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  1. robrinay

    Aero Leather Clothing trial update

    It was in good condition but a few areas were fragile - a museum piece really.
  2. robrinay

    Aero Leather Clothing trial update

    Here are a few not very good pics of me wearing an original - belonged to a friend but now sold. http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/robrinay/library/RFC%20Flying%20Coat
  3. robrinay

    Aero Leather Clothing trial update

    Something like this one pictured at the Canadian Air Force Museum http://ww1.canada.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/jacket.jpg
  4. robrinay

    Jacket guys/gals, what briefcase do you carry? Do you match or change bags?

    I had a quick look via Google to see what Top gear Luggage looked like but was only able to find a pic of Jeremy Clarkson with a Ralph Lauren messenger bag in light tan on a Daily Mirror site. Completely unrelated - I searched this company out for someone in another thread but I know nothing...
  5. robrinay

    AERO or ALEXANDERS?

    Here is the address https://www.original-flightjackets.com/contact.php#lager
  7. robrinay

    Jacket guys/gals, what briefcase do you carry? Do you match or change bags?

    I know what Seb means I sold my Ruitertassen satchel as it was so heavy and uncomfortable to carry. I've been looking for a USPS mail satchel in good condition for s reasonable price but gave up when I found the Stickman Leather version. They are artisan made in the U.S...
  8. robrinay

    AERO or ALEXANDERS?

    Sorry HD I put it rather clumsily but have now edited the post appropriately.
  9. robrinay

    AERO or ALEXANDERS?

    Opinions here differ widely on those two makers. You perhaps need to decide which to buy from for yourself and trust them to make or sell you a jacket based on your measurements. They will advise you by email and you will get the fit you ask for. It just doesn't make sense to just ask those...
  10. robrinay

    Looking for Adventure Company

    Glad to have helped.
  11. robrinay

    Looking for Adventure Company

    http://www.melvillandmoon.com http://www.melvillandmoonshop.com/19-luggage Chapman make similar stuff and are UK based https://www.chapmanbags.com
  13. robrinay

    Aero Leather Clothing trial update

    Well I'm saving up for an RFC flying coat! - I live in hope that he'll start making these ready for next Winter.
  14. robrinay

    Vintage USPS leather mail bags

    Thank you for the tip - I'll certainly look up Stohlman. I've already made a leather duffel bag - based on a NATO military duffel, but with a zip to aid neat packing - the zip is a heavy duty separable Talon that came from a black label perfecto Schott long half belt that came apart in the wash...
  15. robrinay

    Vintage USPS leather mail bags

    I've added a couple of pictures (above) of a particularly nice example of a vintage mail satchel. I gave in trying to find a reasonably priced vintage original in good condition and I've bought a used Stickman Leather Post bag on eBay. Stickman bags are artisan made in the U.S. and their post...
  16. robrinay

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Amazing.
  17. robrinay

    Question about fountain pens

    Great news - well done for persevering with it.
  19. robrinay

    Question about fountain pens

    Blue fingers - me too big smile! The best thing about vintage pens over modern ones is that with a short lesson in repair and the correct equipment they can be taken apart and the feed section and nib soaked and brushed clean before reassembly. Mind you even simple tasks can go wrong as I found...
  20. robrinay

    Question about fountain pens

    Ok that's sound advice - but it needs qualifying - here's an expert opinion from Fountainpennetwork - credit to PJohnP From a chemist and chemical engineer's perspective, one of the key elements in any discussion of chemical attack on materials is concentration, and then arising from that...
  21. robrinay

    Gustin Jeans Selvage Denim made in SF

    Crying with laughter thanks lads and lass! Back on thread I'm waiting for my first pair to arrive - #203 blue 14
  22. robrinay

    Question about fountain pens

    You can blow both ways through the section - from the nib end and from the cartridge end - try blowing from the nib end on the wooden one. Also if you can't find a rubber bulb like the ones on old car horns that just fits the section then a rubber tube and hypodermic without the needle could...
  23. robrinay

    Vintage USPS leather mail bags

    I've just discovered these and just wanted to say how well designed and beautiful they are. It's just a pity that originals cost so much on eBay and are usually 'cream crackered' (rhyming slang). The original manufacturers seemed to be Bucheimer, Bona Allen, Merit and Watts Mfg. There must be a...

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