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Aero Battered Tan Horsehide

Windstorm81

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Hey guys

I am considering getting a jacket made in the Aero Battered Tan Horsehide. I absolutely love the colour variation on that hide. It's bit of a toss between this and the Vicenza Russet.

Does have anyone have pics of a Jacket made in Battered Tan HH ?

Any idea if the Battered Tan HH a Full grain hide or Top grain since it's not Chromexcel.

thanks
 
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I think I saw this hide in the TB affiliate thread....in the 140's somewhere. Very cool looking leather indeed.
 

zebedee

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I have cafe racer in battered tan. I'll post a photo Asap. It's a brilliant hide which runs from mid-brown to a deep beige at areas of wear. I reckon a LHB or Teamster in it would be the mutt's nuts.
 

Windstorm81

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I have cafe racer in battered tan. I'll post a photo Asap. It's a brilliant hide which runs from mid-brown to a deep beige at areas of wear. I reckon a LHB or Teamster in it would be the mutt's nuts.

That would be great Zebedee ! Please do post pics of your battered tan ! Is it really beige ? cuz I thought it was more like a brown hide with yellow / orange undertones variations
 

zebedee

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Only in really worn areas. Mostly it's a warm light brown. The shots of the August on the Aero website are pretty much accurate- it's the colour of light tobacco. I'll post a pic when I get back home.
 

zebedee

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Photo on 11-02-2016 at 13.49.jpg Photo on 11-02-2016 at 13.50.jpg Photo on 11-02-2016 at 13.50 #2.jpg I think it worked.
 

zebedee

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It would definitely suit a Teamster/Stockman or a shorter jacket. It's mid-weight (I think), but feels as tough as my FQHH Highwayman- in fact, I'd get any future Aero orders in mid-weight hides because they're much more flexible out of the box.
 

Windstorm81

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That's truly a beautiful color, that Battered Tan !

Would you say that's more Yellow Tan color or is it more Orange / Warm Brown like the Vanson Octagon ?
 

zebedee

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It's definitely a warm brown/orange more than yellow, but does have tints.. Initially, I was hoping that it'd be more yellowy, but now I'm glad it's not. It's the colour of dried tobacco- sort of like autumn leaves. I reckon the Octagon is probably more orange, but I've never seen it in person.
 

Windstorm81

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It's definitely a warm brown/orange more than yellow, but does have tints.. Initially, I was hoping that it'd be more yellowy, but now I'm glad it's not. It's the colour of dried tobacco- sort of like autumn leaves. I reckon the Octagon is probably more orange, but I've never seen it in person.


Thanks Zeb ! That's awesome. I was hoping that it'd be more warm brown / orange tone rather than yellow. To my eyes, it's a more richer colour ! I am considering a longer 1930s or Wayfarer made in this hide.
 

Stand By

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Windstorm, don't forget that you can ask for swatches from Aero. I'm sure they'd be happy to oblige. I think you'll get more from those and gain a more visceral and tactile appreciation/sense for your comparison than just a 2-D image that can vary greatly depending on light and the camera used.
 

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