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  1. Witchtrip

    Thurston Italian Vicenza Horsehide Full Grain Veg.-Tanned Horsehide for Aero Jackets

    It totally helps, thanks for the fast response! When I ordered my premier HWM in May, I was hell-bent on FQHH (which I still am) but as I've spent more time with these threads, the lure of Vicenza has caught me in it's spell. I still prefer very smooth leather (as I know it will acquire grain...
  2. Witchtrip

    Thurston Italian Vicenza Horsehide Full Grain Veg.-Tanned Horsehide for Aero Jackets

    Carrie, the leather on these last 2 jackets is incredible! I've poured over this (and the main Insurrection/Thurston) thread and had one of many questions. In the first 5 pages when you were receiving the first shipments of Vicenza, the leather was very glazed/marbled looking. As the different...
  3. Witchtrip

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    Of course he locked you out - everyone here would lock their kids out of a car museum of that calibre. Amazing cars!
  4. Witchtrip

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    If you were a teenager at the time, the temptation must've been maddening...
  5. Witchtrip

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    Amen, brother! It's nuts that with all of our tech advancements, the subtleties of great design have been cast aside. And this is in an age of excellent design! It's so weird, the fear of market rejection driving very conservative styling, IDK. With the exception, of course, of the hideous cars...
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    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    Oh, you were one lucky kid! I've always loved this design. It's so sad how dismally banal new cars have become...
  8. Witchtrip

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    Nice, Asia was huge Piaggio market. The affectionate name they gave it was "Ape" - love it. ..."Honey, I'm taking the Ape out for a cruise" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_Ape)
  9. Witchtrip

    Dare to Dream: Your "Ultimate" Leather Jacket

    Read this thread last night and lots of amazing posts, so I'll bite and submit my humble offerings: • I'm awaiting for what should be my dream jacket to arrive: Aero premier HWM black FQHH (will post pics once it shows) The vehicle list is long and varied, so I'll just add current drool-worthy...
  10. Witchtrip

    Aero Leather Jacket

    Superlative painting, Steven. I searched for some of your work and found a handful of images and they are excellent. Not everyone knows how unforgiving watercolor is and you are obviously a master. Really beautiful work. I painted for years and the German Expressionists (Emil Nolde...
  11. Witchtrip

    Aero Leather Jacket

    Nice work, Steve. Beautiful jacket and an excellent portrait of your wife! What medium is the painting? (it looks like watercolor...)
  13. Witchtrip

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    So sorry to hear this update - hopefully a speedy and relatively painless solution is right around the corner. Hang in there!
  14. Witchtrip

    Measure body size

    I totally agree. I did ask about a removable liner in the HH version and the salesman told me to contact the company as they might do a custom order (which would cost more). An interesting option, although probably a trickier process with you being in Sweden.
  15. Witchtrip

    Measure body size

    The brown is my color choice but it's a more even color. It's not like the Aero HH with its beautiful glazed depth and slight color variations. A brown 641 is definitely at the top of my leather wish list - the east coast winters are cold and the removable liner in the steer version is great and...
  16. Witchtrip

    Measure body size

    Hello Johpe, I'm new to the forum as well, having received excellent advice on my recent inquiries. Your measuresments are pretty close to mine and I recently went into the Schott store in NYC and tried on 4 styles I was interested in: 530, 141, 641 (HH & steer) and the best fitting jacket of...
  17. Witchtrip

    Aero Steerhide

    Hey Mike, I've just ordered my first Aero (agonizing over every detail as appropriate for a first-timer) and I wanted to congratulate you on an excellent outcome. The fit is fantastic - the color gorgeous - a total winner all the way around. I planned on only owning 1 Aero, but a dark brown...
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    Need Aero Premier Highwayman customization advice

    @Edward - yes, I've posted pics on page 2 of this thread. I would like to know it's place as well - Aero has so many jackets...
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    Need Aero Premier Highwayman customization advice

    I seriously appreciate all the input I've received here. Initially I didn't realize the premier HWM was boxier than others when I ordered my fit jacket. It was a gut reaction to the vintage look the jacket has. I now know SO much more and I really should've just flown to Scotland and tried...
  21. Witchtrip

    Need Aero Premier Highwayman customization advice

    I exaggerate - I didn't feel like it was wearing me. The fit jacket was an excellent semi-relaxed fit. If I were only allowed 1 aero and it was the fit jacket, I would be pleased as punch. But since it is a custom, I must strive for perfection...
  22. Witchtrip

    Need Aero Premier Highwayman customization advice

    I totally agree, Sloan. I kind of felt the jacket was wearing me in the pics. Everyone likes a different fit, but I like things more tailored/snug. The premier HWM fit will work in a smaller size, I'm confident. I love the details it has and i love that new collar. Thanks man!
  23. Witchtrip

    Need Aero Premier Highwayman customization advice

    Thanks everyone for the positive input and feedback! I've finalized my order with Carrie and I've gone with a size 38 minus .5" off the sleeves and body. As a skinny guy my whole life, I've grown to avoid anything that gives me "stork legs" and I do feel like in profile the 40 is approaching...

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