Help selecting next leather jacket

[minisoda]

It's been just under a year since I picked up an Alexander Roadster in seal jerky HH. Absolutely love the color, smell, style and everything about this jacket. My only complaint is that I wish it was a bit longer.

For my next jacket, I want something with a more relaxed fit and casual style. The long half belt style is close, but just a little too fitted and formal. I can't wear much more than a light long sleeve shirt without feeling too tight. A thick sweater, for instance, wouldn't work well. The Indy style jackets might work, but I haven't found one that I love.

Would love something that gets well weathered over time and would be comfortable trudging through the woods, splitting wood, or running to the store.

Let's hear your suggestions!

 

[ProteinNerd]

My vote is for an Aero teamster!

 

[Fanch]

+1 Aero Teamster

 

[LouisBailie]

I got this one in steerhide and it is a great all around coat/jacket.

 

[tropicalbob]

A LHB shouldn't be restrictive if the sizing's right. It's a 50's style and isn't tight at all. I think I know what you mean by "formal," but the word "neat" might also be used for it, particularly when zipped up.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I agree with Bob. If you get the right size you'll be fine. You may wish to consider a lighter leather - I am not crazy about the FQHH many here like, it can feel tight because of the weight and stiffness. A mid weight horse might be better. You mention a LHB looking formal. I don't see that. It's one of the classic casual jackets. I like them but for me I would get rid of the pockets with the flaps. To me they spoil the look, I prefer a cleaner style and back in the day you could get them with just the slant pockets. Clooney wears a fantastic period one in Leathernecks. I don't carry anything much with me generally so pockets are not my thing at the best of times.

Al do some great longer styles you could customise.

 

[Peacoat]

Aero's current offering in the FQHH isn't heavy; it is only a 3 oz. leather. My size 44 Sheene comes in at 4.5 lbs, which I consider a mid-weight HH jacket. Are they stiff? Yes, initially, but break in is relatively easy. I don't think you would find the current Aero FQHH to be a heavy jacket, especially as you have past experience with HH.

 

[Seb Lucas]

In my experience anything over 2.5oz is heavy and uncomfortable - the FQHH especially. But I also have a nice soft 3oz cowhide by Johnson Leathers which I never wear because the weight is annoying. But this stuff is personal - I know of others who enjoy wearing 4oz leather. I wouldn't even consider it.

Isn't Al's jerky HH a lighter hide at 2.25oz?