The Highwayman is closer to 11 years old ( the leather trim at the bottom and the light "Stuart" lining were extras .... but they do allow a direct comparison with the Suburban)
Having had several ( 7 ) Highwayman jackets and 2 Suburbans I'd offer the following ...... while they "look" similar ... they are very different in how they fit and wear. The Suburban feels looser on .. but both are substantially larger than their equiv. sized halfbelt ( the modern Aero...
Nice jacket ... lots of similar ones out there ( Aeromarine, Aeronaut, Simmons Billt etc. etc. ) and at $1250 it's a lot of dough IMHO.
The patch pockets work much better than I thought they would ( so much so that my AL Simmons persuaded me to revisit my A2 again) .... and with an inside...
Nor did I and had 3 of mine relined by Aero ( sold 2 VDR's on that were the same ) .... Tartan, Cotton Drill and Shearling were the replacements all much comfier.
It's strange stuff because it feels soft yet has that scratchy / itchy feel when worn like a hair shirt.
I've avoided Alpaca...
Has anyone got a pair, tried a pair ......... what's the boot like in the flesh .... how does it compare to the Lennons ??
Looking for some feedback re. fit .. I like the look of the boots but I'm often beetween sizes 8 - 81/2 - 9 depending on the last. The manufacturers are pretty close to...
As a student I ( and a few of my peers) measured price in "Pints" ..... one pint being 56p in the Union Bar. It is interesting that if one uses this exchange rate a gallon of petrol is still the same price in Pints as it was in 1984. As an aside an Aero Highwayman was @200 pints .... a Schott...
Very nice .. and a great choice of hide ( easilly as strong re sheer and abrasion resistance as cowhide twice as thick ... so the same protection for half the weight and restriction). Looks like a great fit as well .. well done sir, top jacket.
Looking forward to seeing it after a few miles...
Perhaps we Glaswegians only holiday in a bed and breakfast in Saltcoats and only travel as far as a British Rail 2nd class retrun ticket can take us ( or as far a a std. thermos flask will keep the tea warm ) !
I've lived in 11 countries in 30 years in the energy sector ( including Singapore...
Yes and No.... the grade and materials are the same (CXL Steerhide) ... but the colours are subtley different in anything other than Black. Details as far as I am aware are as follows :
Grade - CXL Steerhide ( this has a std. graded thickness between 1.5 and 3oz ( from Nick at Horween))...
Rayon has been used in USN Leather ( goatskin jackets) for decades (G-1. M422a, AN6552 ) ..... My Eastman G-1 was lined in Bemberg Rayon, my Aero's and the BK are Rayon but I have no idea the manufacturer. I haven't found it to be sweaty or uncomfortable in any way in any of mine ( summer...
I've got a LHB ( Long Half Belt) in MWHH and it's soft as a very sof thing ... I really rate it 2oz and lovely to wear no stiffness at all.
I've got 2 aero goat jackets M422a and AN6552 ... again the goat is a little stiffer now but still 10x more pliable than FQHH even when new. Top material...
Excellent John ( and Aero) .... looks like a great pattern in the fit pic. ( I think the 42 looks OK John)
This isn't meant to be provocative in any way ... but is the price point the same as the old ones at £750 ( just being conscious of the 4 different price points for RAF Jackets by Aero...
Hi Bunyip .. yes it will. It is not struck through and the base hide is dark brown.
Depending on the finish this may happen quickly ( several months - tumbled / vintage to a couple of years - std CXL )
So repairs have been done .... by "Mike The Stitch" one of the few genuine "master tailors" :)
repairs were :
1. Replacement pocket flap
2. Repair to back
3. Replacement cuff buttons with Denison replacements ( I may replace the eppaulette buttons but they ar fine for now)
Original...
Looks GREAT John .. I've had a few of the old Aero ones and they always came in a little long and quite big in the collar ..... thoughts on this ???
Equally ... how does it compare re. pocket length - they look quite long ( but this could be the angle etc.)
Very nice though ... but looks...
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