Hmmm it looks too big to me across the back.
I have a sheene (cafe racer with collar) without the gussets. Design wise It works very well & may suit you.
I don't think that I actually did try to scrape the surface off that one. But I still have the sample and as Craig mentioned, it appears to be dyed completely through the hide. I doubt you'd get a noticeable difference in colour if it were 'worn' in parts.
I managed to handle 2 of his jackets. Unfortunately for me the shape & sizing didn't end up working so they both went back.
The main points that I'd like to emphasise though is that;
a) the build quality of each jacket was superb. The hide choice was also wonderful.
b) Dave's communication...
Hey there fellow Sydneysider!
Here's a post I did a while back about different Aero samples. May be helpful.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-horsehide-samples.81194/
Price wise, I tend to agree with Monitor - you need to work out what you're happy with. Past sales via eBay & Aero's own sale pages are a good place to start for a guide.
It does look like a lovely jacket, I have one dating back to the early '90s & when fitted correctly, they are a lovely &...
The only piece that I can add to the conversation is to consider the 'dip' on the front of the '30s HB.
I had one once & loved the jacket. But the longer front actually annoyed me to no end when I was sitting down.
The back length was perfect, but the additional leather length at the front was...
I think I'll watch this thread....
If I were to ever consider another jacket, an asymmetrical zip jacket might just be the one to fit into the collection.
Nice one!
Like many others, I also own a couple of Julie's masterpieces.
A custom Sheene & custom Sunburst Halfbelt.
Funny thing is that with the stellar build quality & materials used, pretty much each of Julie's 14,000 jackets will all outlast her. What a legacy to leave behind!!!
For the sake of clarity, could I suggest we drop the term 'shrink'?
These jackets don't shrink, they mould to the body and as Ton mentioned, wrinkles set in causing the length to shorten ever so slightly. This is not shrinkage, but rather a normal and expected behaviour of an organic material...
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