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  1. Philalethes

    St. Patty's Day Special! $400 Aero New

    $400 Shipped to US. PayPal or Venmo preferred. Amazing jacket. I wish it fit, but it is just a little too tight on me. Size listed is a 38. It is sized trim, so it should also fit a 36. Please see Aero's measurement tag in the pictures to determine fit. Any questions, please ask. It may take...
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    Aero Halfbelt Leather and Wool Size 38

    https://imgur.com/a/uXipPeK $500 shipped to US. PayPal or Venmo preferred. New with tags. Purchased earlier this year, but it is just too small in the shoulders and arms for me. I waited too long before deciding to return it, and here we are. Absolutely gorgeous jacket, with some really nice...
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    Police/Security Leather Jackets?

    Hey Guys, Long time, no post. I have recently taken over a K9 training facility, and before I know it we are finding ourselves in prisons, etc. running security details and drug sweeps. I am looking for a sleek, professional, customizable leather jacket that is under $500 for our team. Any ideas?
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    Russian Leather KGB Coat

    Hello All, I have been very busy the last few years (and have a daughter on the way!), but I wanted to share my recent acquisition from eBay. The seller purported that this was a private issue KGB/Air Force officer coat manufactured in the 50s. According to him, they were standard issue in...
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    Shearling Length Preferences?

    Hi All, Long time, no thread. How long do you all like your shearling? (For whatever temperatures and adventures you find yourself in.) I ask because, in my search for something warmer than my heavy wool overcoats, I just purchased a double-breasted shearling coat off of Ebay. Nice...
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    Best Place for an Aran Sweater?

    Forgive me if there is already a post on this. Where is the best place to purchase a hand-knit Aran sweater? Thanks, Philalethes Note: When I viewed this post once, there was a link to ebay that I had not put in here. I am guessing some sort of spyware.
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    70s Alpha N-2B for Sale on Ebay

    Nice 70s Alpha N-2B for sale on Ebay, size small. Wool interlining, cotton shell, synthetic hood trim. Cuffs are a little chewed up but otherwise seems to be in good shape.
  9. Philalethes

    Grandpa's Military Parka - What is It?

    I found this parka in my parent's basement: It has the following characteristics: OD cotton shell Removable shearling (?) lining 2 slash and 2 button-down flap pockets Three "loops" to hold a thin belt around the waist area Zipper and button closure It is also very...
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    Buzz Rickson's Sales at History Preservation Associates

    Hi All, I thought some might appreciate the tip that there are sales on some Buzz Rickson's coats at History Preservation Associates. (Scroll through for the sales.) The prices are brought down to Aero, Eastman, and Lost Worlds levels, instead of being out of this world. Coats on sale...
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    U.S. Authentic A-10 Gloves

    Does anybody own U.S. Authentic's A-10 gloves? They are currently on sale for $50, which seems like a deal, if they are of decent quality. To compare, most "mall" wool/cashmere-lined leather gloves are at least that much, if not more. And Buzz Rickson's A-10 gloves, though they look...
  13. Philalethes

    Blutwurst! (How to Serve)

    I have decided that blutwurst requires its own thread. For those who don't know, blutwurst, literally "blood sausage", is the German version of black pudding. It is somewhat of a purplish color and is rather intense in taste. I enjoy variety meats but have always found blutwurst even a...
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    Help Me Decide - Aero Rollneck or Aran Sweater?

    Hi All, I have thought about asking my wife for a nice Aran sweater for Christmas. However, my Barnstormer is ready to ship ( :) ! ), and I am considering purchasing a rollneck sweater instead and having my wife put it aside for the Holiday. What attracts me to the Aero sweater is that...
  15. Philalethes

    Aero Gussets?

    I am considering yet another last minute alteration to my Barnstormer order. Before I call Will (when he returns from vacation), I hoping to have some feedback on my idea. I strongly dislike when jackets rise up on me when lifting my arms (the goofy shoulder-pad look). After starting a...
  16. Philalethes

    Long Halfbelt - How Long?

    Out of sheer curiosity: how long should a long halfbelt be? Is it roughly suit jacket length? From the pictures I have seen, it does not appear to be 3/4 length (like a peacoat).
  17. Philalethes

    Cirrus Discount Before 1 June

    This is posted in the merchant's section, but I thought I would repost it here, in case anyone is interested: apparently FL members get a 15% discount on their Cirrus purchases placed before Wednesday. Sorry this reposting is last minute for those interested.
  19. Philalethes

    How to Get Wrinkles out of a Tie?

    A few weeks ago I was caught in a downpour with nothing but a pizza box to shield me from the rain. Fortunately, the pizza stayed dry, but everything else was soaked, including my silk tie, which is now crinkled. What is the best way to iron/steam a silk tie? Thanks, Philalethes
  20. Philalethes

    Help! Hole in G-1 Mouton Collar!

    After lovingly applying some lotion to my 60 year old G-1, like a fool of fools, I accidentally picked up the collar by the mouton and subsequently tore a little piece of the collar right off: You cannot really see the hole looking from the rear when the collar is up or down, unless you...
  21. Philalethes

    Vote for a Tweed!

    Your chance to vote! Please help me choose a tweed liner for my Aero Barnstormer. I am looking for something about mid-weight in tweeds: something I can comfortably wear from roughly 28-45 F (-2-7 C) (with layering, of course). I have narrowed my choices down to the following three...
  22. Philalethes

    WWII Peacoat Acquisition

    I was never a peacoat guy. I never understood the baggy black coats my friends would wear. And why did they have anchor buttons? They just didn't seem right to me. Then a few months ago I tried on my father-in-law's peacoat - probably from the 60s or so. It was warm and comfortable. I...
  23. Philalethes

    Shoulders Preferences for a Leather Jacket

    How do Loungers find their preferred shoulder fit for a leather jacket? My shoulders measure ~18" at the top. Would a jacket that has 18" shoulders be restrictive or just right? The smallest shoulder measurements I have on a jacket are 19", which is comfortable, if a little over my...

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