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  1. K

    Did I do a bad thing? Anyway, it worked!

    I would try sitting or sleeping on the jacket first. However desperate times call for desperate measures. I owned an Aero Selkirk that made my elbows bleed while trying to break in the arms. I should have used a bat on that one. Thanks for the information.
  2. K

    For Sale IRVIN Aces High pre-war sz 46" vg cond.

    I will buy it as long as the sleeves are long enough. Please contact me. Thank you
  3. K

    Tale of Two Barnstormers from the 30s

    Great jackets! When you like a particular style you have to keep tying until you get the fit right.
  4. K

    Aces High Irvin jackets

    Thanks for the update. Do I have a week or two to decide?
  5. K

    Where could I find a jacket like this one?

    I have seen jackets like that one made by Aero Leather. I'm not sure if they still make the jacket, but the one they used to make would be very close to your pictures. Good luck
  7. K

    The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Leather Jacket

    Thanks, there's some okay information in the article. However, he starts out with the fake Schott Perfecto Brando story. I really loved part where he discusses buying jackets that he can't zip up.
  8. K

    How to resist buying another jacket?

    Sorry, I can't help you. I can't even help myself. When I get to the point you are at, I buy.
  9. K

    You know you have too many leather jackets when

    I have 14 a-2's. I would be okay if that was the only type of jacket I liked but I like most kinds of military jackets and many civilian ones.
  10. K

    Kirk Douglas to turn 100 Dec 9th/16

    My mom must have really liked him because she named me after him. Hard to believe he is almost 100!
  11. K

    An A-2 horsehide leather jacket as a present.

    You will need to double check this, but your husbands measurements seem closest to a size 42 Aero or a size 44 Eastman a-2 jacket. Good luck
  13. K

    You know you have too many leather jackets when

    When you have 14 examples of the same type of jacket!
  14. K

    rubbing alcohol aging leather

    I only know about this from shoes. The London bespoke shoemaker Foster & Son left shoe samples in the window of their shop for years and they became sun faded, some from black to a brownish color. Customers liked the look and they have replicated the look using cotton balls and alcohol. You have...
  15. K

    Would you wear a scarf with small holes in it?

    Wear it. Small holes will not be noticed. Re weavers like French American in NY could repair it but the cost would be too high.
  16. K

    D-1 vs. down jacket warmth

    3/4 to 1 inch sheepskin is warmer than down except for 8000M climbing suits. Even 1/4 inch sheepskin is as warm as most down jackets. I were down while mountain climbing and sheepskin for everything else. Sheep seems warmer while standing around, down when moving.
  17. K

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Excellent jacket! The fit is also good. I hope JC gets the new batch of Capeskin soon. I have not been lucky enough to find a used one in my size.
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