I didn’t know that. Thanks Terry!They did horsehide too.
The Steerhide shows up more often.
They do have a very nice tailored fit.
I didn’t know that. Thanks Terry!They did horsehide too.
The Steerhide shows up more often.
They do have a very nice tailored fit.
I haven’t been a huge fan of cross-zip jackets, until now...
1940s Ralphs-Pugh Patrol Jacket:
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It needs some repairs and resto-work, but I think it might be worth fixing this one up.
LW test? Looks good!
LW test? Looks good!
At the ass end of May we shouldn’t be wearing jackets! Tomorrow looks cold too.Yes, forgot.
It will never be a perfect match. That I know. Trying to decide what to do. A total refund has been offered.
True but it is my soul jacket. This hide ...it can’t be duplicated. In almost 15 years of collecting Aero...it’s the only one of its kind I’ve encountered. True 4.5 maybe even 5oz mega steer.I’d take the refund and move on. It’s not like it’s your sole jacket.
True but it is my soul jacket. This hide ...it can’t be duplicated. In almost 15 years of collecting Aero...it’s the only one of its kind I’ve encountered. True 4.5 maybe even 5oz mega steer.
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By “flair” I think you must mean...the best collar EVER, and a fantastic fit!
I love the almost 3” drop in front. It also has D-pocket stitching like on the Block-bilt jackets. Yes, I believe they only did steerhide. I’m pretty sure that’s what mine is.
Indeed. After my repair and a couple of days of wear it’s all but forgotten. In other words:Keep it. And do so because it's not perfect which means your expectations are no longer an important part of the enjoyment you get wearing it. It doesn't need to be pristine and fawned over, it can we worn and trashed. This is a jacket you can let your kid wear because it has so much of yourself and history in it. The cut is just a story that will always be part of the history of this jacket.
Holy frigggn cow!!! That is amazing!!!! How did you spec the fit? It's perfect, not too trim but still very neat. What an amazing jacket! That's a game ender right there.My long awaited Lost Worlds CHP arrived today and I couldn’t be happier.
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This beast weighs in at almost 10 pounds but it feels pretty comfortable right out of the box. The horsehide is thicker than that of any other jacket I own with the possible exception of my vintage Cal Leathers CHP.
I’m quite pleased with the fit, especially knowing that it will only improve as the jacket settles in and softens up a bit.
My long awaited Lost Worlds CHP arrived today and I couldn’t be happier.
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This beast weighs in at almost 10 pounds but it feels pretty comfortable right out of the box. The horsehide is thicker than that of any other jacket I own with the possible exception of my vintage Cal Leathers CHP.
I’m quite pleased with the fit, especially knowing that it will only improve as the jacket settles in and softens up a bit.