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  1. Feliksas

    Aero Natural CXL HH J-106/KotR/Indian Mix Biker Jacket

    Yes, it is the Jaakari M! Although it was my first love, the XL has taken its place. Wax and neatsfoot oil will help break in that unfinished leather shirt of yours - where did you get yours? Good luck! F
  2. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    I haven't heard about this - any links?
  3. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    The balm significantly improves the water resistance--for now, water is beading even on the rough-out, similar to a treatment of Huberd's. Funnily enough, while I love how the jacket looks because of my treatment, I wouldn't do it if it weren't primarily functional; I would be happy to commit...
  4. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    I hear you, and most probably do as you say - but for me, it's a pleasure and a process to break a new jacket in; I do the same thing when William Lennon sews me a pair of boots, and I guess I would probably trace it back to my time in the infantry. Maybe the advice has changed, but back then...
  5. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    Gentlemen and ladies, for your consideration, I submit my final photos of my pre-break'in-treatment: I am very, very pleased with the result; from far away, it looks like the jacket has a pebble-grain; and up close, it's just lovely: There's that pebble grain look again at the shoulders...
  7. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    I love that Aero is on it :D And OK, I (we?) appreciate the explanation...I'm still an Aero man, and still have many jackets in mind for the future...
  8. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    What you describe would be the classic rancher/trucker/Logan jacket, and also what I had in mind when I was putting together this one. Pity about the hand warmers, I don't get why everything else can be mixed and custom, but the handwarmers are somehow anathema to them...
  9. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    The first oiling is done. I'm very pleased with the result, but I under-estimated how much product I'd need; usually, when I mix up a 100g batch, it's good for 2-3 jackets+ grain-side, but with this roughneck brawler, I used all 100g and had to ration it, just doing a first pass in most areas...
  10. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    I reckon the soaking-and-wearing method is about the equivalent of 3-4 weeks of daily wear, minus the dirt; certainly when breaking in boots in the army, that's how much time was saved. I guess for the average Aero wearer, who might not wear his or her jacket every day, it might be as much as a...
  11. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    Day Two, after soaking and wearing until dry: In person, definitely darker; indeed, after soaking, the water was coloured brown, so probably some of the brown "tea-core" dye ran out; all the better. Sleeves have "shortened" nicely, along with decent creases; jacket continues to "stand up" to...
  13. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    I have a "system" that I've grown to like and trust--it's not that the jacket needs the neatsfoot oil, rather, this soaking, drying, and the "anointing" with my balm is it's baptism into a life with me ;) More to report as the reports come! F
  14. Feliksas

    Aero Roughout Jerky Horsehide Type III, Size 42: "The Roughneck Brawler"

    Howdy all, So, two jackets and a waistcoat in, I decided to trade in my size 38 unfinished Type III and waistcoat towards a roughout size 42 type Type III. The goal of the build was to eliminate points of failure in my other jacket builds, and to permit me to wear the Roughneck Type III in the...
  15. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III, Size 38

    Are you *sure* it's half a size too big for you? :D Denny thinks it's possible that it shrunk a bit from the time it was sewn, since it's been out in the rain ;) Check the eBay listing that has pictures with measuring tape! -F
  16. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III, Size 38

    It's grown too small for me, alas - after being fat during covid, I bought it when I was skinny, and then I started to work out :/ But I "know" how to break these in now, it takes me just 1-2 years, I could "remake" a new version of this jacket relatively quickly.
  17. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining

    Sold!
  19. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III, Size 38

    Alright ladies and gents, last call for this jacket - more pictures and info on the eBay listing: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226121933385 If no takers, will send in to Aero at the end of the week. Cheers, F
  20. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III, Size 38

    Relisted, 280 gbp opening bid!
  21. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III, Size 38

    If I didn't "need" another jacket, then I suppose I would consider it! But as I use my J-106 in the winter, and it's too hot in the summer, I need one "light" leather jacket for other seasons, so I'm selling this one for one that will fit me better. To whom did you have my donating in mind? F
  22. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III, Size 38

    Fingers crossed! I paid 725 GBP for it, so 41% of cost is still, in my mind, not insignificantly cheaper that the 50% you quote!
  23. Feliksas

    WTS: Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III, Size 38

    eBay listing up! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226084068638

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