Harris HTM
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yes... damn, it's been only two weeks since I put an order in Aero (happy days) and I have already come up with my next jacket.
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Arrived - Aero LHB - Cordovan CXL Steerhide!
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Mickiemac
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Aero makes a 'Longshoreman' with a shearling lining that used to include a quilted portion along the bottom. See attached image. I'm sure you could option up a LHB with a shearling lining and quilted (or other choice) for the sleeves. Not sure how much thicker the jacket would be size wise but it would certainly be well insulated. I recall seeing an Aero Barnstormer w/shawl collar (I think that's what it was - long coat, button front, belt) on ebay with the shearling lining and Cordovan Leather. It was a beautiful coat and I'm sure a LHB with similar features would be stunning.
The above image is one of many I posted in a thread about a vintage Aero catalog from about 2000 - this is provided for reference.
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Simon C of this parish has a Hercules lined with shearling, which looks amazing.
Edward
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Aero will do almost any jacket shearling lined, for a £100 upcharge. They use a shell pattern one up from the desired size to sllow for the thickness. Nice for a civilian alternative to a b3/ Irvin, et cetera.
Harris HTM
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This is actually one of my doubts; if I have to size up in order to accommodate for the shearling lining maybe then it will look big on me, especially on the shoulders.
Harris HTM
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Hmm, the Thunderbay is a bit too short, I am looking for a longer jacket.
Harris HTM
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yeah, when i get my bank account again in order I will contact Denny to see our options!
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Does this jacket weigh 4 kilos...
Mickiemac
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Does this jacket weigh 4 kilos...
I guess you're asking the weight of the LHB I received - if so then the total weight of the pkg was 4.5Kg. It's pretty substantial and I would say it weighs about 4Kg +/-. It ain't no lightweight!
If not, then nevermind.
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Back to the quilted linings. I have several jackets so lined. I have found them to be as warm or warmer than the wool or Alpaca used by Aero. I don't, however, have an Aero quilted lined jacket, so the comparison may not be valid. But knowing what I know about Aero's quality, I would imagine it uses a warm quilted liner.
My wife has said no more leather jackets (or peacoats) or that would be my next Aero with the quilted liner. I have the wool, the Alpaca and the shearling, so I really do need a quilted liner. Unfortunately, I agree with my wife: there is no more room in my closets for more jackets. I am jacket rich and space poor.
My wife has said no more leather jackets (or peacoats) or that would be my next Aero with the quilted liner. I have the wool, the Alpaca and the shearling, so I really do need a quilted liner. Unfortunately, I agree with my wife: there is no more room in my closets for more jackets. I am jacket rich and space poor.
I have a full understanding of your situation!
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Shouldn't be a major problem; you'd need to talk to them.
Iirc, Simon's jacket was a bit on the big side for him, and the thick shearling improved the fit?
Sloan's right about the TB: it's already sized to take account of that lining.
