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    The New Aero Blizzard

    Has anyone ordered this yet or even better, has anyone received one yet? I like the idea of a single breasted Barnstormer as double breasted is just a bit too much and a pain to wear since you need to leave it buttoned up. This one looks almost as good and is more practical. What is really...
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    A New Schott Model: The 603USA Cafecto

    I did a search and got no results for this forum so it seems to be a very new item. A cross between the Perfecto and the Cafe Racer in a slim "Japanese" fit. I like it. It seems the slimmest Schott I have ever seen. Anyone tried one on...
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    New Aero 30's Half Belt HAs Arrived

    My first brand new Aero is a 1930's Half Belt. My previous Aero jackets were second hand and heavily worn in so this is an experience. It took a while, an eternity, so it seemed, but it finally made it to my door last Monday. Some may find it boring--it is black, all black. Black FQHH, black...
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    New Aero in Midnight Blue

    Just arrived this morning. A new Aero BArnstormer in midnight blue. Fits a bit tight I have to say. High armholes, very high. Neck is choking me a bit. Chest is snug but I am sure it will loosen up some. Some may think it is too short but I am happy with the length, which is all that...
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    How Many Hides to Make a Jacket?

    I have heard it takes 30-50 hides to make a leather jacket. Is this so? If it is, what the heck are they doing with all those hides? There is a front panel, back panel, sleeves and details. Where does all the leather go? Is the 30-50 number wrong?
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    New Aero Half Belt Fit Jacket

    After my last fit jacket failure, I spent a month or so sulking-I really wanted that Sheene.. Finally, I picked myself up off the floor and got a fit jacket for a 1930's half belt. The jacket shown is a sunburst, which has the same 1930's cut. I am not sure about the length of the...
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    Half Belt Modification: No Flare to Skirt

    "No Flare to Skirt" is what I am told I should ask for from Aero if I want a half belt that tapers all the way down past the belt to the hips. I have seen at least one example here on TFL of such a half belt. Has anyone had this done and how do you like wearing it after some time? Does...
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    About Leather Weight

    Is leather weight estimated only by thickness or is it actually weighed? I am wondering because it seems that certain leathers are listed as being heavier or equal to others in weight but are certainly lighter. Could it be that leather is weighed before the oils and waxes are put into it? In...
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    Compare These Jackets Please

    Ok, without any comment, here are two different jackets, back view obviously. Tell me what you think of each. Sorry, I am no photographer.
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    Tell Me About Leather Tailors

    I am told that taking a jacket to a leather tailor is probably not worth it. It is supposed to be very expensive and also difficult to find a good one. I would need the hem shortened by 1 or 2 inches, assuming the pockets don't get in the way making it impossible. I am told that starting...
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    Aero Oil Pull Qualities

    There was some talk about the Aero oil pull ghorsehide a while back, but I think the conclusion was that there is a new batch with different qualities now. How does the current oil pull rank in terms of insulation and waterproofing? I had a sample many years ago and it was beautiful, close to...
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    New schott c729 Officer's Overcoat

    I just noticed this. Single breasted, wool, but somehow lacking something to my eye anyway. The epaulettes I can go either way with but the collar doesn't excite me. The fit looks a bit bland. Any opinions on how it looks and if a good tailor could or should do anything to it...
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    Taper on Half Belts vs Cafe Racer

    Is it always the case that half belt jackets have less taper than the cafe racer? I am talking Aero specifically. Pictures seem to show this to be the case, but I never had a half belt myself. How much difference is there and can the side adjusters on the half belt be tightened to the point...
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    Short Guys and Jacket Length

    For you guys on the shorter side, could you tell me how long your jackets are. I am interested in the shorter style jackets like the cafe racers, highwayman, cossack, etc--measuring from collar seam to bottom in the back. Letting me know about how tall you are as well would be a great help...
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    Single Breasted Leather Topcoat

    I have given up the idea of wearing a double breasted leather top coat but thought why not a single breasted. Seems however thay are not easily found. The Aero Noreaster and Veste de Rallye are too short. I am thinking something that goes to about one or two inches above the knee with...
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    Dickies jeans

    Does anyone have the Dickies regular fit straight leg DUCK jeans? There is some contradictory info out there on the leg opening, anywhere from 16 to 18 inches. They look a bit baggy for a regular fit. I am looking for something straight but not too wide. Also, does Dickies do vanity...
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    Black Leather Jacket and Khaki Pants

    A black leather and khaki pants? I don't mind, but I am a bit color blind. So let me ask the board. Is this good, acceptable, or laughable?
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    Double Breasted Leather Jackets

    I'd like some opinions on double breasted leather jackets. What about them? Anything really. How they look. How easy or difficult to wear. Wearing them open. Who looks good in them and who looks bad. Anything else that you might think of. Personally, I am a short guy and have been...
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    Aero Linings

    I am looking for an Aero lining that is warm but not bulky. I have a Schott 141 here with a zip out faux fur lining. It is a bit bulky I feel but keeps me warm. If you are familiar with this jacket and lining, can you suggest something by Aero that will not puff out so much but still be as...
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    Shoe Polish That Won't Darken Leather

    I did a search and found some old threads with related information but I wanted to specifically ask about polish or cream that won't darken brown, tobacco colored leather. Beeswax was suggested to me, but no particular brand. The leather I have has developed a nice two tone effect where...

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