Himel Brothers Leather

[ButteMT61]

My old man rode Nortons and BSAs in the '50s, but he'd still have hooted at those turnups!

Fruit don't fall far from the trees I guess

 

[Dr H]

True, also wore a Fairisle tank top and high waisted trousers yesterday (not dissimilar from what he was wearing in the 50s too)...

 

[Cooperson]

Looks like a very well made jacket and you do wear it well. Enjoy!

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Sharp jacket, Allen. You wear it well. Enjoy.

 

[Ishmael]

Beautiful new Himel! And great fit. Thanks for the pics.
I usually prefer the buttons on the Heron, but you've proven that the zippered model looks equally cool, particularly in black.
Where's that pic from Butte? Nice 2 tone Heron.

 

[ButteMT61]

Beautiful new Himel! And great fit. Thanks for the pics.I usually prefer the buttons on the Heron, but you've proven that the zippered model looks equally cool, particularly in black. Where's that pic from Butte? Nice 2 tone Heron.

Ish, it's from the Aero fanpage on Facebook. They have lots of cool gear and makes for some new ideas. One of those fellas has a shop in Paris. Good stuff!

 

[siddhartha]

Very nice-beautiful jacket!

 

[P5640blouson]

That's the one my son tried on (Hollywood?). It was an odd fitting piece.

odd yes, There are jackets that you put on and immediately think, wow, it fits perfect and I have to have it! This was not the case. I prefer a heavier piece for more protection and better fitting. The leather used seems more for enclosed motoring activities or fashion articles.

 

[ButteMT61]

odd yes, There are jackets that you put on and immediately think, wow, it fits perfect and I have to have it! This was not the case. I prefer a heavier piece for more protection and better fitting. The leather used seems more for enclosed motoring activities or fashion articles.

Yep. I fall in lust with jackets/boots etc right off. This jacket wasn't even close for me. And that bummed me out after seeing all the posts here. I wanted to find a new brand/style to shoot for. Maybe it's unfair to judge with such limited exposure. I'll keep looking so I don't miss the next keeper

 

[Sloan1874]

Always interesting to get the perspective of somebody who's seen one of them 'in the flesh'.

 

[Jeff M]

Beautiful jacket Allen.
Looks great on you!

 

[767fo]

Beautiful jacket Allen.
Looks great on you!

Thank you all for the nice comments.

 

[majormajor]

Ish, it's from the Aero fanpage on Facebook. They have lots of cool gear and makes for some new ideas. One of those fellas has a shop in Paris. Good stuff!

So, perhaps a clue on a future Aero! Very nice!

 

[ButteMT61]

So, perhaps a clue on a future Aero! Very nice!

I'm torn. I'd like to try some new things. I'm not ordering from a certain maker and I don't think Himel makes 'em in my size. I'm toying with Johnson and I have a GW in queue. The Aero thing is starting to get to me with shipping costs and other limitations. I do like the pics of the two-tone jacket in another thread though. Maybe I'll go back to collecting watches

 

[nick123]

My vote is for Johnson.
Step 1: Think of your dream jacket.
Step 2: Build.

 

[ButteMT61]

My vote is for Johnson. Step 1: Think of your dream jacket.Step 2: Build.

Most of the Johnson I have seen are basic. Has anyone stretched them a bit with something more unusual? They look up to the task, just tired of the same old designs in my closet...

 

[majormajor]

I'm torn. I'd like to try some new things. I'm not ordering from a certain maker and I don't think Himel makes 'em in my size. I'm toying with Johnson and I have a GW in queue. The Aero thing is starting to get to me with shipping costs and other limitations. I do like the pics of the two-tone jacket in another thread though. Maybe I'll go back to collecting watches

I'm with you there. If I was in the US, I'd be knocking on those doors. I'm lucky in that Galasheils is easily reachable (there and back in around 8 hours), so no worries re shipping and such.

 

[Sloan1874]

I'm torn. I'd like to try some new things. I'm not ordering from a certain maker and I don't think Himel makes 'em in my size. I'm toying with Johnson and I have a GW in queue. The Aero thing is starting to get to me with shipping costs and other limitations. I do like the pics of the two-tone jacket in another thread though. Maybe I'll go back to collecting watches

Surely an excuse for another European trip and a chance to drop in and meet Aero's founder?!

 

[majormajor]

Surely an excuse for another European trip and a chance to drop in and meet Aero's founder?!

We should all get up there in April!

 

[ButteMT61]

Surely an excuse for another European trip and a chance to drop in and meet Aero's founder?!

Trust me, dying to go back! I like majors idea. Would love a meetup there then a pub run and curry!