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Aero 30's Half Belt Black THICK steer size 42

sweetfights

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I tried it on outside for a few photo's.
Then I wore it inside only. Twice. In my air conditioned home for about 15 minutes.
I rolled it up in a towel and massaged it 3.JPG 4.JPG for about 30 minutes in an attempt to soften the thick stiff hide.
Everyone who said steer breaks in quickly was right.
Fits me perfectly. My chest is 44 inches, 32 inch waist. I have long arms.
$900 shipped any where in the USA or Canada.
 
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Selling to fund my second Langlitz- this time a Sidewinder with a dress collar in dark brown with contrast "camel hair" stitching.

You like Langlitz better than Aero? I do too based on biker-built customness but just wondering what your line of thought is.
 

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You like Langlitz better than Aero? I do too based on biker-built customness but just wondering what your line of thought is.

My half belt fits great, but after trying on my custom Langlitz there is no comparison. The Langlitz is of course built for my dimensions and Langlitz sure delivers! Once you wear a custom tailored, off the rack with length adjustments seems lacking.
I realized this after wearing the Langlitz then immediately trying on the half belt again.
Otherwise we tend to do the same thing; keep trying jackets until we get the acceptable fit and style.
 

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ORDER NUMBER – 040118JA



COMPANY NAME – Thurston Bros.



DATE- 04/01/18



STYLE- 1930s Half Belt with August collar and shoulder gussets (like on Café Racer). Single “V” yoke (customer requests a more shallow “V” for yoke; not quite so pointed) with four pleats coming out of half belt. Please make chest pockets 6.5 inches deep.



SIZE- 42; customer requests that shoulders be made wider, ideally at 19.5 inches, if possible



LEATHER- CXL Steerhide (customer requests heaviest hide available)



COLOUR- Black



**Aero uses full grain leathers, which are the most sought-after and most expensive in the world. These leathers have a natural, uncorrected finish that can vary in grain, color, and character.



ZIPPER METAL TYPE- Regular brass Talon front zipper (Sunburst box) with regular brass ball and chain pull on chest pocket



LINING- Olive cotton sateen lining



STITCH COLOR- Matching



SLEEVE LENGTH- 27.5 inches



BODY LENGTH- 26 inches



INSIDE POCKETS- Left side vertical interior pocket with no closure. Please make internal pocket 6.5 inches deep.





FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS –



1) August collar

2) Shoulder gussets like on Café Racer

3) Single “V” yoke (customer requests a more shallow “V” for yoke; not quite so pointed) with four pleats coming out of half belt.

4) Please make chest pocket 6.5 inches deep.

5) Customer would like the half belt positioned at 6.5 inches above the bottom hem (see photo below):

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6) Regular Aero Label; New Thurston Bros label at bottom left front hem
 

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Awesome jacket! My 44 '30's HB is nearly identical other than the black cotton drill lining. Steerhide and it works so very well in this style. I have bought from Sweetfights (LW Easy Ryder) and he was fantastic to work with! You won't regret it! :)
 

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