How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[ton312]

THICC!

That jacket literally broke my heart. Some of the nicest HH I've handled...ever. Just WAY too small to even consider keeping.

 

[TheGuitarFairy]

That jacket literally broke my heart. Some of the nicest HH I've handled...ever. Just WAY too small to even consider keeping.

Yeah I noticed guy had it back .. any recollection what measurements were exactly-ish?

 

[ton312]

Yeah I noticed guy had it back .. any recollection what measurements were exactly-ish?

21" p2p
23-23.5" sleeve
19" shoulder
25" back
Thick quilted liner and MEGA THICK hide, I had many pleasant conversations with the lady who sold it. Very nice person.

 

[ton312]

Wested “Skyfall” jacket arrived today. It’s nice. I’m glad I opted for the brown cow. Very supple, a bit of heft. Very reminiscent of five star, tbh were I blindfolded I would have sworn that’s what it was. Fits the basic jacket bill nicely.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Wested “Skyfall” jacket arrived today. It’s nice. I’m glad I opted for the brown cow. Very supple, a bit of heft. Very reminiscent of five star, tbh were I blindfolded I would have sworn that’s what it was. Fits the basic jacket bill nicely.
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Great Fit as usual. Nice easy to wear jacket. How is the lining on the Wested jacket?

 

[Benny Holiday]

@ton312 the leather looks a lot thicker and sturdier than in the Wested website photos. Looks mighty fine for the price.

 

[Mrfrown]

@ton312 this reminds me, do you still have the Straight To Hell jacket you got? You had also compared that one to Five Star

 

[ton312]

@ton312 this reminds me, do you still have the Straight To Hell jacket you got? You had also compared that one to Five Star

I do! Apparently I only keep the cheap ones. LOL. I like that jacket though. Another super easy to wear low impact affair.

Great Fit as usual. Nice easy to wear jacket. How is the lining on the Wested jacket?

It’s a nice light brown cotton in the body, dark brown poly/satin in the sleeves. Build and materials seem good. I may modify the days of future past 70’s jacket in black cow next, if they’ll let me.

 

[JMax]

I’m a weak, weak…weak man.

Horsehide Herc. The mouton beckoned.

 

[Peckinpah]

Thinking of just going ahead and doing an order for an Aero Wayfarer in Battered Tan.

I own one Aero Jacket, a Highwayman in Tumbled Brown FQHH. I'm guessing the Battered Tan Horsehide will be considerably tougher out the box compared to the Tumbled Brown FQHH?

 

[Benny Holiday]

I’m a weak, weak…weak man.

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Horsehide Herc. The mouton beckoned.

In your defence, how could you reasonably be expected to resist that?

 

[Canuck Panda]

Thinking of just going ahead and doing an order for an Aero Wayfarer in Battered Tan.

I own one Aero Jacket, a Highwayman in Tumbled Brown FQHH. I'm guessing the Battered Tan Horsehide will be considerably tougher out the box compared to the Tumbled Brown FQHH?

I cannot recommend battered tan. My batter tan is thin and stiff. I would recommend Natural CXL if you are paying full custom price, and looking for tan color leather. It’s thicker but pliable leather, and IMO the better of the two.

 

[Peckinpah]

Thanks @Canuck Panda I had never even considered the Natural CXL before. Admittedly, it's not one I had ever looked at much, if at all?

I emailed Aero yesterday, so when they get back to me I think I'll ask for a sample of the two to compare them.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I have a battered tan Teamster which is not thin at all but is not quite as heavy as my CXL HH Aero jacket. Of the two...I prefer my Battered Tan......( In different lighting )

 

[Peckinpah]

@HoosierDaddy

It was from seeing your teamster before, I decided my next jacket would be in battered tan.

Every time I look at those photos I think, that's incredible.

 

[navetsea]

yesterday I was in whatsapp communication with this guy who is the main pattern maker/ cutter working for this leather jacket shop I mto my custom jacket from, after a long pause since he got heavy flu ( i suspect covid), so there is a hope again I will get my cross zip "all fingers crossed" still I don't go near that place, not sure any of the workers there vaccined, I bet none. and my country is going through uncharted territory atm.

 

[handymike]

Glad to hear about the jacket project, but sorry to read and hear about the Covid situation in your country. Stay safe!

 

[tmitchell59]

I’m a weak, weak…weak man.

This purchase should provide some nourishment and make you stronger!

Even though these jackets were advertised with detachable collars I just don't see them, so I do get it. This has a through belt?

 

[tmitchell59]

I’m a weak, weak…weak man.

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Horsehide Herc. The mouton beckoned.

I saw the listing; I would have bought it too. Great find, great buy! I noticed 1954 date on the Tag. Got to be the year purchased. That makes it a more interesting find in the Hercules world. A full review is expected.

 

[JMax]

This purchase should provide some nourishment and make you stronger!

Even though these jackets were advertised with detachable collars I just don't see them, so I do get it. This has a through belt?

Yes, through belt.

I saw 1954. Very cool.

I’m somewhat sure the steer one that arrives today is from around 1951.