Edward
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Carrie @ Thurston just informed me that their thinnest offerings for Aero is Vicenza (3 oz.) and goatskin (2.75 oz.)--so unfortunately no unusual leathers right now. As far as lambskin, I am open to the idea, but it seems like none of the quality makers we've discussed here even offer it. Do you have any suggestions on who does lamb?
Wested Leathers do lamb (Doctor Strange's Indy jacket is one of theirs). Wested are a more budget affair price-wise, and perhaps not as classy as the likes of Aero, though much cheaper and certainly very nice for the money. FWIW, I've also owned an Indy in their goat leather, which is a bit tougher than the lamb, but still very light (much lighter than Aero's).
I've recently been introduced to 'Cape' hide which is from a Sheep I believe and is very light. My introduction was via an A-1 (which is my lightest leather jacket). My Hartman is in Cape too Cape is a lot more substantial than I originally thought it would be
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Yes, it's made from sheep (now..... originally is was from a very specific goat)- I think it's slightly tougher than lamb, but as light. From what I'm aware, I think the sheepskin that Lewis currently offer is basically capeskin... as were most British-made lether jackets back in the day.
From dictionary.com: "a firm, washable leather used especially for gloves, originally made from the skin of goats from the Cape of Good Hope, but now from hairy lambskin or sheepskin." http://www.dictionary.com/browse/capeskin