Finalizing my Aero Sheene

[Sloan1874]

"Balance" is an excellent word to describe it. The less fiddling the better.

 

[kronos77]

Are the arms on the Sheene cut like a motorcycle jacket, that is a bit foreward, or do they hang normally?

 

[mendelboaz]

Are the arms on the Sheene cut like a motorcycle jacket, that is a bit foreward, or do they hang normally?

That depends on the kind of back the jacket has. I believe the Sheene comes with shoulder gussets as standard (?) but you can have it anyway you'd like. A bi-swing back provides the MC jacket range of movement, and a normal back doesn't allow for this range of movement which feels too restrictive IMO.. Shoulder gussets are a nice middle ground because they allow for more range of movement but still keep the back looking clean. Many people who don't ride don't like a bi-swing back because it makes the back look too 'busy', so to speak, ruining the simple, clean & casual look of the jacket.

 

[Brettafett]

If I were getting a Sheene, I'd get it as it comes and only customize lining, leather and length. The patterns by Aero are very carefully considered for balance and/or period authenticity and I trust the company to make the right aesthetic choices. Unless you have a very good reason to change the pattern I wouldn't.

True, always true. However.... That 'vintage' slyle collar of the 'new' premium 1930s HB would look amazing on a Sheene.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?78421-New-Aero-Premium-Slim-Fit-1930-s-Half-Belt

 

[mowgli222]

I was almost done with finalizing my Aero Sheene and now you suggest this modification. That is actually a very good idea and I think it looks great. Have to think about it.

True, always true. However.... That 'vintage' slyle collar of the 'new' premium 1930s HB would look amazing on a Sheene.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?78421-New-Aero-Premium-Slim-Fit-1930-s-Half-Belt

 

[Brettafett]

I wil be following this closely, keen to see what you arrive at and ultimately get. I may have missed this, but how tall are you and whats your weight?
Regs your fit pic, I think it looks good, your slight mods should make it perfect.
I may be wrong, but I believe you have to have the yoke and/ OR a kidney belt, they can't make a one piece back... (leather panels not big enough). I'd have one or the other. I like the idea of two panel arms. I also like the idea of gussets, if only cause I remember how much more comfy G-1s are to move around in than A-2s... That said, the jackets alluded to above are gorgeous looking in their simplicity.

 

[mowgli222]

I am 5' 9" and around 155 lbs

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[mowgli222]

Just finished placing my order with Thurston. After talking to Thurston decided to go with the August collar as it is a little bit smaller than the Highwayman collar.

Here are the final specs..

Style: Aero Sheene (Fontana Racer with August Collar) with left horizontal chest pocket,
Size: 38 with .5"added to each side panel so that the jacket is tapered to 1"larger in circumference at the bottom hem
Sleeves: 0.5" less than standard
Length: 0.25" less than standard
No shoulder gussets
Single pointed “V”-shaped yoke in the back
Two piece arms (Japanese slim-fit arms)
Leather: Heavy FQHH
Color: Brown
Zipper: Antique Brass with Diamond-Shaped Talon Pull on Chest Pocket and Bell-Shaped Pulls with Horsehide Toggles on Handwarmer Pockets
Lining: Olive cotton drill with Olive cotton drill in sleeves

And now I wait.....