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  1. El Marro

    Have you slept in new leather jackets to break in?

    This is exactly right, and instead of being uncomfortable, it makes you really appreciate your leather jacket as it shields you from the rain and cold. I haven’t heard of sleeping in a jacket to break it in for a long time now but I must admit that I did try this myself when I was new to the...
  2. El Marro

    Field Leathers

    I think it only works long enough to build the hype and then when the orders snowball it quickly becomes overwhelming.Overnight the dream scenario turns into a real nightmare with too many orders and only one person to make them. Inevitably they run the risk of being called Clown Penis by loyal...
  3. El Marro

    Help! Quick opinion on Kreosote boots.

    I kept the jacket and tried to like it, but to no avail. It was made from Thedis Cuoio Buffalo and the hide was absolutely beautiful, it just didn’t fit well. Last year I gave it to my Uncle for Christmas. He said he liked it but I have yet to see him actually wearing it.
  4. El Marro

    Help! Quick opinion on Kreosote boots.

    That is exactly what happened with the Thedi I ordered through Thurston Brothers back in 2018, except mine was only one size too small. I insisted on a remake and the second jacket I received fit terribly. it was a really lame experience, especially considering all the great work I have seen...
  5. El Marro

    Does Your Jacket Stand Up?

    Very true! You can see that the Chopper I posted above was already slouching its way into a fall when I took the photo. Some of them have real staying power, though, when that LW was new, it could stand on its own for hours at a time.
  7. El Marro

    Does Your Jacket Stand Up?

    Heres another one. custom Vanson Chopper.
  8. El Marro

    Does Your Jacket Stand Up?

    This photo is from 2020 when this LW was still pretty new.
  9. El Marro

    Filson roughout fit check

    I think it fits fine and I think this style of jacket looks good with a little more room, a bit like a short chore coat.
  10. El Marro

    Why did you sell your nearly new aero leather jacket(s)?

    Nice to see you back here @Sloan1874. You were a prolific poster when I came to the lounge almost ten years ago now and it’s nice to see you again!
  11. El Marro

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    That’s a beautiful jacket man! How long did it take for the custom order?
  13. El Marro

    Iron Heart N1 Deck Jacket Fit Check

    The fit looks perfect to me, and I’m gonna make a suggestion. I think you should move the waist adjusters back to the looser button. In my experience, those kind of straps don’t really do much to improve the fit and actually end up making the jacket look a little sloppy and weird when you button...
  14. El Marro

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Wear it while doing chores around the house. Yard work, cleaning out the garage, anything active and physical will greatly accelerate the break in.
  15. El Marro

    My first cross zip… critique this fit

    I have found that across zip that is large enough to wear comfortably zipped often looks a little loose or sloppy when unzipped. If you normally wear your jacket unzipped then this might be a kind of fit if you are looking for.
  16. El Marro

    What backpack could concievably be appropriately styled for wear alongside a B3 or ANJ4

    Filson makes a nice backpack and if you can pick one up during one of their sales then the price is more reasonable. https://www.filson.com/journeyman-backpack-20282278.html I would avoid the model with the leather shoulder straps as those are rather uncomfortable even for a short wear.
  17. El Marro

    How long does it take to make an Aero jacket

    Yep, and they always have a perfectly good explanation as to why it is taking just a bit longer then promised… I have to say, though my most frustrating jacket experience ever though was a custom order directly through Vanson. It was still pretty early in the pandemic, and they clearly were not...
  19. El Marro

    How long does it take to make an Aero jacket

    Me too, I almost wish they wouldn’t provide a timeline, but if that were the case, nobody would ever order from them. I’ve had a couple of makers (Langlitz and Wesco) deliver the product in half the promised time, that was a very pleasant surprise.
  20. El Marro

    How long does it take to make an Aero jacket

    It’s definitely harder for some of us… My first two custom orders were both Aero’s through Thurston Brothers and the wait just about killed me. It was not until I had at least four or five custom orders under my belt that I was able to relax and just wait for it.
  21. El Marro

    Why did you sell your nearly new aero leather jacket(s)?

    If you can be patient I’m sure that a CHP from Aero or LW will appear in your size sooner or later. I remember when I was on the hunt for mine a couple of Aero CHP’s were sold here on the lounge and they were both just a bit too small for me, probably about perfect for you. And yes, there is no...
  22. El Marro

    Why did you sell your nearly new aero leather jacket(s)?

    That’s tempting but you never know when you might need some leather armor, I’m going to keep it.
  23. El Marro

    Why did you sell your nearly new aero leather jacket(s)?

    Good memory Namo, it is a size 46 from LW. And ironically, that was the exact jacket I was thinking of when I typed my message to you above. That CHP is absolutely armor! I once were it out walking in a rain storm and after 45 minutes of steady rain my shirt was still dry underneath. I love...

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