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  1. John Lever

    Custom 30's German bike jacket

    I think this is a compromise from Aero and I think it needs slightly more taper perhaps by lowering the belts or just removal of material. I thought two rows of buttons would look too flash. I was after subtlety with style.
  2. John Lever

    Custom 30's German bike jacket

  3. John Lever

    Custom 30's German bike jacket

    I have suggested a possible name change to Will at Aero, lets see what he thinks. I know the German market is a big part of Aero's business, so maybe it could be called Kradjacke on German web sites. I think Rad will appeal to English speaking customers.
  4. John Lever

    Custom 30's German bike jacket

    The cuffs on the old mule jacket were rather crude. I'd seen this design some where else so I asked for it here. The original jacket also had double thickness leather on the shoulders and elbows but that would have been a superhuman effort for the machinist to achieve. I also dropped the...
  5. John Lever

    Custom 30's German bike jacket

    Rufus, It's a copy of a very old jacket I have. It was a gift from someone in Berlin. This is the second jacket I have had made, the first one was too long. I am quite chuffed with the result and told Will how pleased I am. If anyone wants one just contact Amanda at Aero. I'll see what...
  7. John Lever

    Custom 30's German bike jacket

    It's back ! A completely new jacket that is 3 inches [75 mm] shorter and 2 inches [ 50 mm]tighter around the waist. I also followed Dave's suggestion to take 1 inch [25 mm ] off the sleeves. The alpaca lining is dark chocolate brown, the sleeves are lined with purple satin. The leather is...
  8. John Lever

    British Pound hits a 23 year low against the dollar

    Don't want to be a party pooper, but remember all the materials are imported so end product prices will go up when current material stocks are replaced.
  9. John Lever

    Aero type D-1

    That's interesting, I allays thought it should be the same ?
  10. John Lever

    Aero type D-1

    Great fit. Is the fleece the usual 1/4 inch. 6 mm or longer ?
  11. John Lever

    Wilfred Owen/ Jereny Paxman jacket

    No, it's a shame because it was by far the nicest hip length coat I have seen.
  13. John Lever

    Aero Cheyenne vs. Veste de Rallye

    I once tried on a V.de.R at Grand Prix Racewear and the leather was very heavy, and very stiff. It could take years to break in. If I am correct it's made from Heavy FQHH. Hope you strong thumbs for those buttons ...
  14. John Lever

    Kanaljacke

    This is a copy of a jacket that someone gave me. I was told it is a 1930's m/c jacket. Will at Aero says it's typical of Spanish Civil War jackets. The original is very small at about a size 30 or less. It's also rotten as a pear. Unfortunately the jacket Aero made is about 3 to 4 inches [...
  15. John Lever

    Kanaljacke

    A member here can answer that question I think, he is the owner of the company that sells them. Paden ? [Ingo]
  16. John Lever

    Kanaljacke

    Erik, You are like me. You started something and hung on until you had finished the project. I, like others here am a big fan of German jackets. Was your jacket expensive to make ? Here's a copy of a 1930's bike jacket that Aero are making for me. This is the first attempt, but it is too...
  17. John Lever

    WWI Leathers From Flyboys

    Not off topic as they sell two WW1 coats. They sell very top end gear, and prices went interstellar after the Euro. e.g.£1000 for an A1 !!
  19. John Lever

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    I agree that ELC make the best Irvin repro . RMNZ don't make one but their specialised sub company The Few does. I have only seen photos of the jacket, but do have a skin sample. The sample looks like a piece of skin from a mummified sheep. The wool is a dead orange colour and the leather...
  20. John Lever

    Zip or buttons on a custom Aero?

    You can also say ' Robert is your dad's brother '
  21. John Lever

    Buying Used from Aero

    Aero do some very good deals on that page. I check it several times a week.
  22. John Lever

    Aero Bootlegger, with buttons?

    Forget buttons on FQHH. You will break your thumbs !
  23. John Lever

    Flight jacket repair?

    Yes, I agree. In a sense it is a type of 'poor service ', but I think Gary can be forgiven as it's a very small operation down there in deepest Devon. I wonder if cider has anything to do with it ? I have just sent a message to Gary. It was returned because of a delivery failure. There are...
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