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  1. Feliksas

    Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining - £375 OBO

    *Bump* make me an offer ;)
  2. Feliksas

    Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining - £375 OBO

    Shame! But I appreciated your interest :) Good luck on finding a waistcoat the suits, and sending possible buyers my way in the meantime ;)
  3. Feliksas

    Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining - £375 OBO

    Not at all! I'm 183cm tall, and presently 84cm around the belly button, and 80kg total on the nose; in the photo (pre summer holiday!), I was probably closer to 82cm. I'm of the mind that a waistcoat should be snug; for what it's worth, I think Aero told me the Shackleton is as snug as the Type...
  4. Feliksas

    William Lennon "Steampunk" 78TC Work Boots - £150 OBO

    *bump* who wouldn't want to be shod in William Lennon boots for the fall season?
  5. Feliksas

    Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining - £375 OBO

    *bump* would look great in someone's fall wardrobe ;)
  7. Feliksas

    William Lennon "Steampunk" 78TC Work Boots - £150 OBO

    *bump* hoping to sell this summer, new price: £100 + shipping
  8. Feliksas

    Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining - £375 OBO

    *bump* hoping to sell this summer, price lowered to £300 + shipping
  9. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    I got wax from a neighbour that has bees, but I don't think it matters much--I guess mine was yellow, but either way, unless you had white leather, I doubt it will significantly change things.
  10. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    Ah, just to qualify - my HH was *unfinished,* not natural; my other jacket is natural CXL HH, and it just turned into a chestnut brown over time; see my other posts. So to be super clear: my method seems to only work on *unfinished* leather, of which I think Aero only has one? If it's already...
  11. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    You'l have to experiment, but 1:1 is too wax-heavy, it won't work in very well, so somewhere around 1 part wax and 3 parts neatsfoot oil, by weight. If you try it, show your results! Again, it will take years for the new patina to develop, but voila, you see what can be achieved with just two...
  13. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    I had an old murray's pomade tin, but any tin would do. I put the tin in a pot of water so that it would be like a double boiler and wouldn't get scorching hot. Then I melt my wax in the container, and then just mixed in my pre-weighed neatsfoot oil. I did everything by weight, not by volume...
  14. Feliksas

    Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining - £375 OBO

    Done! Here's one image that wouldn't fit in the 10 image max limit:
  15. Feliksas

    William Lennon "Steampunk" 78TC Work Boots - £150 OBO

    'afternoon All, The spring cleaning continues! This time, a pair of William Lennon custom "steampunk" 78 TC work boots, with a fresh resole. These boots are used and have been mended: in particular, you can see where the heel was mended with metal rivets, and the leather on the right toe has a...
  16. Feliksas

    Aero Shackleton Waistcoat - Size 38, Battered Seal, Leather Back, Tweed Lining - £375 OBO

    Good afternoon all, Alas, it's time to part with my beloved, custom, Shackleton waistcoat. Original thread here. Reason for sale--while I love the idea of it, and take it out often, I've only worn it a half-dozen times since I bought it; my Type III jacket suits my style better. Specs...
  17. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    I'll see what I can do :D It's a medium pain to make, but I was thinking about making a new batch for myself, so if I do, I'll make you some, too :) If you like it, and there's "demand," I'd consider making a few bigger batches I guess. -F
  19. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    Fantastic photo, excited as well to see how this jacket ages! Especially if you decide to mix up a batch of conditioner like I did :D
  20. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    I love it, although it takes 2-3 years of hard use to get it to look how I'd like it to look--didn't love year one, but I knew I was in for the long game :D Have you treated yours at all, or let it age without oiling it?
  21. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    Sunny day today, so a good opportunity to show the patina in sunlight and up closer:
  22. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    I was debating trying to sell my oil and wax mixture, but it's so easy, anyone could do it: it's just 1 part beeswax and 3 parts neatsfoot oil, wait for a hot day for the mixture to be naturally soft, and that's it. About ever 2 years seems to be the right frequency, and as you can see, it gives...
  23. Feliksas

    Aero Unfinished Horse Hide 557XX Type III Break-In

    You know, I was shy to start wearing a hat, many years ago now, and I decided that if I was going to wear it, then I needed to "earn it." So although I'm inclined, since the infantry, to live some degree of outdoor life, every year, I nevertheless make sure that I sleep outside a few nights with...

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