Bill Kelso Aeronaut A1- Which Lining Should I Choose?

[Carlos840]

The BK jacket i ordered and sent back had the copper lining, the top of the pile one, and it looked amazing, i would really recommend it!

 

[handymike]

Hey Bret, why not skip the decisions and buy my Menlo Cossack.... ;-)

 

[zhz]

yes, I mean not lined with fabric. And I can tell you it is not stiff/rigid. At least not on my Westfall

 

[bretron]

yes, I mean not lined with fabric. And I can tell you it is not stiff/rigid. At least not on my Westfall

Cool, thx for clarification and also info based on your experience. I'm gonna go that route then (w/all olive lined). If nothing else, it will make the sleeve ends harder wearing, know what I mean?

Hey Bret, why not skip the decisions and buy my Menlo Cossack.... ;-)

Lol! Giving up on that thing?

In truth, I was very very close to picking up a used Heron, but decided id rather go through these struggles on a MTO one all my very own

 

[handymike]

I get it!
Yeah, It's too big for me, and I'm thinking about going with a NS3.

 

[bretron]

Now yer talkin!

 

[thor]

If you're still polling folks for opinions, I think I agree with Carlos840 that the copper red would look pretty awesome! That khaki tan (4th one from the top) would also be quite striking with seal brown leather. Good luck.

 

[Grayland]

I like the plaid (4th down on the right). Hell, the best part of a custom leather jacket is being able to choose a special lining. Obviously, I'm in the minority.

 

[nick123]

Fifth one down on the left. The blue one.

Oops didn't see you had a second gallery. In that case I don't know.

 

[bretron]

An example of a Himel with a plaid blanket lining....

Sometimes a color and/or pattern that doesn't pencil out at all on paper ends up look totally badass when put into production!

More plaid goodness

 

[Dr.Seuss]

I tend to choose with a penchant for avoiding "haute couture." Thus; the olive.

 

[schitzo]

THIS is your narrowing down?! Lol

Anyway, seems like you've cracked it now. Just to totally highlight what a big girl's blouse you are, I have a Russet Westfall on order that's due soon and I haven't even bothered about the lining, I just told them to do whatever they think looks good

 

[Superfluous]

Bretron,

Congrats in advance on the BK Aeronaut -- I really dig that jacket!

With brown leather, I like tan/beige/brown cotton plaids (wool is too warm for my climate). With black leather, I prefer a solid charcoal or black. I do not like blue, red or green plaids -- too much contrast.

 

[bretron]

Killin me, Schitz! Lol!

I gotta be picky over somethin, right?!

Seriously tho I spent about 3wks getting the final spec for the collar tab/top button. I need a new hobby obviously (I say that but I love this $#i!T)

 

[bretron]

Bretron,

Congrats in advance on the BK Aeronaut -- I really dig that jacket!

With brown leather, I like tan/beige/brown cotton plaids (wool is too warm for my climate). With black leather, I prefer a solid charcoal or black. I do not like blue, red or green plaids -- too much contrast.

Props bro! I appreciate both your kind words and input. I've been obsessed with these jackets for a long time now, and am thrilled to be taking the leap. Something about this jacket just has me totally enamored.

 

[Mark]

I nearly went for the Aeronaught but bottled out not sure I have the confidence to wear that collar but it does look cool. I'm now going for the Waldo Pepper.
I'd go for a plain lining, easier on the eye.
Good luck and enjoy the journey.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I don't pay much attention to lining either other than: is it durable? I never see reason to go past a dark cotton drill. Tartan lining seams foppish to me but if it's your thing, great.

 

[tropicalbob]

It's a cool idea. I've got a soft spot for tartans, so I'd go with the tan and red. Third row down on the right. Hey, dead men don't wear plaid.

 

[bretron]

Turns out what I thought was an olive green is actually mustard yellow

Like this

And this

 

[zhz]

I think this is due to the light? Have you confirmed this with Andy?