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red devil

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But Aero can't source the cognac CXL. And when we're talking build quality with CXL between Aero and Vanson it's a draw. For rarity. I think it tops 7 bills. We'll find out!

I think you can find that CXL on your own. Although sourcing the leather on your own and having your favourite maker use it might turn out more expensive in the end
 
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My prediction, the bidding gets stupid, winner has second thoughts and cancels the order, it gets relisted and sells for half the original winning bid. I've seen it happen.
Man that's the absolute worst for a seller. I've been on the receiving end of that. It's why I hate auctions. eBay should require a blood sensing mouse be used and the bidder should have to prick their finger when they bid on something like this. No tire kickers! You must COMMIT!
 
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Jacket that refuses to age...

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Jacket that refuses to age...

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Look forward to seeing you and your new Trevor. I've got to swear off Truckers.

That Aero will come around.

I'm calling this Trevor mine. I don't think I'm going to do a lot better than this. At least that's what I tell myself!

Long live the leather trucker!
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Look forward to seeing you and your new Trevor. I've got to swear off Truckers.

That Aero will come around.

I'm calling this Trevor mine. I don't think I'm going to do a lot better than this. At least that's what I tell myself!

Long live the leather trucker!
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Can't wait to see it either!!! Few more days. Good call keeping that one. It's awesome! Much better dimensions tho that one kills too!
 

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I think you can find that CXL on your own. Although sourcing the leather on your own and having your favourite maker use it might turn out more expensive in the end
I can attest that this is definitely the case. I purchased 4 oz brown CXL from Horween for my first custom jacket made by Johnson Leathers. I wouldn't do it again.
 

El Marro

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Too expensive?
PN,
That's part of it, the other part was me reinventing the wheel of leather jacket design. I sourced the leather, the lining and even some corduroy for the pockets...
Alan tried nicely to steer me away from some of my more "creative" ideas but I would not be disuaded. I ended up with a one of a kind jacket that I do not particularly like.
 
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PN,
That's part of it, the other part was me reinventing the wheel of leather jacket design. I sourced the leather, the lining and even some corduroy for the pockets...
Alan tried nicely to steer me away from some of my more "creative" ideas but I would not be disuaded. I ended up with a one of a kind jacket that I do not particularly like.
Let's get to the pics!!! Sounds like you had a good recipe!
 

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Looking at the picture of myself and reading your responses, I am hard-pressed to explain what it is that I don't like about this jacket. It is beautifully made, but in my minds eye I was seeing something else. I was imagining a trim fitting 30s half belt from Aero and this jacket feels more like a loose heavy car coat to me.
 

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