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This one looks similarStupid question but is this a complete new collar design for Greg?
Looks reminiscent of a Bodie
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkfWGXIoBA3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
This one looks similarStupid question but is this a complete new collar design for Greg?
Looks reminiscent of a Bodie
That one is quite the showstopper! Collar is absolutely stunning!
I have to say the smooth navy blue looks excellent too. Mine is VERY grainy (as per my order), and while it looks great, it’s pretty ”busy” too.
Looking forward to the final result!
What kind of liner is it, Canuck Panda? Looks pretty thick and comfy.I think so. Saved all the screen shots just in case.
Looking forward to this collar. Very basic single rider, but very fancy collar...
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Lochcarron tweed I believe it's what's called. I went Wild Card and let Sam pick the colors for me. But the spec is the heavy tweed from Lochcarron. This is one of the lining I don't have and it does look very comfy, can't wait...What kind of liner is it, Canuck Panda? Looks pretty thick and comfy.
I am curious. I also have a heavy (?) Lochcarron tweed and it is very nice and warm, but relatively scratchy. I.e. what you wear underneath shouldn't be too sensitive, because the movement of the rough fabric roughens up the lighter fabric a bit.Lochcarron tweed I believe it's what's called. I went Wild Card and let Sam pick the colors for me. But the spec is the heavy tweed from Lochcarron. This is one of the lining I don't have and it does look very comfy, can't wait...
That's the strome weight wool right? Very nice. I always ask for those in my Aero jackets, wild card to save some cost. They are a bit coarse compared to say the moleskins. But I am a wool guy. I find there is a lot of value in the heavy Locharron wools. They do start off scratchy but eventually softens with wear. The only thing I would suggest is to add a strip of corduroy hem to prolong the wear, especially for guys with stiff saddle leather belts, they tend to really wear the inside of the lining at the hem.I am curious. I also have a heavy (?) Lochcarron tweed and it is very nice and warm, but relatively scratchy. I.e. what you wear underneath shouldn't be too sensitive, because the movement of the rough fabric roughens up the lighter fabric a bit.
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That's exactly what it should be.That's the strome weight wool right?
I am a fan of Deerskin, even if I only have one pair of traditional leather trousers. But I think thick soft Deerskin is just great.What do you guys think of the deerskin Field jacket that was posted?
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@Canuck Panda Will this collar stay standing if you turn it up? I’m hoping that will be the case for the highwayman collar on the Aero Seven, but I’m also going to check with Greg about the collar on the modified Route 66’s he’s been doing.I think so. Saved all the screen shots just in case.
Looking forward to this collar. Very basic single rider, but very fancy collar...
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Yes, the collar stays up. (Highwayman/Seven)I’m hoping that will be the case for the highwayman collar on the Aero Seven
I'm not quite sure what you mean, but the Seven and the Route66 are the same jackets except for minor details. Both Café Racer with collar. I had the Route 66 with collar, by the way. Unfortunately, it didn't fit me as well as I hoped it would.@Aloysius @MrProper @Canuck Panda Per that Aero Seven thread I had going (with the Horween Pinnacle HH), how would this modified R66 from FL stack up to it? https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSOzotDB_-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
I should’ve clarified - what’s the build quality comparison here? Are Aero and FL pretty similar?I'm not quite sure what you mean, but the Seven and the Route66 are the same jackets except for minor details. Both Café Racer with collar. I had the Route 66 with collar, by the way. Unfortunately, it didn't fit me as well as I hoped it would.
I hope to get my board racer the week after next. Then I can share the difference.
I don't have a FL Route 66 so I can't give direct help there. But Mr Proper has the very first FL Route 66 and he has an Aero BR on the way so he would know best the difference between the two. However, also note that Greg has been tweaking his cuts and constructions since he started so things may be different now than he first started.@Aloysius @MrProper @Canuck Panda Per that Aero Seven thread I had going (with the Horween Pinnacle HH), how would this modified R66 from FL stack up to it? https://www.instagram.com/p/CjSOzotDB_-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Great info here. I sent Greg a message on Instagram. @MrProper Hiw did you communicate with him?I don't have a FL Route 66 so I can't give direct help there. But Mr Proper has the very first FL Route 66 and he has an Aero BR on the way so he would know best the difference between the two. However, also note that Greg has been tweaking his cuts and constructions since he started so things may be different now than he first started.
Like HandyMike said, the look is different. Greg use smaller needles. Aero uses bigger needles. Neither is better or worse they just give very different looks.
Real Mccoys (is somewhere in the middle) vs Aero (is more rugged) vs Field (is less rugged, although he can accomodate, like Marc's jacket)
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My best advise is to pick your leather first, that's half the jacket in every leather jacket.