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  1. Guppy

    Vanson Thunderbird fit

    I don't want to be misconstrued on vanson's leather. I never said that the new comp weight is worthless. I said I prefer the old comp weight. The new stuff isn't bad, but it's thinner. Their website even says it's only 1.4mm now, vs 1.5mm. The tannery they used for years burned down and went...
  2. Guppy

    Vanson Thunderbird fit

    Vanson did horsehide at one time, and might again, but I don't think they offer it now, other than perhaps for special collaborations. But I honestly think that I like their comp weight cowhide best, even though the horse jackets I own from them are very, very good . Of course, their original...
  3. Guppy

    New Aero Website looks Great!!!

    Overall the new website looks nicer and loads faster. I think their filtering options could stand some refinement. For example, you can only filter on one size only, rather than multiple sizes. It looks like they improved the custom order workflow, as well, which I bet will reduce the amount...
  4. Guppy

    Thedi fans - please help!!!

    I can't give an opinion on the arm hole question. The colors are great. Beautiful, and will get compliments. I guess the same rules for color coordination of a jacket with shoes apply as always, and it might not be easy to match Thedi's leather colors in your footwear, but as long as you're...
  5. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    East West leather, this qualifies as a find: https://www.ebay.com/itm/385055487879
  7. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    From the seller: Just shy of 22 inches pit to pit across the front from under armpit seam to edge of wrist cuff is just over 20 inches, base of neck down back is around 24 inches and finally shoulder to shoulder around 19 inches across back A bit small for me, sadly. Gorgeous jacket...
  8. Guppy

    Aero Sheene made of unfinished horsehide

    Just keep wearing it and give it time.
  9. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I used to see US Cavalry catalogs in the mail when I was a kid. They sold a lot of outdoor, hunting, and military spec equipment I wasn't aware that they made anything like this. Tagged M, it's probably too tight for me, but I had to have a looky-look for $100. I'll see if I can get that...
  10. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    It's still very inexpensive for a trainee jacket.
  11. Guppy

    Belstaff vs Vanson leather jacket

    Vanson all day.
  13. Guppy

    Natal Cafe Racer - Can anyone tell me more about this jacket?

    I along with @Monitor are probably the two biggest Natal/Natel afficionados on the forum. There's a number of threads about the brand, if you search for them you can get a bit of an education and see more examples. Not much is known for certain, they seem to have operated out of New England...
  14. Guppy

    Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm?

    That would depend on how it's tsnned and I haven't handled Aero's goat in person to tell. The goat leather I have familiarity with is very flexible, but the surface doesn't feel soft to the touch.
  15. Guppy

    Custom Aero advice, please: 3rd times charm?

    Goat is generally quite flexible, no break in needed. It's a thinner and lighter leather than steer, but still very strong. From what I've seen, goat doesn't patina or show wear much. Horween CXL Steer is one of my favorite leathers. It's not soft at first but breaks in very quickly, and looks...
  16. Guppy

    Langlitz Steerhide Cafe Racer-1982-Size 38

    The model name is Crescent, for anyone interested. They don't seem to be as common as the Columbia or Cascade. The Crescent reminds me of the Vanson Model A. It would be interesting to see the two compared and contrasted. Alas, I have a Crescent, and a Model B, but no Model A. Interestingly...
  17. Guppy

    Aero King of the Road compared to Sears D-pocket

    It's 22.5" from the base of the collar to the back hem. Very short. I think the original owner was probably shorter than I am, it was a Japanese seller who I bought it from. You should ask Aero what their back measurements are rather than go by this example.
  19. Guppy

    Show your natural leather

    Oh, hell I missed this somehow. Sorry! Here's a pic from tonight, the BK is still much more orange than the CXL natural jackets. Here it is next to my SchottXContext CX1133, and my natural CXL Aero Sheene. The Schott is a bit redder than the Sheene, but has darkened to a similar degree, but...
  20. Guppy

    Show your natural leather

    I owe the Lounge a lot of updates. I've been too busy, too forgetful, and too single-handed to take good fit pics. Here's some natural leather updates for you all. The daltech bull belt, almost two years old. I made it my daily driver and it's darkened considerably, but not consistently. It...
  21. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    The things some people will try to sell.
  22. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Not in the best shape. A large back patch was removed, leaving behind stitch holes. Looks like someone bought it though.
  23. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Vanson Ike horsehide. Steal. BIN. https://www.ebay.com/itm/234606205230

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