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  1. Feliksas

    Problems with Aero Jacket and Talon Zipper

    So as some of you know, I'm putting together an order for a J-106. A Talon #10 was recommended, but Holly said that the shop doesn't stock them, and that maybe it was the "old" administration that offered them. Should I buy a ykk #10 in antique brass and send it to them? I like a tight...
  2. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    Holly said that this isn't an option--maybe that was old administration, but no such zipper, and no heavy-duty zippers in general, are on offer. @AeroFan_07, what should I do? Should I get a local cobbler to switch out the zippers after I get the jacket? I'm wary of punching more holes in my...
  3. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    This is also excellent advice--I asked Holly for the heaviest duty zipper, and she said that they don't do heavy duty zippers--but I guess I'll add this to the build instructions! If anything else comes to mind, please let me know!
  4. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    Brilliant! Tell me everything! Can you comment to the above, that it's not coated and will stain easily? I don't mind very much, just curious! I reckon a build like that on the J-106, as my daily jacket, could be quite something. I hear it's a good long year of breaking, not a matter of months...
  5. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    That's a good point, but is the natural cxl sans top coat? I was under the impression that it referred to the colouring, and that everything else was the same? I suppose I should drop Horween a line just to hear it from the horse's mouth, but my my, it's hard to help myself. Probably because of...
  7. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    I'm going to quit trying to explain my colour rational ; ) But, of interest, is this: https://www.contextclothing.com/brands/schott-nyc/ss14-model-113-cxl Tracked down that other jacket. Essentially, I'd like an Aero variation of this, built on the J-106 base.
  8. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    Now what do you make of *this* jacket? It looks lighter than the brown chromexel HH, so could it be an aged natural HH? Found here while searching for examples of natural cxlhh...
  9. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    Gosh, I must really be having a hard time, you guys are not the first that have been confused by my comments! I mean that my Ike jacket is a lighter overall colour than is the standard brown horse hide used for the J-106; I know the natural tan HH won't turn into olive drab, but if it darkens...
  10. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    I don't think it will turn into olive drab ;) What I mean is, that since I usually wear olive drab, it will darken to a brown that is closer to OD than will the regular brown HH. Anyway, final discussions with Holly, hopefully I'll have something to show in a few months time! I haven't seen...
  11. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    Oh man, if the pockets were higher at breast level, I'd seriously consider it! I've even tried to find someone here in Eastern Europe to make me a leather Ike jacket by using one of my old ones for a pattern, but no dice! Also, I think I'm going to risk the size 38 J-106 :D I like a tight...
  13. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    Alright, you and aero have convinced me not to apply Huberd's to the new jacket, once it's in ;) And your comment about the leather darkening makes me think that the natural, lighter, leather I've picked is the right choice, as I'm aiming at something as close to olive drab, and less chestnut...
  14. Feliksas

    Patina, Colour Change, & Leather Jacket Treatment

    Howdy folks, Semi-lurker here with but a few posts, but as I'm lining up to buy an Aero J-106, I've started to post some more. I've been wearing Ike jackets since forever, but since Aero won't make me a leather one, I've decided to go for a *natural* CXFQHH. Why? Because the brown is darker...
  15. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    @AeroFan_07 , thanks for the tips! By backpack, I mean rucksack :D I have this whole "adventurer" style I'm cultivating since leaving the army, and also plan to do real camping and ruck marching with the jacket; my wool Ike jackets last about 4 years before the back gets worn through, but I've...
  16. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    While we're here, as part of a custom build, I'd like to get a top and bottom yolk, both for style, and for function: I'm always with an army backpack, and those places tend to wear down more than the flat back; i reckon that a yolk, while also stylish to my eye (the jacket will be brown), might...
  17. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    Man, even better! Ok, this remind me of bracketing in the army :P Drop arty a little bit too far, then a little bit too close, and eventually, you get onto target :D Now how about treating the leather? I'm a big fan of Hubert's Shoe Grease, and I used it on my horsehide William Lennon boots...
  19. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    There we go, that's the info I needed! Boom, thanks. My intent is for this to be a 4 seasons jacket, so I've asked if they can do a removable lining, if not, something thin and then a 40-42 I guess so I can put a wool sweater underneath!
  20. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    I got the HWM cheap off of ebay, 200 pounds I think, but the zipper was pretty broken, and I like more pockets etc. Liked it, didn't love it, sold it for what I paid, talking to Aero about a brown J106 now (I wanted them to make a leather Ike jacket for me, but they said no--an Ike jacket is...
  21. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    @Monitor, now I'm stressed out :P I usually wear a 38R Ike Jacket, and see the attached photos of my wearing a 38 highwayman. I was keen set on 38, but now I fear that I might be a secret 40!
  22. Feliksas

    My new Aero Two Tone J106 in FQHH

    @mendelboaz, how tall are you and what's your weight, if you don't mind me asking? I'm considering the j106 myself, as the "one leather jacket to have," and I reckon that we might be a similar size. I'm 183cm, 80kg. Cheers! -F
  23. Feliksas

    Leather Ike Jacket

    Howdy all, thanks for the replies! I found the Vanson one, too, but it's not quite it. Here's almost exactly what I'm looking for:

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