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  1. Fiver64

    Review of the Eastman 'Luftwaffe' jacket, NEW

    Just in a nutshell......... Very interesting posting and comments. Truly a wonderful jacket too. As many other patrons here, I am always looking for the "perfect jacket." IMHO, it just doesn't exist. While you could argue that any maker's LW jacket is bang-on authentic (being that NONE were...
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    Flight jackets' warmth compared?

    ANJ-4 warmth and bulk I owned a Lost Worlds ANJ-4 back in the 90s. Bought it new and loved the workmanship (although very pricey). Do have to say that even after wearing it each winter for 4 years, it never really broke in well and would get stiff as a board in weather below zero. It was...
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    Aero Jackets in really cold weather

    Cold Aero In the "for-what-it's-worth" catagory....... I have FQHH AERO HIGHWAYMAN (nicely beaten up) and have worn it once during -30 degree weather. Won't do it again! The leather was fine, I was plenty warm with appropriate layering, BUT....... the leather became expectedly stiff and...
  4. Fiver64

    Royal Enfield and Lewis Leathers

    Royal Enfield Thanks for the pics! Been a long time since I've seen one, and here we have two excellent examples! Very cool!
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    Eddie Bauer G-1

    Eddie Bauer jacket I used to live in Columbus, OH, near the Eddie Bauer warehouse. Used to find many such treasures at often rediculously low prices. I always like EB leather thickness, though I doubt they really make their own (I could be wrong) jackets and leather goods. Nice jackets, for...
  7. Fiver64

    Has Anyone Seen a Schott 135?

    Schott vs. Michelin Man I had a similar SCHOTT model with the same lining and sleeves. Quality was very good, but the whole thing gave a very "puffy" feel due to the over-thickness of the quilted lining and (as stated above) the over-sizing of the sleeves. All-in-all it was not the look or...
  8. Fiver64

    What's on your wishlist?

    wishlist While I would ideally love to get a nice new Aero LHB in FQHH this Christmas (brown, size 46L please Santa!), I'm betting on getting a lump of coal!
  9. Fiver64

    as niCe as an AERO or LEWiS at 3% the co$T???

    Can't beat leather....... Having seen first-hand the quality of leather jackets that johnnyjohnny buys and favors..... all very good makers...... I really think that many people may be taking his intentions the wrong way. Please correct me if I'm wrong Johnny, but I think you're simply excited...
  10. Fiver64

    Leather coats from San Diego, any local's visit the store?

    San Diego leather I've had 2 police motorcycle jackets from them. Both (as stated above) mediocre at best. Leather was average dept store quality, but the linings were reeeeeaally cheap acetate and both tore shortly after trying them on. I can't speak for the military stuff, but the police...
  11. Fiver64

    FS: Gibson & Barnes Goat Expedition 44T: Excellent condition

    G&B jacket PM sent.
  13. Fiver64

    What kind of coat is Clint wearing in "High Plains Drifter?"

    Coat question I believe it's simply a common frock coat. I've never seen a double breasted duster, but I suppose it doesn't mean there couldn't have been a few. However, frock coats of varying cuts and deviations were the standard fare for coats during and after the US civil war. I believe...
  14. Fiver64

    Ladies Capes : Too Costume-y or Totally Elegant?

    Re: capes For what it's worth........ I find non-mainstream clothing (like capes) attractive and somewhat mysterious. I do think, however that it has to be carried off appropriately and in a classy manner or it just looks plain silly. In the same line, a buddy of mine used to wear his 1860s...
  15. Fiver64

    Aero "flare"

    Aero eases your pain... IMHO, in chatting with other "Aerophiles" and having a couple of my own, Aero will generally do just about any customization that you request, unless it completely throws off the entire design of a particular jacket. In this case. they would undoubtedly recommend a...
  16. Fiver64

    Schott 689H Horsehide jacket - opinions and suggestions?

    schott quality I've had 2 Schott jackets and, while on the craftsmanship end they were decent, I've always found their lining (mine were both quilted) to be too puffy. To accomdodate the linings, it felt (IMHO) that the rest of the jacket had to be made bigger as well. I got rid of both soon...
  17. Fiver64

    Need advice on a new jacket

    lining thickness In the for-what-it's-worth catagory........ I've never owned any custom Schott jackets, but I've owned 2 off-the-rack Schotts recently, and soon disposed of both. The leather was not nearly as quality (in thickness or overall finish) as the my Aero jackets, and the lining was...
  19. Fiver64

    Trainee-Made Aero jackets

    Very helpful Thanks! I agree, I could certainly live with that! Anyone else experience anything worse??
  20. Fiver64

    Trainee-Made Aero jackets

    Thanks for weighing in Kaiser. That's the input I'm looking for. Actual testimonials from those who have purchased them. What, if anything were the "minor faults" that AERO cites?
  21. Fiver64

    Trainee-Made Aero jackets

    Thanks, I appreciate the thread link, thanks! It expounds a hopefull theory, but I was wondering if anyone actually has one of these jackets and can confirm or refute this with actual experience. Anybody out there who has purchased one of these that might offer their opinion?
  22. Fiver64

    Trainee-Made Aero jackets

    Hello All! I've noticed that Aero has been listing "trainee-made" jackets on thier site from time-to-time. My question to the other loungemembers is, has anyone any experience(s) in regards to what one might expect in the "minor flaws" that they mention? I'd love to hear about good and bad...
  23. Fiver64

    Rank and Patches on Military Jackets - Might I Offend a Veteran?

    two cents worth IMHO, outside of re-enacting, and regardless of vague law, I personally think seeing someone wearing such things just screams "wannabe." Yes, the uniform is cool, period and historically collectible, but I always have to wonder what the wearer is thinking. Are they thinking...

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