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  1. wdw

    Aero Thunder Bay Sheepskin

    I tried the Thunder Bay on and liked it a lot. It struck me as a more usable and subtle sheepskin than the usual military suspects, with something of a motorcycle cop vibe. If I was buying any sheepskin it would be that, but then I'm not too fussed about military styles.
  2. wdw

    Help..brown or tumbled?

    My inclination would be to go for regular and enjoy the break-in process. I have a vintage black, which is probably equivalent to tumbled, but since then all my jackets have been regular as it just seems richer somehow. As for battered brown, I also have that and like it, despite not being a...
  3. wdw

    Bill Kelso Star A-2

    Are the high emailers more or less likely to complain after they get the jacket? I rented an apartment in NYC once which had a very negative review on VRBO, but in his response the owner pointed out that the moaner had sent over 50 emails before booking and that with hindsight he would never...
  4. wdw

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Schitzo, I have the Equus bridle leather in burgundy, thinking it would match cordovan. Sadly, it's nothing like it, just more of a rich brown. Even one of the darker browns would have been a better match. It's a great belt apart from that.
  5. wdw

    Is my leather jacket too big?

    Don't see any problems.
  7. wdw

    Aero Hercules - sheepskin lined

    Looks great. Much less in-yer-face in black. A luxury like sheepskin lining is a sure sign of a man with money to burn, so congrats on that too.
  8. wdw

    Aero Pioneer

    Looking good, and I'm also looking forward to the fit pics. Also surprised at the level of customisation allowed.
  9. wdw

    Brown or Cordovan for my Aero Highwayman?

    These were my Crockett and Jones Islays, apparently as worn by James Bond in Skyfall, although mine are the ruffty-tuffty rough-out suede version. They're my favourite footwear so far, but a different league to the more VFM Lennons.
  10. wdw

    Brown or Cordovan for my Aero Highwayman?

    William Lennon have a pretty good match too, although it has a very pebbley finish. I'm in two minds about it and am waiting to see what my black boots are like before ordering a second pair.
  11. wdw

    Brown or Cordovan for my Aero Highwayman?

    If people despair of getting cordovan shoes, I've found the Grenson burgundy leather to be an exact match. I've also used an oxblood and black polish mixture on a pair of orangey-brown Trickers to get another exact cordovan match. You just need to be brave when you try that route though.
  13. wdw

    My new aero

    I'm no HB expert, but I thought the 50s HB was known to be big enough for getting another layer on underneath, whereas the 30s is more of a shirt-only jacket. Maybe you'd be happier with the 30s, if it's not too late to change. Insurrection's default seems to be a size down from your...
  14. wdw

    Brown or Cordovan for my Aero Highwayman?

    Edward, the jacket on the left in my triple pic above is a HWM. There's pics of me wearing it somewhere here. As for footwear, I've worn black, brown, beige and burgundy with cordovan and all work well. The beauty of cordovan to me is its versatility and the subtly changing colour. I...
  15. wdw

    Brown or Cordovan for my Aero Highwayman?

    Edward, the two jackets come from the same batch and are identical in the flesh. It just shows how photos don't always tell the truth.
  16. wdw

    Brown or Cordovan for my Aero Highwayman?

    Here's a shot of two cordovan jackets against a vintage black. I'd say the cordovan is more brown than burgundy, unless in direct sunlight. Before anyone starts, I've not experienced bleeding and think it might be down to an older batch of leather.
  17. wdw

    Aero article

    On a similar theme, I saw the Aero Facebook page and there's loads of photos I hadn't seen before, particularly from the trade show. I may be wrong, but I think a local celebrity slipped into a couple of pics...
  19. wdw

    missing my HH jacket

    I'm sorry for your loss. I definitely wouldn't get a too-short jacket just because it's cheap though. I thought FQHH was lighter than steer, so is cow lighter than FQHH? Sounds like you just have to keep your eye on the Aero sale page, or you could phone or email to see if anything is...
  20. wdw

    Unexpected windfall $

    The jacket will last for years, so is something of an investment, so easily justifiable. I'd also get a couple of pairs of half-decent boots and shoe trees and alternate them. Since I started taking footwear more seriously, I look after them more, which means trees, brushes, alternating and...
  21. wdw

    Anyone got an Aeromarine, yet?

    Looks very nice in black. As it's HH, the sleeves should definitely shrink a bit, and even just giving them alone the HWT should do the trick.
  22. wdw

    Anyone got an Aeromarine, yet?

    Welcome to the Lounge, James. I'm sure a lot of people will be interested to see what will be the first pics of the post-show version.
  23. wdw

    Aero Route 66 Advice on Pockets

    I doubt if there's any leeway in the depth of the handwarmer pockets, as they're close to the hem. The pocket linings on my HWM are probably a bit longer than they should be, as they boomfle up at the bottom. The fact that I frivolously specced corduroy liners only adds to the bulk. I would...

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