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  1. Michael312

    First Custom Aero Arrived - 30s Half Belt - Fit Pics and First Impressions

    Last Friday, a big box from Thurston Bros. arrived at my apartment. I felt a rush of excitement, combined with a bit of anxiety: Would the fit be right? This is my first custom Aero, and my first fine leather jacket of any kind. I got a 30s Half Belt with the August collar in brown CXL FQHH...
  2. Michael312

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I know exactly what you mean. I did get a '30s Half Belt in the right size as my fit jacket, but we're shortening the length of the jacket and the sleeves, and tapering the waist by an extra inch. Even the feel of the leather will be different: My fit jacket was Vicenza and I'm getting CXL FQHH...
  3. Michael312

    Do You Still Use "Golden Age" Products?

    I've got a couple of vintage Gillette razors, and also use a shaving brush and shaving soap to make my lather. My shaves are great and my face is much happier than when I used a 5-blade cartridge razor and goo in a can.
  4. Michael312

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    This week I placed my order for my very first fine leather jacket: an Aero 1930's Half Belt with the August collar in brown CXL FQHH. The lining is Beaters Grey Shetland Tweed from Lochcarron of Scotland. I got some great advice here, and then I worked with Carrie at Thurston Bros. to figure...
  5. Michael312

    Newbie Questions As I Plan For My First Custom Aero

    I got my fit jacket and samples in the mail last week, and today I talked to Carrie at Thurston Bros. She was extremely helpful. I'm almost ready to place my order, with just one or two final decisions to make. Here's the current specs for my jacket: Aero 1930's Half Belt in brown CXL FQHH in...
  7. Michael312

    Newbie Questions As I Plan For My First Custom Aero

    Update on my progress: I have been in contact with Carrie, and I've just pulled the trigger and paid my money. Carrie recommends I try a '30s Half Belt size 40 for my fit jacket. I still suspect I'll end up with a size 38, but we'll see. She said the Premier 30s Half Belt is the same fit as...
  8. Michael312

    Newbie Questions As I Plan For My First Custom Aero

    Thanks for the quick responses and all the good advice so far! Here's my thinking on some of the suggestions: Excellent point about cotton vs. wool. I'll have a look at some of the wool lining options. That is probably the better choice. I was thinking that a pocket on the liner would...
  9. Michael312

    Newbie Questions As I Plan For My First Custom Aero

    Hello all, This is my first post here, although I've been doing my research to learn the basics about Aero jacket styles and leathers. I've never had a nice leather jacket before - just mall store jackets from Wilson and the like. I'm over 50 now, and the time has come. My stats: 5' 7", 155...

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