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Aero black jerky horsehide

zebedee

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I've just had a Plainsman delivered in this hide and I am really impressed. It was between this and Vicenza blackened brown; the jerky won out initially as I already have a dark seal Vicenza Mariner. So far, the jerky has been pliable almost immediately and is somewhat lighter than the Vicenza (which is exactly what I wanted. I like the FQHHs and full-weight steer hides, but I wanted something a lot more flexible). The crust / base colour seems reddish, which will make for interesting development further down the line. Jerky seems only a little heavier than goat and has a similar bounce. Pics when it's daylight.

J.
 

Canuck Panda

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That's been my experience with black jerky too. Mine was about the same thickness as Vicenza but drapes a lot better. I am on the fence about getting a 59 Highwayman in black jerky... Until their next sale...
 

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That's been my experience with black jerky too. Mine was about the same thickness as Vicenza but drapes a lot better. I am on the fence about getting a 59 Highwayman in black jerky... Until their next sale...
I prefer the black jerky to the seal jerky. Black seems to have a better hand and drape, even though there's not much in it. I'm slowly whittling down the number of jackets that I own to a manageable, transportable number, but the lighter hides keep me interested. The tan steer hide cafe racer jacket I have is a suit of armour that'll take a while to break in. I think about a cafe racer in battered tan (I gave a battered seal one to a mate who kindly gave my daughter a guitar) or black jerky, but I also need to not spend money, damnit. :)

A pair of black William Lennon chukkas in black CXL might be the last trigger-pull for a bit. I reckon they're fantastic value for money.
 

zebedee

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they are! They are built like tanks.
Does the black jerky show wear easily?
Yes, it shows wear more easily than Vicenza according to members here. After a bit of torrential rain and canvas bags being carried around in it, I'll be able to give you a first-hand account of how it behaves.

William Lennon boots for the win. Once broken in, they're hard to beat.
 

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I bought a black jerky jacket as well last summer. I like it, it doesn’t look to be fast fading though, not at all.

Not that I wore it particularly hard but enough to tell. Also I think it’s about the same thickness as the CXL HH Aero uses, just not as rigid but rather spongy. I think it’s one of those leathers that is going to look interesting in a few years rather than a few months.
 

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I did post it when I got it back in September, it’s a Montgomery (highwayman with square corded pockets). I promise I’ll take some pictures as soon as I get a chance!
 
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I did post it when I got it back in September, it’s a Montgomery (highwayman with square corded pockets). I promise I’ll take some pictures as soon as I get a chance!
I remember yours! I was talking to @zebedee as I don't think he's posted his up yet. I love jerky HH. It's a deceptively bullet proof hide. Don't have to fight it like CXL either.
 

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I prefer the black jerky to the seal jerky. Black seems to have a better hand and drape, even though there's not much in it. I'm slowly whittling down the number of jackets that I own to a manageable, transportable number, but the lighter hides keep me interested. The tan steer hide cafe racer jacket I have is a suit of armour that'll take a while to break in. I think about a cafe racer in battered tan (I gave a battered seal one to a mate who kindly gave my daughter a guitar) or black jerky, but I also need to not spend money, damnit. :)

A pair of black William Lennon chukkas in black CXL might be the last trigger-pull for a bit. I reckon they're fantastic value for money.
Agree they are really bang for the buck William Lennon boots. Don't know how they are doing it. Very small workshop and very focused.
I missed out on the shearling lined patrol boots Aero used to offer. Wish they restock that one more time in the future.
 

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It's still shiny at the moment. No photos till I've walloped the shine off it (although there is one on the wjaywt thread). :)
I would find photos of the new jacket interesting. Does not have to be a wearing photo. Then the viewer can imagine the whole thing better.
 

zebedee

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Here we are:

The last one shows the base coat - it's a light russet (which we could refer to as almost a salmon colour ). The only alteration was an angled chest pocket and contrast brown stitching.
 

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zebedee

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Reviving this thread :D

How are you finding that Plainsman @zebedee ? Did you go for extra grainy Jerky?
It's still a favourite. I got the normal black jerky - you can tell that in a year or two it'll look properly vintage. The worn down edges go beige/brown, not orange, as the black topcoat gets imprinted into the russet base. If in any doubt, go with blackened brown Vicenza - there's not much in it, tbh.
 

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It's still a favourite. I got the normal black jerky - you can tell that in a year or two it'll look properly vintage. The worn down edges go beige/brown, not orange, as the black topcoat gets imprinted into the russet base. If in any doubt, go with blackened brown Vicenza - there's not much in it, tbh.
Ah I can imagine that will look the business. Does it form nice rolls and creases on the sleeves?

I'm thinking of a wayfarer or plainsman (or maybe Type iii lol) in black jerky, but I do need me some sleeve rolls in a jacket. I miss that from my CXL HB. I don't see any examples or jerky doing that really.

If I'm paying for the mark up I might go straight for badalassi over vic. Sorry to drag you into my obsessing haha.

Glad you're enjoying your plainsman!
 

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