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    Aero Highwayman or 1930s Halfbelt?

    I am not sure what someone's height has to do with how good a halfbelt looks except that taller people show off clothing better or maybe just look better. i am 5'6" and I don't have any problem with the fit of my 30's half belt relative to any other styles. Now torso to leg proportion might...
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    Aero leather samples comparison

    Furrowson, I don't know where you live, but if really cold weather is a concern, put the samples in the freezer for half an hour and see how they react. CXL stiffens more than most. Or like Rocketeer said, don't worry about it.
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    Aero leather samples comparison

    How dark is your oil pull sample? I was a little disappointed that mine was so dark. I really would like a mid-brown. I am told the batches can differ and that you can request darker or lighter hides, but I wonder wha is typical.
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    Aero Oil Pull Specifications

    It is less water resistant than CXL for certain. The leather absorbs the water. I have had jackets of unprotected leather before and got them soaked through 10 or more times with no bad results. The oils in the leather protect it. Just let it dry narturally. But no, it isn't very...
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    Highwayman Try-on Jacket.

    If you are in the UK and want a Highwayman fit jacket, couldn't you just order a stock jacket from Aero, make note of the modifications needed, return it and order one made-to-measure?
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    Aero Oil Pull Specifications

    The current oil pull in use at Aero doesn't seem to scuff much. It seems to be dyed through more than most leathers and perhaps that is why. Now the Shackleton leather scuffs easily and noticeably but that is battered steer.
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    Aero Oil Pull Specifications

    If he does that then the public misses out on information they might find useful when they do a Google search for Aero oil pull horsehide.
  9. K

    Aero Oil Pull Specifications

    By the sample I have, I would guess about 2.5 oz thickness, which i think is something like 1.1 mm. Samples are hard to judge by as they represent such a small part of the whole hide. Definitely in Aero's medium weight category. Aero used to have a heavier, thicker oil pull which I thought...
  10. K

    The New Aero Blizzard

    The waistcoat is odd but it doesn't bother me since if I need to use it for warmth, the jacket would be closed anyway. I would also drop the fur collar, which looks nice in pictures but isn't my style. The most exciting thing to me is that Aero has a single breasted Barnstormer.
  11. K

    Help choosing an aero, please.

    My samples took forever. Is it Royal Mail? USPS? Customs? They did get here eventually. Anyone waiting, just be patient.
  13. K

    Help choosing an aero, please.

    I have a sample, that's all. I beat it up, twisted it,. soaked it and all that. I liked what I saw. It looks great both brand new and broken in. The slightly oily and matte look really makes it attractive. Besides, the break in period will be nearly non existent. CXL doesn't look great...
  14. K

    Help choosing an aero, please.

    Oil pull is a great choice. I am likely to go with it for my next jacket too.
  15. K

    The New Aero Blizzard

    Has anyone ordered this yet or even better, has anyone received one yet? I like the idea of a single breasted Barnstormer as double breasted is just a bit too much and a pain to wear since you need to leave it buttoned up. This one looks almost as good and is more practical. What is really...
  16. K

    Has anyone been able to stretch an aero for length?

    I have found Aero has a strange way of measuring. I never quite get the same numbers as they do. I went with the fit jacket through Thurston Brothers rather than going at it on my own so I made out ok.
  17. K

    Julie Leitch 25 years at Aero Leather

    My half belt was an RSM also. Great job, whoever you are. Maybe Julie will get my next order.
  19. K

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Hope you'll start a separate thread with some pictures. It looks fabulous.
  20. K

    Slim Fitting Leather Car Coat

    I have some leather samples from Pegasus and the new horsehide is one of my favorites. It is very thick but still light in weight. The car coat looks great.
  21. K

    Johnson Leathers

    WHat differences do you notice between the leather in your JL jacket and that used by Aero? The surface does look smoother to me but what else?
  22. K

    Real McCoys

    I could easily wear it with a few modifications. Take the big unsightly zipper away, flatten the pockets, shorten it,...oh never mind! I'll take a standard looking barnstormer.
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    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Hi Carrie, Are those pictures of the battered seal hide accurate in tone? I am just wondering if the battered seal is different from what is usually termed dark seal? Also, are you able to tell me how different the battered seal is from the CXL brown horsehide in color? I never trust my...

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