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  1. Sloan1874

    Aero natural Vicenza

    I used a sponge and some tepid water. I just let it air dry, mainly in the sun when possible. Here's a few pics from back in the day. It's darker now and has a lot more marks. You have to develop a relaxed attitude to getting marks and smudges on it btw. It's that new guitar thing: the first...
  2. Sloan1874

    Aero natural Vicenza

    Lovely jacket. I'm four years into my journey. I recommend giving it a wipe down with water initially, otherwise you'll find the endless random waterdrop stains will drive you nuts.
  3. Sloan1874

    Help with Aeroleather D-1 jacket.

    I got mine off the peg, it was a return that had been customised with russet vicenza russet tapes and had the pocket zips removed, so I doubt any special requests would be a problem. Losing the zips was a neat move, as it means they don't scrape at your hands in cold weather. I don't think there...
  4. Sloan1874

    Help with Aeroleather D-1 jacket.

    One of the big recommendations of the D-1 is its relative light weight. I owned an Aero ANJ-4 and it was work of art: goatskin front panels, elbow patches and cuffs; thick shearling, and great wind proofing. But it was a heavy beast and only really wearable in the depths of winter. I traded mine...
  5. Sloan1874

    Help with Aeroleather D-1 jacket.

    The outer shell of a D-1 is simply the treated and coated skin that's attached to the shearling, it's not something you can treat like horsehide. The only horsehide you'll get are the tapes on the shoulder seams, pockets etc. If you want a shearling-lined horsehide jacket, then you'd need to...
  7. Sloan1874

    Bronson French Corduroy Hunting Jacket

    I really liked that jacket, too. My experience with Bronson is that you have to size up. I bought a denim jacket from them, and the 38 just fit and no more. Kind of discouraged me from buying any more, tbh.
  8. Sloan1874

    Stiff Talon zipper

    Get a pencil and rub it up and down the zipper. The graphite should help the slider move more easily. The vintage Kwik on my A-2 was very gritty and stiff before I did that.
  9. Sloan1874

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    5'9", 36" chest, 30" waist, 140lb I'm normally stone-cold size 36, so the USN stuff must run large! I've only got one other 34 and that's an Aero Barnstormer, which is a jacket usually worn as an overcoat but I wanted to wear it just with a jumper so I sized down.
  10. Sloan1874

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I've just gone through this experience last month. Generally, the advice seems is that you size down. In my case, I bought a late-70s pea coat, pristine kersey with pewter buttons, in a 36. It was fine around the chest and arms, but in the end I felt it was too boxy around the shoulders and just...
  11. Sloan1874

    Aero Leather Lining Situation

    I've owned six Aero jackets with the full spectrum of linings (cotton, wool, heavy wool and rayon) for more than a decade, and, tbh, I've never had any or tear like this. I'd get in touch with Aero, I'm sure they'll be able to help you.
  13. Sloan1874

    New (to me) Aero A2 Bronco - Tobacco Badalassi

    Looks spot on to me. Lovely knit-leather combo, too.
  14. Sloan1874

    Good Wear Whereabouts?

    A phone call might do the trick. I've still got an order on the books, been there for a few years. Might be a chance to chat about that.
  15. Sloan1874

    Good Wear Whereabouts?

    Anyone spoken to John lately? I've been trying to get in touch about repairing the zip on my Dubow, but I've got nothing back from him. I had spoken to him about it earlier last year, but I've heard nothing since.
  16. Sloan1874

    What is wrong with me?

    This is absolutely true. We all start off thinking "This will last me a lifetime". Then you get it and you think "well, it's great, but I really like x design. Then you do a bit of research, you decide to put down a bit of a deposit (rationalising that it's 'spreading the cost', and on we go...
  17. Sloan1874

    Questions about the Buzz Rickson "Greyhound" pea coat from HPA

    I literally took delivery of a vintage navy issue pea coat about an hour ago. I took a bit of a flyer on it as i was working off the measurements on the ebay seller, but i was really lucky and it’s an aazing bit of kit: 70s issue, kersey cloth with pewter buttons. It’s a bit crumpled and in need...
  19. Sloan1874

    Your opinion on my new Irvin jacket

    Nice to have somewhere to keep your hands warm too.
  20. Sloan1874

    Aero Hooch Hauler Thread 2022

    I have a Japanese extra slim fit Bootlegger with a zipless map pocket. Initially, I wasn't sure about it, but it's deep enough for things to be secure and the rain doesn't get in, and it means you've always got somewhere you stick your wallet or phone at a moment's notice. Love the HH in blue...
  21. Sloan1874

    What jeans are you wearing today ?

    Continuing the Japanese splurge: new pair of Oni 20oz Secret Denim, in a semi-tight straight cut. Amazing denim - I don't how they do it, but it manages to be both formidably solid but also wearable straight out of the import bag. Love the things: slubby, fuzzy deep indigo, capable of keeping...
  22. Sloan1874

    Questions about sheepskin (Shearling) jackets

    It was Aero, made by Greg Field, now of Field Leathers. He did an amazing job, pin-sharp stitching and cutting. Part of me regrets trading it, because it was just a fantastic item, but it would be like owning a Ferrari just to do my daily 10 minute commute! V difficult to justify!
  23. Sloan1874

    Help checking an Aero J-106 build

    Is the inside pocket necessary? You've got two external pockets already and a cross-zip to contend with, so it might become a bit redundant. However, my general advice, especially with your first Aero, is don't screw around with the basic pattern too much. You're ordering an Aero because you...

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