Any chance you could post more pictures of this one?
Been curious about kudu, any more impressions about the leather?
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Favorite Keeper Leather Jackets
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Any chance you could post more pictures of this one?
Been curious about kudu, any more impressions about the leather?
Cooperson
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Kudu is a lovely hide, heavy but soft and pliable with an almost purple tint in some lights. I suppose if you’re going to compare it to anything, it would be heavy deerskin. As Kudu in the wild tend to lurk in thorny thickets, you do get some scars in the hide which for me just adds a bit of character. I might be wrong, but I believe Aero stopped stocking it because of the waste due to heavy scarring, shame really because it makes a really comfortable jacket.
A couple of pics:
Goodwear Imperial:
That color is flipping awesome.
All 3 are beautiful but that Kudo is absolutely off the charts. That color is nothing short of breathtaking. Wow!!
PS- I bought my 30's HB b/c of your pics
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The thread should be renamed "Favorite Keeper (for now) Leather Jackets".
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I'm really gonna try to stick with the ones I have now...
Apart from the GoodWear, which one (if any) are you keeping?
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For now, I will keep the 1930s Horsehide Peacoat.
It's just too cool.
Very cool. [emoji1305]
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Totally agree. Love to see some pics of the back. Thanks BowenFor now, I will keep the 1930s Horsehide Peacoat.
It's just too cool.
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Thank you Handymike.As you wish...
That’s a classic. I really like it. Everything about it is cool. Love the leather and looks to be in super condition. Def a keeper in my book.
Be well. Bowen
Wow that is really cool. My Aero Mariner FQHH pales in comparison. But, I think I'll keep it.For now, I will keep the 1930s Horsehide Peacoat.
It's just too cool.
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This jacket stands out as a Keeper. I have no reason to sell it or not wear it and probably will never outgrow it.
It represents collectible with practicality. As a collectible it stands at the top of the 1930s heavy leather outerwear. Most of the 30s Catalog show this "barnstormer" style as the top dog of outerwear.
I live in an area where you can wear a coat like this. It is a favorite of cold weather walks. It is as warm as any coat I've worn. No reason to move it along.
The Coat on the right is a Hercules brand. I bought it about a week before the other. It was a great deal in great condition, but probably not a great fit. While waiting for it to arrive I closed a deal on the "other" coat. The other coat is the one that fits the best. Large enough to cover a lot of layering.
I would say both are from the late 30s, probably 80 years old! They both function as they were intended.
I've got other keepers, but these come to the top. It will now be a challenge to find another for this list.
It represents collectible with practicality. As a collectible it stands at the top of the 1930s heavy leather outerwear. Most of the 30s Catalog show this "barnstormer" style as the top dog of outerwear.
I live in an area where you can wear a coat like this. It is a favorite of cold weather walks. It is as warm as any coat I've worn. No reason to move it along.
The Coat on the right is a Hercules brand. I bought it about a week before the other. It was a great deal in great condition, but probably not a great fit. While waiting for it to arrive I closed a deal on the "other" coat. The other coat is the one that fits the best. Large enough to cover a lot of layering.
I would say both are from the late 30s, probably 80 years old! They both function as they were intended.
I've got other keepers, but these come to the top. It will now be a challenge to find another for this list.
