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    Having a half belt made by Aero

    My experience has been that the thicker the leather the less range you have to play around with fit. Where a soft leather will allow you a little more range because it drapes easier and may allow a slightly tighter fit in a jacket that would be too constrictive in a stiffer leather. I...
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    New Lost Worlds 1930's Jacket Pattern

    I'd worry about that center vent if I planned on driving a car wearing that jacket. A couple layers of super-thick horsehide and seams right under your spine has the potential to get uncomfortable. I had a jacket with a low yoke seam on it and it drove me nuts when I was driving. I've never...
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    Aero Cafe Racer in brown oil pull horse hide

    Great fit on the jacket! The napolean pockets are a nice touch that make it very unique. What lining did you get? Could you give us your measurements and the jackets so we can get a feel for how Aero's Cafe sizing works on a real person. FWIW - Aero's tagged sizing isn't gospel. I've fit...
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    Saddleback Leather is raising prices and sends out an e-mail explaining why

    Anyone thinking about buying a Saddleback something might want to get it before September 28. I appreciated the following e-mail from Saddleback explaining the price increase, "Dave here. I have something important to tell you. It's not the most enjoyable message to give you. So here it is...
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    Comments on fit, please.

    Agreed - fit looks spot on. Forget OTR - custom might not fit you better. Are you using for riding? If it's comfortable when you're on the bike you have a winner. Is that the arm length or do you have some extra if you unzip them? I've got a similar jacket, action back / canted sleeve...
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    Biker Jacket question

    Hi JB, the double layer of leather in the front of the jacket that the zipper angle supports offers a little more protection from the wind. The zipper angle also allows for more venting options so the jacket is more usable/comfortable in a wider range of temperatures. The straight zip is fine...
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    Hmm do you think Brooks Bros. is regretting the Thom Browne fiasco???

    HAH! I've always felt a ploy included some deviousness or trickery at the expense of the opposition. Here's a definition from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ploy: ploy (ploi) n. An action calculated to frustrate an opponent or gain an advantage indirectly or deviously; a maneuver: "A...
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    Hmm do you think Brooks Bros. is regretting the Thom Browne fiasco???

    It's not a ploy if the younger arty crowd doesn't shop and BB and this gets them in the store and buying stuff. It's just good business and if the younger and arty gets older and more conservative they can continue to shop at BB. The Black Fleece collection only seems to be available on the...
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    Horsehide "bleeding" on shirts worn under the jacket

    I also have a cordovan Aero and have had a black Aero. Both the cordovan and black had this feeling when the leather was very warm but the black or cordovan never bled, fortunately. I found it easier breaking in the jacket when it was warm since it had more flex and drape. I don't know if...
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    Horsehide "bleeding" on shirts worn under the jacket

    I have a cordovan colored Highwayman (Horween's Chromexcel) and it has never transferred color. The link I included is a nice description of the leather from Horween's own website and it includes a nice Aero Highwayman picture. Horween says, "Chromexcel, or CXL as it’s written in the building...
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    A Message From Aero Leather USA

    PayPal refunded my money recently even though I was well past their 60-day custom made item time limit. I originally opened a complaint on March 27th when Holly e-mailed me. Paypal closed the complaint since it was past 45-days (Paypal reviewing/closing the complaint took 2 days). I...
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    What Jacket are you wearing 'this month?'

    +1 Have a front loader, use Woolite for dark colors, gentle cycle cold and haven't seen my denim fade a bit from washing.
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    Is goatskin inappropriate for a motorcycle jacket?

    Goat is typically a more comfortable hide than heavy steerhide or horsehide. Two advantages I see are that you can get specify a closer fit without sacrificing comfort and you'll be more likely to wear the jacket than hang it on the bars or put in the saddlebag.
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    How do loungers deal with extreme cold weather?

    Northern Outfitters seems to have the best procedure for dealing with extreme cold, avoid it, their customer service number is in Jacksonville, FL:) Some seriously nice looking gear - thanks for the link.
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    A Message From Aero Leather USA

    Chargeback explanation - Your bank, credit card, or financial service provider provides a charge back service. I hate referencing Wikipedia but they have the best explanation I can find that isn't super technical. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chargeback Here's an explanation from...
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    How do loungers deal with extreme cold weather?

    For something to put on over normal business clothes I'd recommend a down filled parka with a windproof/breathable shell, a wool/fleece combination hat with windblocking fleece, and boots/gloves to keep warm. This will keep you comfortable during most commutes and routine activities even if...
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    A Message From Aero Leather USA

    Agree completely. I haven't seen anyone mention preferential pricing or any quid pro quo for positive reviews here. RedBaron - your rampant speculation is offensive because there's nothing to support your premise that anyone got special pricing or was complicit in Mark's deceptions. You're...
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    A Message From Aero Leather USA

    ebay protection is 45 days standard and 60 days for custom made items. Since you ordered at least one jacket through ebay contact them immediately since you should be covered by their purchase protection. If you paid outside ebay with a credit card for your second jacket most cards offer 45...
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    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    Speculation on the wait times of Aero Leather USA versus Aero Leather Scotland is no longer necessary. Aero Leather USA has closed - check out the following thread - http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?63022-A-Message-From-Aero-Leather-USA
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    A Message From Aero Leather USA

    I appreciate the way you're handling the situation and feel you've shown a lot of class and character in what is clearly a wide-ranging incident with Mark Moye. My opinion is that Aero Leather Scotland is doing what is necessary to protect it's good name and I wanted to counterpoint JLANDERSON...

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