Hey guys,
I have a question that I've wanted to get some opinions on. I took delivery of my first FQHH Aero premier HWM in July. I've worn it as much as possible this summer indoors trying to break it in a little and it's probably seen no more than 5 hours of wear.
Curiously, at certain angles the black FQHH looks like the dye has absorbed into the leather (or slightly rubbed off) and has an uneven "grey" appearance. On the sleeves and yoke, there's actually a slight nap (like suede - I can smooth the leather by rubbing it with my hand one direction and then "bring it up" by running a finger or 2 in the opposite direction. See pics)
I've also noticed wear/color change appearing around the cuffs, shoulders, front of collar, which is fine, but I've barely worn this thing. I expect the color to wear off in high use spots, but has anyone else experienced any of these aspects with black FQHH?
I understand hides are all variable/organic things, but I'm concerned this hide perhaps wasn't tanned properly(?) as all the FQHH leather samples I received have a very smooth, glossy finish that seems like the leather is "sealed". My jacket is less glossy and is has a rougher quality. I chose FQHH for its reputation of being bullet/weather resistant, but I don't have enough experience to know if mine is part of the variable aspect. I trust Aero would not accept sub standard hides for their jackets...
I welcome all thoughts and pics if you have experienced anything similar.
Thanks!
I have a question that I've wanted to get some opinions on. I took delivery of my first FQHH Aero premier HWM in July. I've worn it as much as possible this summer indoors trying to break it in a little and it's probably seen no more than 5 hours of wear.
Curiously, at certain angles the black FQHH looks like the dye has absorbed into the leather (or slightly rubbed off) and has an uneven "grey" appearance. On the sleeves and yoke, there's actually a slight nap (like suede - I can smooth the leather by rubbing it with my hand one direction and then "bring it up" by running a finger or 2 in the opposite direction. See pics)
I've also noticed wear/color change appearing around the cuffs, shoulders, front of collar, which is fine, but I've barely worn this thing. I expect the color to wear off in high use spots, but has anyone else experienced any of these aspects with black FQHH?
I understand hides are all variable/organic things, but I'm concerned this hide perhaps wasn't tanned properly(?) as all the FQHH leather samples I received have a very smooth, glossy finish that seems like the leather is "sealed". My jacket is less glossy and is has a rougher quality. I chose FQHH for its reputation of being bullet/weather resistant, but I don't have enough experience to know if mine is part of the variable aspect. I trust Aero would not accept sub standard hides for their jackets...
I welcome all thoughts and pics if you have experienced anything similar.
Thanks!