True but from the earlier post and samples I don't think @NamoAmituofo meant unfinished.
But maybe I got it wrong.
But maybe I got it wrong.
thank you very much for the comparison pics - much appreciated!If it's any help here's russet goat and natural CXL side by side.
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As for lining I find that by the time it's too hot for a jacket it does not make that much of a difference.
If I had to pick a jacket to wear when it's hotter it would probably be my coton sateen lined Vicenza Board Racer mainly because it is significantly lighter than the 2 jackets above.
Nice to see all the samples side by side, thanks for the photo.Top left - CXL HH natural
Bottom left - goat russet from Aero (too bad it’s too dark for me liking)
Top right - Blattwerk Mahogany (my fav color)
Bottom right - Mustang natural HH from SB
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I’m very grateful to the detailed info and sound advice. I will ask Debs if she can customize the Daytona - with a back top like roadster or tailgunner. I need 19 shoulder, 22-23 chest and 20 hem.Nice to see all the samples side by side, thanks for the photo.
FWIW, I have both the SB Daytona and Aero Daytona (may be similar to KOTR in fit), both in size 40. SB has a straight torso fit, with very slim sleeves. Aero has the Cafe Racer V body fit with Cafe Racer tapering sleeves. The price difference was always around £100 give or take between the two brands for me.
The natural CXL is really nice leather, can be a bit rigid but huge patina potential. But you mention you want a lightweight summer jacket and Pinnacle HH may be the better choice, or even squeaky Badalassi Russet. The new Pinnacle Mahogany HH should be close in color as the Blattwerk Mahogany. First batch was close to Badalassi Russet.
The Mahogany Blattwerk is also really nice, complete opposite to CXL, it is soft to touch and drape like deerskin (or Aeros new Pinnacle). I keep going back to look at the Mahogany Blattwerk leather myself. I actually had one on order many years ago when it first came out but changed my order to speed things up and now I kick myself.
If you do go with SB, get customized Daytona. See if they can build it off the Tailgunner pattern torso shape, that’s a proven one. SB Daytona size 40 is 22” P2P but almost straight down. Aero Daytona size 40 is 23“ P2P tapers to 20” ish at the waist. SB Tailgunner size 42 is 23” P2P tapers to 21”.
Raw horsehide either Comipel or Maryan is an acquired taste like CXL. Both Pinnacle and Blattwerk are safer bets as they’re already color finished and only slight change as it patinas, you don’t have to wait for three years for it to mature.
I’m very grateful to the detailed info and sound advice. I will ask Debs if she can customize the Daytona - with a back top like roadster or tailgunner. I need 19 shoulder, 22-23 chest and 20 hem.
Does your SB Daytona have tie strings on side panels like Vanson? I’m not too keen on this detail and prefer a cleaner look. If hem tapers to 20 there is no need for those strings given I’ve a 31-32 waist and there is a belt!
Precisely why I post here to get good advice to avoid road to regret. I also consider aero resale value would be a lot higher than SB.There are SB fans here but I would not risk it.
Leaving aside the chance of them messing up, at the end of the day you're going to be throwing down 80% of the cost to get a jacket that is not the jacket you wanted. That is the road to regret.
If the 'substitute' jacket were a third of the cost or something I wouldn't be warning you against it in the same way.
I’ve been wearing my HWM a lot lately and it does beg the question why buy another jacket if it’s perfect for me?! A summer jacket may just be a perfect excuse!
Aero Daytona (should be similar in fits to KOTR I think, best to double check with Aero)I’m very grateful to the detailed info and sound advice. I will ask Debs if she can customize the Daytona - with a back top like roadster or tailgunner. I need 19 shoulder, 22-23 chest and 20 hem.
Does your SB Daytona have tie strings on side panels like Vanson? I’m not too keen on this detail and prefer a cleaner look. If hem tapers to 20 there is no need for those strings given I’ve a 31-32 waist and there is a belt!
Wise words.if I settle for anything else, like a Daytona (with the plain back) - this will always haunt me and make me order a KoTR eventually. So I thought - buy it once, buy what I really want, and be done with that.
Would you be so kind as to post a fit pic? Aero quoted me £100 extra for this combo. How bad is the badalassi squeaking?Aero will also do a bit of a mix and match if you ask nicely
I have cross zip with a J-106 front and a KOR back in black badalassi.
Stunning jacket.
Pics or didn't happen. Many pics.Aero will also do a bit of a mix and match if you ask nicely
I have cross zip with a J-106 front and a KOR back in black badalassi.
Stunning jacket.
That’s a beauty!!Pics...
45" chest and 34" waist. Aero trimmed the hem down to fit.
The squeaking eases the more you wear but not sure it'll ever stop altogether.
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If it's any help here's russet goat and natural CXL side by side.
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As for lining I find that by the time it's too hot for a jacket it does not make that much of a difference.
If I had to pick a jacket to wear when it's hotter it would probably be my coton sateen lined Vicenza Board Racer mainly because it is significantly lighter than the 2 jackets above.
Good point re sweaty satin!
I intend to wear this late spring /early summer jacket unzipped, except when heading out in morning when it can be a chilly 10-12d in London before the sun is fully up. Also if I come home late after sunset I can zip up when temps drop to sub 15.
Holly said they have Pinnacle cognac so I wait to receive the sample, alongside squeaky badalassi russet and rust goat suede.
Anyone wear suede unlined? Not sure if suede can soak up too much sweat but then again if it’s really sweaty I’ll be out in a r shirt and shorts