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

[morrison2951]

No it had nothing to do with the color, it all looks like couch leather to me. Far as I know there aren't that many options for brown. There's maple (which I had) and cedar. The redwood I wouldn't call brown as it's a legit red. I think the dark hicory vancouver leather is a bit nicer without the super high gloss.

Then it must have been the pull-up.

We'll see how my Aero Maxwell ages over time in the lighter color.... so far, me likey.

 

[ton312]

Then it must have been the pull-up.

We'll see how my Aero Maxwell ages over time in the lighter color.... so far, me likey.

Is yours cedar bainbridge? I tried to love bainbridge but it just didn't happen. Too thin, too waxy...it did smell great though. Ultimately I wore the comp weight version of that jacket far more.

 

[skybert]

I had a Vanson in it. To me it looked a little too close to couch leather.
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How long did you wear it, and did the shine dull at all?
LW HH is one of my favorite hides, but looks and feels like dry cardboard before it's worn. I'd have guessed Bainbridge looks less like a shiny couch after a while, but I could be wrong.

 

[ton312]

How long did you wear it, and did the shine dull at all?
LW HH is one of my favorite hides, but looks and feels like dry cardboard before it's worn. I'd have guessed Bainbridge looks less like a shiny couch after a while, but I could be wrong.

I did not give it nearly enough wear to know but I suspect it certainly would've dulled with age. I have yet to see a "worn in" example,

 

[morrison2951]

Is yours cedar bainbridge? I tried to love bainbridge but it just didn't happen. Too thin, too waxy...it did smell great though. Ultimately I wore the comp weight version of that jacket far more.

Don't know other than it's Bainbridge as it's second hand originally from Thurston Bros.

I had been admiring the Thurston Bros jackets when stumbling upon their description of this leather as starting out hard and smooth and it then creases to reveal incredible grain and color variation.

We shall wait and see...

 

[Canuck Panda]

My Aero Type III arrived today - Hurray!!!

The jacket wasn't expected until Monday 9-19-22 but it came 3 days early. The jacket was shipped on Tuesday and got here in about 3 days from overseas. That is super fast! From initial order placement to receipt it was just about 4 weeks. There were no additional fees/customs/taxes and the jacket was passed from DHL to USPS and delivered just a bit ago. Thanks to Canuck Panda for your input regarding potential charges.

I did take a few initial images, did a cursory try on and will provide additional images and wear in good time. The jacket is perfection in every expected way. The fit is near perfect (standard sz 44) although a bit stiff which is to be expected with a new born jacket. I really like the contrast between the navy blue exterior and wine cotton sateen lining which is not as bright in person.

Not sure if I should create a new thread in reference to my arrival or continue posting in this one.

So, in summary, at this point in time - Color me Happy!

Nice jacket congrats! This batch of navy Vicenza looks great. The Aero Type3 is a very comfortable pattern, the leather should break in very fast. Enjoy.

 

[Canuck Panda]

About Bainbridge and CXL. I think everyone is trying to crack the code. How to have that CXL finish but more wearable - little or no warm up time needed. How to get that substantial feeling without it weighing too much. I think some type of thinned down CXL steer is the answer. But that's just my daydreaming. And I think Bainbridge was created with that intend too.

 

[morrison2951]

And more on my Bainbridge research before recently taking the plunge:

Bainbridge is described as a medium weight leather and comes out nearly the same as Badalassi and Vicenza. The feel of the leather (body/stiffness) is in between the Badalassi and the Vicenza.

Bainbridge feels just a little stiffer than Vicenza, but it's very flexible and will shape to you quickly.

So far, color me impressed.

 

[Mickiemac]

Nice jacket congrats! This batch of navy Vicenza looks great. The Aero Type3 is a very comfortable pattern, the leather should break in very fast. Enjoy.

Thanks. As this is my first exposure to Vicenza I must say I'm impressed with it. In comparison, I have a regular 1/2 belt in FQ HH and a long 1/2 belt in the super heavy CXL steerhide and the Vicenza is far more wearable than the CXL. Since the Type III is more casual in style this makes sense. The leather is a bit stiff but I've worn it for a while and the sleeves are already seasoning up nicely. This Aero has moved to the front of the line in relation to the Vanson Maverick, Schott Naked cowhide Jean style and Iron Heart Type III HH jackets that I have. Since this acquisition I am pondering getting another Type III but in the Natural Vicenza before the new site discount expires!

 

[ton312]

About Bainbridge and CXL. I think everyone is trying to crack the code. How to have that CXL finish but more wearable - little or no warm up time needed. How to get that substantial feeling without it weighing too much. I think some type of thinned down CXL steer is the answer. But that's just my daydreaming. And I think Bainbridge was created with that intend too.

Yeah that’s exactly the feeling I got too. Initially I felt it was kind of like CXL without the pain and suffering but I quickly lost my appetite to wear it. My jacket was lighter than both my current vic jackets and felt inconsistently thin in certain spots on the sleeves. Not 5 Star thin but I noticed it. I’m sure like every other leather option it’s subject to variance.
Nevertheless, if one wishes for the qualities of a CXL jacket, they will not be had with bainbridge. It is it’s own thing. Personally, not for me. I loved mine out of the box but that love faded fast.

 

[Mickiemac]

Just a few images of the quartet of Type III style jackets featuring the recently arrived Aero in the 2nd image. The Vanson is a really sturdy jacket and the leather is acceptable although it took a lot of seasoning to get it look decent. The Schott is just OK and is good for a quick grab-n-go jacket. The Iron Heart is really quite special and the leather is ultra soft with lots of grain. The Aero - here we have the winner of the bunch. The hides are superb and rather pliable with impeccable finishing throughout. I really like the IH and comparing it to the Aero (for almost 1/2 the price) means I could get 2 Aero's for one IH although I got the IH as a 'gift'. So many jackets and so little time to wear them.

 

[Destruct]

Picked up this stunning half belt from JL yesterday, perfect fit for an “M”

 

[Jaswinder Singh]

Picked up this stunning half belt from JL yesterday, perfect fit for an “M”

That looks great! More details on the jacket? How much does something like that cost?

 

[ton312]

Picked up this stunning half belt from JL yesterday, perfect fit for an “M”

Can you share the measurements? Do they have a stock of these ready to sell?

 

[Destruct]

That looks great! More details on the jacket? How much does something like that cost?

Can you share the measurements? Do they have a stock of these ready to sell?

It’s JL’s Del-66 style in 4oz oxford tan steerhide. It must weigh 6.5-7 lbs. The jacket ran me $695 + tax. They had a Lg/44 and an XL/46(?) on the rack in this steerhide as well.

The hide is incredibly stiff, will definitely take a while to break in but it’s an absolute thing of beauty.

21” p2p
19.5” waist
25” sleeves
18.5” shoulders
25” length

 

[navetsea]

Just a few images of the quartet of Type III style jackets featuring the recently arrived Aero in the 2nd image. The Vanson is a really sturdy jacket and the leather is acceptable although it took a lot of seasoning to get it look decent. The Schott is just OK and is good for a quick grab-n-go jacket. The Iron Heart is really quite special and the leather is ultra soft with lots of grain. The Aero - here we have the winner of the bunch. The hides are superb and rather pliable with impeccable finishing throughout. I really like the IH and comparing it to the Aero (for almost 1/2 the price) means I could get 2 Aero's for one IH although I got the IH as a 'gift'. So many jackets and so little time to wear them.

yeah.. that aero has an unfair advantage with that red tab since they are buddy buddy with levistrauss, just a very small thing but adding so much flair.

 

[ton312]

It’s JL’s Del-66 style in 4oz oxford tan steerhide. It must weigh 6.5-7 lbs. The jacket ran me $695 + tax. They had a Lg/44 and an XL/46(?) on the rack in this steerhide as well.

The hide is incredibly stiff, will definitely take a while to break in but it’s an absolute thing of beauty.

21” p2p
19.5” waist
25” sleeves
18.5” shoulders
25” length

Stunning jacket. You did very well!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Yeah that’s exactly the feeling I got too. Initially I felt it was kind of like CXL without the pain and suffering but I quickly lost my appetite to wear it. My jacket was lighter than both my current vic jackets and felt inconsistently thin in certain spots on the sleeves. Not 5 Star thin but I noticed it. I’m sure like every other leather option it’s subject to variance.
Nevertheless, if one wishes for the qualities of a CXL jacket, they will not be had with bainbridge. It is it’s own thing. Personally, not for me. I loved mine out of the box but that love faded fast.

They've got Kelpie now. Which I haven't seen in person yet. I am hoping it would be a 2.5oz version of the CXL that doesn't need as much warm up time but same CXL look and hefty hand feel.

I remember TheDonEffect did a thinned down CXL jacket at Johnson.

If it's easy (cracking the CXL code), then they'd be everywhere already!

 

[ton312]

They've got Kelpie now. Which I haven't seen in person yet. I am hoping it would be a 2.5oz version of the CXL that doesn't need as much warm up time but same CXL look and hefty hand feel.

I remember TheDonEffect did a thinned down CXL jacket at Johnson.

If it's easy (cracking the CXL code), then they'd be everywhere already!

I’ve got Kelpie (green) on my wool HB from Aero. I think it’s even thinner. Maybe 2oz?

 

[Canuck Panda]

I’ve got Kelpie (green) on my wool HB from Aero. I think it’s even thinner. Maybe 2oz?

Yeah I forgot about that one! I only remember the green wool. Does it look CXL? I've got a Seven in that hide in the works. I hope it is on par with CXL finish but easier to wear...