I went through Thurston for my Board Racer but without the fit jacket process. I already had a stock Aero jacket purchased via Thurston and Carrie helped me use that jacket as the 'Fit Jacket', although the patterns were quite different (BR vs CR)
Now that I have the experience and...
Completely agree. I have handled quite a lot of jackets but the Schott x Context 113 is easily the best I have. Aero doesn't come close in terms of comfort. If my preferred leather was available(CXL horsehide), I will always buy Schott, probably over any other maker
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I have had the neck hanging issue with most of the Aero's I've handled. Not with my Board Racer though, probably my shoulder/neck setup is not made for Aero
Or probably Aero's slimmed down 1930s patterns(I have never handled a 1950s Aero - Highwayman, Bootlegger, 1950s half...
If you are medium, and okay with the color, highly recommend this Schott in Horween CXL horsehide. Patterns are arguably better than Aero, and this one is a limited edition...
Just received this beautiful jacket but the sleeves are unfortunately a bit too long for me. This would not be for sale otherwise
Made by SB in their signature Horween Veg Tanned Lux Horsehide
Condition is excellent bordering on new, I don’t see any signs of usage
Tartan Wool Lining, One...
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Waist buckles are also brass
I think Zippers (main and sleeves) are both antique brass(not sure between brass & antique brass, have only handled jackets with nickel zippers till now)
But I am positive on above to the best of my understanding
Well, I would say the fit is in between Aero’s typical 40-42 size for cafe racers
This is a STF version of bootlegger, which originally is a 1950’s relaxed style. So it fits more like a size 38 normal bootlegger which in turn fits between a cafe racer size of 40 & 42(in terms of chest and...
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