Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. Vespizzare

    Aero Heavy Steerhide vs. Vintage Horsehide

    I've posted a few threads on this subject and I hope I'm not wearing out my welcome. Anyway I'm finally 99 and 44/100% sure of what I want (a Zip-sleeve Highwayman) but the one dilemma I have left reqards the skin. I think I know what both are like because I have a "competition" Vanson...
  2. Vespizzare

    Communicating with Aero for USA Buyers

    Well that certainly answers my question. I'll definitely be calling you guys in about a week. (And BTW, this board has been a fantastic resource for me. Thanks to all.)
  3. Vespizzare

    Communicating with Aero for USA Buyers

    I'm not a pest and I'm not complaining one bit. I was just wondering how all this negotiating takes place: incremental emails or what? I don't usually even think about calling Scotland or know how much it costs, but it just sounded like people were genuinely communicating at a level beyond...
  4. Vespizzare

    Communicating with Aero for USA Buyers

    I see on threads about people talking to Amanda and others at Aero, hashing out details of orders, etc. Obviously a lot of communication is occuring and I was wondering is this by phone or email or how? I've asked a few preliminary questions via email and, while the answers were prompt, there...
  5. Vespizzare

    Would a Lost World's Rigger Make a Good Motorcycle Jacket

    Thanks, that's a good point on the zip-sleeves keeping the gloves on. Sometimes I think I really want an Aero but don't want to wait soooooo long.
  7. Vespizzare

    A2 Jacket on Old Time Television

    I think it's an "Edith Head" contract (from the film "The Great Waldo Pepper).
  8. Vespizzare

    A2 Jacket on Old Time Television

    I was noodling around on YouTube and came across "Amos 'n Andy," a show I used to watch all the time when I was kid, and experienced a shock of recognition when I noticed the jacket he always wore was an A2. Not exactly "military fit," but all the characters on that show were scufflin'...
  9. Vespizzare

    Would a Lost World's Rigger Make a Good Motorcycle Jacket

    I have a Vespa and sit up pretty straight, so I guess I'm okay.
  10. Vespizzare

    Would a Lost World's Rigger Make a Good Motorcycle Jacket

    I'm thinking very seriously of a Lost Worlds Rigger as an addition to my biking trousseau. I think it would be great for those times when I don't want to be wearing a biker jacket when I get where I'm going. The lack of zip-up sleeves doesn't bother me because I have other stuff to wear when...
  11. Vespizzare

    New Aero Bronco, russet goat...

    May I ask if that jacket follows your normal "chest measurement plus four inches" rule? It seems trimmer. I'm about to order something and I keep going back and forth on sizing.
  13. Vespizzare

    Unsure ABout What Size to Order in a Bill Kelso "House" A2

    Since my chest is smaller, is that an argument for me to get the 38?
  14. Vespizzare

    Unsure ABout What Size to Order in a Bill Kelso "House" A2

    I'm 5'9", about 150 and my chest measures 38". I'm torn between ordering a 38 and a 40. I'm looking for a "military fit" where I can't wear a sweater underneath (maybe a light vest). I'm pretty sure that the 40 will be too large, but I'm afraid the 38 will be too small and especially that the...
  15. Vespizzare

    Aero A2 "new with tags" on eBay....£250? Aroma de rodent?

    I can't speak to whether the labels are genuine or an attempt to deceive, but I do know that on ebay descriptions can be very loose and creative. I've found many leather jackets of numerous different styles described as a "Perfecto" or as an A2. To somebody, the term Aero could be very generic.
  16. Vespizzare

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    I personally am not looking for any V-shape or worried about whether it billows a bit above the bottom knit. I'm just looking for general overall trimness. I already have a roomy A2 I got on ebay. It's an unused Gibson and Barnes Civil A2 in size 40. It's too big, but it was only $129 and it...
  17. Vespizzare

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    I'm glad I don't have all these issues. Now that I've gotten rid of my pot belly, I'm back to my usual "off the rack" dimensions. I don't have a big this and a small that. I'm like a 1940's recruit (in one respect anyway): generally slim. I'm hoping a BK house 38 (new post-September sizing)...
  19. Vespizzare

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    Thanks for this post which was especially informative to me. I too have slimmed down recently and am now down to "high school weight" territory. I want this jacket to fit tighter than yours and be the dreaded "fashion statement" which shows off my new bod. The only reason I post all this is...
  20. Vespizzare

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    I'm just about ready to order a house A2 from Bill Kelso. I sent them an email with a few questions and just want to bounce something they said off whomever loungers care to reply. I already have three leather jackets that are big enough for layering and really do want a trim fit: something...
  21. Vespizzare

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    If the word is that they're up and running, that changes everything. I was going to order from them but was dissuaded by postings here. They seemed to imply that he was going out of business or similar. If I did go with them and get a BK house jacket in seal brown with rust knits, what color...
  22. Vespizzare

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    There's a string on this board that say's that BK isn't a reliable company with which to do business.
  23. Vespizzare

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    I'm thinking very seriously about ordering a USAAF A2 in seal brown horsehide with rust knits, so: 1)What are the lining upgrades to which they refer? I'm not into authenticity as much as just having a nice jacket that works. 2) You can just order through their website, but should I avail...
View older results

Latest posts

Members online

... and 37 more.
Total: 3,077 (members: 87, guests: 2,990)

Forum statistics

Threads
109,259
Messages
3,077,491
Members
54,217
Latest member
crazyricks
Top