What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Jrolfe]

Thanks man. Yes this is Aeros cafe racer with a “board racer” collar. It also has added sleeve length & body length from standard sizing. To be perfectly tailored to me I would widen the shoulders slightly and brought the waist in a bit for a true tight racer look, but I still love this jacket! The feel of the cxl hh is very different from any others I’ve ever felt. Much softer and pliable.

great fit. THat's the "regular" cafe racer, not board racer right? I got the Sheene which is based on the Cafe because my body type is more V. Hoping mine breaks in and fits as good as yours.

 

[draš katalenić]

Today Cockpit A-2 Tokyo raiders.

 

[MrProper]

 

[Bennarion]

MrProper,cool, stylish, it couldn't be better

 

[MrProper]

MrProper,cool, stylish, it couldn't be better

Many thanks you for the compliment

 

[ABCD]

I just completed my review on my new Field Leathers jacket

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/full-custom-field-leathers-idaho-review.101857/

I hope you guys enjoy reading.

 

[dannyk]

Just a few pages ago I mentioned committing myself to wear just one jacket to break it in fully. I lied haha...kind of. The Schott 618HH that I turned into my rock n roll jacket is great, but having so many buttons/badges on it I don’t want to wear it in the rain if I can help it. I don’t want to have to take the time to wipe them all down to prevent rust. Getting caught in the rain is one thing; purposely wearing it when it’s already pouring at 7am and supposed to rain on and off all day is another. So today it’s my 90s or early 2000s Vanson in classic old school Comp. Weight. Love this jacket and it’s build is perfect for the weight. It’s heavy and thick but the weight doesn’t rest on my neck. I’m also including a pic of my dog representing exactly how all of Buffalo feels right now. Fall is here: it’s still pitch black at 7am, it’s cold and it’s rainy. We just want to stay under the covers and dream the day away.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Swedish goathide.

 

[Will Zach]

Many thanks! I would have never previously thought about the wax/oil transfer but there was one RRL jacket I saw in person a few years back that was extremely oily. Any idea on Pit to pit / shoulder for the size Med or Large?

No visible wax transfer to a Manila envelope in the sleeve. I even heated up the sleeve with a blow dryer to simulate body heat, the scientist that I am, lol.

 

[Ayeteael]

50 degrees this am. Let the breakin begin.

 

[Hh121]

 

[handymike]

Mezmerizing

 

[Will Zach]

Just a few pages ago I mentioned committing myself to wear just one jacket to break it in fully. I lied haha...kind of. The Schott 618HH that I turned into my rock n roll jacket is great, but having so many buttons/badges on it I don’t want to wear it in the rain if I can help it. I don’t want to have to take the time to wipe them all down to prevent rust. Getting caught in the rain is one thing; purposely wearing it when it’s already pouring at 7am and supposed to rain on and off all day is another. So today it’s my 90s or early 2000s Vanson in classic old school Comp. Weight. Love this jacket and it’s build is perfect for the weight. It’s heavy and thick but the weight doesn’t rest on my neck. I’m also including a pic of my dog representing exactly how all of Buffalo feels right now. Fall is here: it’s still pitch black at 7am, it’s cold and it’s rainy. We just want to stay under the covers and dream the day away.

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That dog is the cutest thing.

 

[dannyk]

That dog is the cutest thing.

Not to side track or derail this thread. I’m only going to post this one photo then move on. I just can’t help it since you made this comment. This was taken only like 3-4 days ago. The photo woke her up, so I only got the one. I wish I had been smart enough to get video. Gretchen snores like a full grown dad who fell asleep on the couch watching football. She also sometimes lays in odd positions and we get faces like this.

 

[Jin431]

The Dodger certainly did. I had a Liberty A2 which did the same. Here is an album of that jacket. There are pictures of it new and when sold. There are a couple of original Monarch jackets in the album.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XbadbAfq8CiWRowy8

I do not know if the Current Liberty horsehide jackets wear like those did and do. Both of those jackets are 6-7 years old.

Got it, that is quite an album. Thanks for sharing that. I might want to get something in this hide now

 

[Will Zach]

^^
I think there was a thread on jackets AND dogs; if you find it you can make Gretchen a star if you somehow weave a jacket into it...

 

[dannyk]

^^
I think there was a thread on jackets AND dogs; if you find it you can make Gretchen a star if you somehow weave a jacket into it...

Oh I was on that thread from the get go. Have some good ones I posted there. Ill have to revive that one at some point. But no more here...not going to be the guy who derails the entire thread! ha. In regards to my original post that Vanson is a top 5 ever for me. I honestly dont know how that hide is so thick, and dense. When you squeeze and flex it around its not spongey or aerated. Yet its super light and easy to wear. Got that in a trade for a more expensive and prettier jacket that I owned, but this thing is a tank that can float, I swear.

 

[North_Star]

I wasn't sure where to post this, and I didn't want to open a thread in the wrong part of the forum just for a question/help/pointers. Apologies if this is in the wrong place.

Hi all!
I've been lurking these forums for quite awhile now and I've finally decided to sign up!

I have been saving for an Aero Highwayman jacket for roughly over a year now, and I have finally got the funds together to go ahead and order one. Holly was kind enough to send me some samples and the Tumbled Brown Horsehide is the one I have decided to go for. However the last few days I have been looking at the Brown FQHH sample more and more. So perhaps some more time should be spent considering my options.

I own a couple of leather jackets, however, they are off the peg ones from Levi's and Wrangler. I have never purchased a jacket like this before, so I am a little nervous about making a mistake with what I ask for. I am just looking for some insight from people who wear these jackets.

My main issue is regarding the linings. Initially I had decided that I would go for the Cotton Sateen Black Lining (there was no option for Brown on the site) for the body and sleeves. Basically, I am looking for the lining that is the least likely to make me sweaty, haha. Both my Wrangler and Levi's jackets have Sateen linings and I have never had any issue with them, well not so far anyway!

However browsing these forums I did happen to notice a discussion regarding the Heavy Duty Cotton Drill linings. For someone like myself who is uncomfortable with heavy woollen linings what would you recommend? Would Cotton Sateen be the one to go for, for the body and sleeves? Would it be durable? Or should I choose The Cotton Drill for the body and Cotton Sateen for the Sleeves? Or the body and sleeves to be Cotton Drill?
What are some of your experiences with the aforementioned linings?

I would like this jacket to be suitable for Summer and Winter wear, I tend to layer up in the winter anyway, but not by a whole lot. Mostly just a heavier shirt. My general attire for most of the year consists of a T-shirt and a Levi's/Wrangler long sleeved shirt over it. Would Cotton Drill in the sleeves be uncomfortable if I am wearing a long sleeved denim shirt or even a slightly heavier cotton shirt?

I think I've covered the main issue with what is preventing me from placing the order, at the moment.
For the zippers I'm going with Antique Brass.
Storm Cuffs I am going for the option without them.

I like the standard button cuffs that come with the highwayman, but am open to suggestions there. Am I correct in thinking that the standard button cuffs are generally correct to the time period that jacket first appeared? If that is the case I would rather keep the standard button cuffs.

Other than the lining issue it's just now down to measuring myself for the jacket, which I haven't done yet. Holly gave me pointers on how to and what to measure, anyway. So, I think I am safe with that.

Apologies for the length of this post and the stupid questions!

I appreciate any pointers and recommendations you guys have.

Cheers!

Someone somewhere asked pretty much the same question about the linings, and if I remember correctly Holly from Aero answered and said that the cotton sateen should be as durable as the cotton drill lining.

I would choose the cotton sateen if I were you.

 

[dannyk]

Swedish goathide. View attachment 266705

Wheres the hat from and how much? Looks right up my alley.

 

[AeroFan_07]