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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Hmm strange. I asked Holly from Aero and she swore the B3 is perfect for Scottish weather haha.
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    Aviator Shearling jackets, b3, b6: Simmons Bilt vs Aero vs Eastman

    As far as I know, Aero's B3 still uses a 22mm shearling. This is still quite thick compared to Eastman's 17mm. This guy got an Aero from 2015: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/b3-jacket-correct-length.83412/ As you can see from the pics, the Aero B3 is clearly much thicker than your...
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    Aviator Shearling jackets, b3, b6: Simmons Bilt vs Aero vs Eastman

    Hi I am aware of the Alexander Leather/Simmons Bilt feud against Aero. However, speaking strictly from the quality standpoint, what do you think about Simmons Bilt's quality vs. Aero? Is it comparable? Do you have any experience with that company? Of those 3 companies based in the UK, which...
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    Any suggestion for B3 Ladies manufacturers?

    Hi My sister would like to get a B3 or B6 jacket. Unfortunately, Eastman and Aero don't offer such jackets for ladies. I see that Cockpit USA and Schott make some, but neither of them are 100% authentic. Can anyone suggest makers on the Eastman and Aero calibre who also make a b3 or b6 for...
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Hi. I think you might want to take the B6 jacket or look for manufacturers who produce thinner shearlings in their B3s. Eastman for example, is thinner than Aero, so you might want to check 'em out. But yes it does seem your temperature range is not quite cold enough to get a lot of use out of...
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Is it ferromil_de? I also like their selection but unfortunately no size 38 for me. They say it should come around October. Do you know how come their jackets priced quite low compared to Eastman's original? 1000 euros for a 50 cal is quite a bargain. And it's not used either. 100% new...
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    Used vintage B3 jackets question: Can I remove the patches without damaging the leather?

    Hi So my question is simple. I saw a nice Eastman B3 Jacket on Ebay. The downside is that it has some patches stitched on it which I don't find too aesthetically pleasing. Is it possible to purchase it and have those patches removed without damaging the leather? Anybody has had experience with...
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Did you buy the Eastman B3 50 cal from some German folks, by chance?
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Thanks for the recommendation. How long did you have to wait for your aero jacket? Is it around 8 weeks?
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    I didnt know you could have a shorter shearling with aero. That is very useful. I myself freeze quite easily. How does your anj in by shearling feel ? Where do you live and does it get cold in winter?
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    The aero is indeed thicke than the Eastman. Thus making its shape kinda bulgy... the Eastman appears more slim fit in my opinion. It all boils down to preference. I have a pretty low cold tolerance and always freeze in sub 0 C temperature. I'd hate to shell out 1200 pounds for an Eastman and...
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Yes that is for a size 38. My torso is quite small, only about 96 cm. Thin guy indeed. But yeah I'd need to order a b3 with +2.5 or 4cm to back lengh if I'm to take the Eastman route. The crux is that it would make it unreturnable. Which sucks as I have never gotten a b3 before in my life.
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    B3 Jackets Question: Aero vs. Eastman thickness, warmth

    Hi I am about to pull the trigger on a B3 Jacket, either from Aero or Eastman or possibly Simmons Bilt. I talked to Rob at Eastman and Holly at Aero. Apparently the thickness of the B3 from Eastman is 17 mm, and the B3 from Aero is 22 mm. So does this mean the Aero should be significanly warmer...
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