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  1. K

    Measure body size

    As to what Carlos is saying, you have to take into account your torso to leg proportions. Which is short and which is long. I have a short torso and long legs at 5'6". There are a few clothing manufacturers who sell clothes for shorter guys. They assume a long torso to short leg...
  2. K

    Lewis Leathers Steerhide/Horsehide/Sheepskin & 441T/402T/551T

    Couldn't you just remove the patch, if you were so inclined?
  3. K

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Have you ever tried real barefoot shoes? Vivobarefoot makes some nice boots which I wear. I will never go back to wearing regular shoes or boots again. Never.
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    New Aero 30's Half Belt HAs Arrived

    Thanks for nice words. Thnikkaman, I will try to get a back picture up later. We have had the most gloomy weather here and the light is just terrible. When I get back I'll see what I can do. I think the back of my jacket is the same as forum member LaymanX who posted pictures just a short...
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    First Aero Jacket - Help!

    I must have an inside pocket. Not for anything bulky, but for papers or an envelope that won't fit in pants pockets. I use it constantly. Does it show through? A touch but I wouldn't notice it unless I was looking for it and with all that's going on with the leather, such as creases, grain...
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    New Aero 30's Half Belt HAs Arrived

    My first brand new Aero is a 1930's Half Belt. My previous Aero jackets were second hand and heavily worn in so this is an experience. It took a while, an eternity, so it seemed, but it finally made it to my door last Monday. Some may find it boring--it is black, all black. Black FQHH, black...
  8. K

    New Aero in Midnight Blue

    I am sure I just need to find the right audience and I will have them rolling on the floor.
  9. K

    New Aero in Midnight Blue

    Just arrived this morning. A new Aero BArnstormer in midnight blue. Fits a bit tight I have to say. High armholes, very high. Neck is choking me a bit. Chest is snug but I am sure it will loosen up some. Some may think it is too short but I am happy with the length, which is all that...
  10. K

    How Many Hides to Make a Jacket?

    Square feet is more like it. The guy who told me this was an Aspegers sufferer. They are usually dead on accurate with numbers. Not this time. The only thing I can think of is it might take a few extra to perfectly match hides.
  11. K

    How Many Hides to Make a Jacket?

    See, that is what i asked the person. If it took 30-50 hides on average to find a few that were suitable. He said it was 30-50 hides used for one jacket. He himself makes clothing for reenactment groups so i thought he might know something. Seemed incredible to me.
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    How Many Hides to Make a Jacket?

    I have heard it takes 30-50 hides to make a leather jacket. Is this so? If it is, what the heck are they doing with all those hides? There is a front panel, back panel, sleeves and details. Where does all the leather go? Is the 30-50 number wrong?
  14. K

    The Aero Mariner

    Great jacket. I think this gets overlooked in favor of the Barnstormer. I like the beltless look and the collar and lapels are different. It even looks good open, which surprises me being a double breasted jacket.
  15. K

    Aero Battered Tan Horsehide

    It would be heavy, though this is a mid-weight leather, not heavy FQHH. I think the battered seal would be just as nice. Have you ever posted pics of your Mariner? A separate thread on the Mariner would be nice as I see so few pictures of it.
  16. K

    Video: Lost Worlds Round Up-Test, Roadmaster, Suburban

    Thanks Terry, I always admire the work they do at LW.
  17. K

    Aero Battered Tan Horsehide

    I wish Aero made a long, knee length coat. I think it would be perfect with this leather.
  19. K

    Sport coat and jeans??

    I think I get you Mister Cairo. I don't get how the jeans things has become an existential crisis. I have mixed feelings about it but they are now timeless. Maybe timelessly in bad taste, maybe timelessly fabulous. People will differ. The hipster look? That really is a crisis of civilization.
  20. K

    Vanson Leather - To Patina or Not ?

    If you want to see broken in top grain leather look at Ralph Lauren's Langlitz. That's beyond broken in. Also, someone on the forum has been, I don't recall who, has been trying to enforce a proper definition of "patina" on different threads. I think he is right to do so, as it does seem to...
  21. K

    Sport coat and jeans??

    Yeah but what is the jacket and jeans look about?
  22. K

    Sport coat and jeans??

    I never wear blue jeans with a sport coat but I do wear other colored jeans with sport coats, mostly grey and khaki jeans. I have a tough time getting over the slob factor that blue jeans and sport coat have for me. It must be that Michael Moore guy who put that in my head. I think blue...
  23. K

    Aero Sheene - What did you learn from your order?

    I have a sample. I am pretty sure it is the same thickness as the other FQHH samples I had, but I don't have the other samples any longer to compare. So a confident yes, to answer your question. Same brown core as others.

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