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    Aero Shackleton Explored

    Some feedback on my size 40 Shackleton (made on 20 Nov 2013 by Toni.H., going by the label) after it has seen 4 years of intermittent use. I wear it about 40 days a year, mainly during fall/winter. Sizing wise it was spot on: I'm 5ft11 (182 cm), weight fluctuates between 68-72 kilo (150-158...
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    Advice needed on new Aero Cafe Racer jacket

    I'm very late to the party but I'm 100% with Ton wrt the statement about the Café Racer model and FQHH. Don't know what you guys ride but I wouldn't want to jump on my motorcycle wearing a brand new FQHH jacket, regardless of the model. Not unless I could barrel down one of those long...
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    Fit jacket pics

    The fit preference, assuming jackets are in proportion and not with the back of the café racer as pictured earlier in the thread (and which is an obvious error in manufacture imho) is of course individual. I also like a snug fitting jacket, not something that hangs like a tent. For motorcycle...
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    Highwayman Finally Starting to Look Good

    Apologies, just noticed your question now. No storm cuffs, just standard side zippered motorcycle closures on the arm. I agree that the arm length should have been a bit longer but otoh I'm not going to wear the jacket for riding my bikes anyway (just not safe enough), only as a town jacket...
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    which one is better,aero or alexander

    No experience with AL but very happy with Aero, IF you get the fit right and that's a major challenge. You can't compare the sizes they state as it all depends on the model. My Aero café racer is a labeled as a size 38 and is true to size, otoh I own a half belt deluxe that's at least a full...
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    Highwayman Finally Starting to Look Good

    Great to se some fellow bikers here and now I'm back in India I'll post a couple of pics of yours truly (looking much the worse for wear after doing Delhi->Bejing-->Sydney-->Delhi-->Brussels in 9 hellish days and nights) in the new limited edition red café racer from Aero that I just picked up...
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    What style is this leather Jacket Similar too?

    I don't know what a casual business meeting looks like because I've never participated in one (always suit and tie here) but if it means wearing a suit jacket that will severely restrict your options as those don't pair well at all with slim fitting / short leather jackets. If it has to be worn...
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    What style is this leather Jacket Similar too?

    And I spend 3/4th of my time in Delhi, the rest in Europe, have also been at 2 posts not so very long ago, guess I'm not legit either. To the OP: no real idea but you could indeed check out Aero. If you're slim and like a sleek look, consider the café racer style jackets or the '30s style...
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    Am I the only one?

    I'm flying from Delhi (still 34 centigrade and humid) to Brussels (12 centigrade and overcast) tomorrow. Looking forward to it! Will be great to wear some of my jackets again, even if only for one week. nd I'll pick up some Aero goodies that have been delivered. Hoping for a good fit.
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    Continuous declining quality of outwear

    In my opinion the quality of mass produced consumer goods -not just clothing- has been steadily deteriorating simply because the average Joe and Jane while bemoaning the 'cheap chinese crap' and the loss of their jobs in western manufacture demand a high turnover (new clothes every season)...
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    re: altering a Aero Highwayman

    Looks a lot better than the first one, I agree that fit is to some extent a matter of preference but don't think many would disagree that this is an objective improvement. The model looks too boxy to my taste but that's really a personal thing. Now break that mother in ;-)
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    ID and Date on a denim chore / work jacket

    OK, makes sense and I gladly stand corrected. Surprises me a bit about Pike brothers though, normally their research is impeccable.
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    ID and Date on a denim chore / work jacket

    Isn't the left pocket a 'cigarette pocket'? Was -at least in Europe- widely used on that type f garment in the '30's. Allowed on to put a pack of cigarettes in and extract one without having to remove the pack from the shirt or fish around too much. Pike Brothers also have them on one of...
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    Aero 30's HB armhole

    +1 Having gone through the same issues as you have I can only confirm the above. The sizing and fit are a huge weak issue with Aero and many have learned expensive lessons here. The absolutely only way is to ask them to give you the actual measurements of the jacket you're interested in...
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    The dreaded inside pocket question

    I have a Maxwell on order, no pockets at all, except the hand warmers, even dispensed with the chest pocket. My solution is simply to wear one of those cross-body men's purses. I know, not very 'manly' perhaps but I don't care as it's super practical with a dedicated pocket for my phone (S3...
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    New Johnson Leathers M-200-J in Horween Chromexcel

    That looks like a great jacket and the pricing is very, very sharp considering the leather used, you got a great deal there. Visually it looks identical to the leather of my Aero HBD although that's horse and a tad less heavy. Enjoy it and drop the gym membership; the jacket will make for a...
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    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    Very nice, especially your new veg tanned leather! Which would be the jacket model that, assuming a standard (so trim for an A2 I guess but keep in mind I know nothing about these jackets) fit around the shoulders is the most close-fitting around the stomach/belly? The Werber? Any plans on...
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    horsehide jacket - how long to break-in?

    Hanoi in winter is nice....but don't tell me you wore it over there during summer :-) I leave it at my place in Europe, though I think for coming winter one of the FQHH jackets might make the trip to Delhi. Who's the maker of your A2, not many do them in HH I believe?
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    Best brands to search for on eBay?

    You can score good deals on ebay but be careful because there's a lot of crap out there too and some vendors are deliberately vague about the brand that's being sold or sometimes indeed about the hide. I've seen several 'horsehide' Aero's that were advertised as such and are indeed made by Aero...
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    horsehide jacket - how long to break-in?

    I own an Aero halfbelt deluxe in FQHH. Let me tell you, it takes dedication and time. Out of the box you can literally stand it on end. I wore it VERY intensively for 3 weeks and then it started yielding somewhat, not currently wearing it but my estimate: before it gets a bit comfy to wear...

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