Aero Ridley / J106 Repository Thread

[AeroFan_07]

There seems to be a shortage of threads of dedicated perfecto/motorcycle style Aero jackets here, so I decided to start one off.

Back in Feburary, which seems like 2 years ago now, I placed and order with Carrie of Thurston Brothers for an Aero Ridley/J106 Motorcycle jacket. I of course did not realize at that time in mid-Feburary just what was coming around the corner. In any event, my custom ordered jacket, a first for me, just arrived on Monday. To say I am pleased and very thankful for it is an understatement!

Julie Leitch built this jacket of Heavy FQHH of the Horween varity. I aksed for no epaulettes or storm cuffs, but for a D-pocket, nickle hardware, Black Steward lightweight Tartan body lining with black cotton drill in the sleeves. And I asked for Cordovan leather on this jacket. Seems I have enough black, so let's brighten this one up a bit! It's just getting into fall here, so the color works well for the harvest season. It's my favorite season, mostly due to growing up on a midwestern grain farm in Illinois.

So without further ado, here is what arrived Monday. I'll do a more full review on it soon, been starting to wear it around the house and enjoying the rich CXL Horsehide scent.

And a few fit photos right out of the box - a Lot of break-in to go here but this leather is softening up quite nicely.

 

[Jin431]

^^ great fit! I haven't seen a Cordovan in real life but that looks great here on my screen. Congratulations on your new jacket.

 

[JCSD]

Absolutely beautiful jacket and perfect fit. I’m glad that I moved on the Aero Ridley that I had because I didn’t feel the fit was right- from your pics I know I was right!

 

[nick123]

You wear all of your jackets so well! Hang onto this one.

 

[Cyber Lip]

Awesome. I have one in black and love it!

 

[MrProper]

Really nice. Congratulations.
I’m still waiting for mine. Status is „in production“ and I hope there will be no new lockdown.

 

[Alexlutov]

Fantastic, it's perfect for you! Every time I make sure that AERO makes masterpieces!

 

[ton312]

Beautiful jacket Randy! Perfect fit too!

 

[Psant25]

Great looking jacket and fit! Love the color of that hide

 

[Jin431]

Just a question. . . In terms of color, Is cordovan close to a cherry/dark cherry?

 

[Boyo]

Excellent! An All Around Beauty.

 

[Tom71]

10/10. Cordovan looks really great in this style. You have a number of great jackets there, and this is no exception!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Just a question. . . In terms of color, Is cordovan close to a cherry/dark cherry?

The photos would demonstrate it to be. This color does drive my camera a bit crazy. It's not actually the Cherry CXL FQHH Leather the Aero/Horween does offer, however it is closer than one would thing. It really does not have a lot of "brown" to it. Other Aero's in Cordovan I have handled look a whole lot closer to brown.

 

[handymike]

What a beautiful jacket!
Congratulations!!!!!

 

[Benny Holiday]

The D pocket styling looks amazing in cordovan. You rock that jacket supremely Randy. Of course, now I want a cordovan jacket . . .

 

[Jin431]

The photos would demonstrate it to be. This color does drive my camera a bit crazy. It's not actually the Cherry CXL FQHH Leather the Aero/Horween does offer, however it is closer than one would thing. It really does not have a lot of "brown" to it. Other Aero's in Cordovan I have handled look a whole lot closer to brown.

Got it, thanks. I just noticed a lot of members like the cordovan so there must be something special about it.

 

[TREEMAN]

She's a Beaut !!

 

[dark wood]

Looks great! I ordered a j106 in battered cxl from Carrie a couple months ago too. Mine is probably stuck in the production queue right behind Mr Proper’s. I also picked up a Ridley in Vicenza in the classified recently that I love...what a great jacket. Yours looks especially good in the cordovan.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Pretty great fit on that one. Looks awesome.

 

[navetsea]

congrats, fit looks perfect and the color really is vibrant looking on this one!