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  1. Guppy

    What would you tell your former self about ordering a custom Aero?

    CXL Steerhide is a great leather to consider, especially if you're concerned with stiffness/break-in issues. It's faster to break in and every bit as tough and looks great, patinas beautifully. I actually think I like it better than FQHH, especially the heavy stuff.
  2. Guppy

    What would you tell your former self about ordering a custom Aero?

    I cannot for the life of me understand how you could have sold off any of those, having hit the nail so squarely. I'm also kicking myself for not seeing most of them when you had listed them. I'd buy pretty much anything you have for sale if I had the money and saw it in time. You should...
  3. Guppy

    What would you tell your former self about ordering a custom Aero?

    This is a matter of fit AND pattern. You will not be able to move very well in a suite of plate armor built for someone else. The fit is extremely customized, which is in part why full suits of plate armor are unimaginably expensive. The "pattern" of a suit of armor matters too, of course; it...
  4. Guppy

    What would you tell your former self about ordering a custom Aero?

    Interesting argument, but I do not find that the analogy works. Plate armor is articulated with joints. It is fitted to the wearer, a true bespoke process. When you flex your joints in a suit of armor, it bends at the joints built into the armor, and there is no resistance, because you are not...
  5. Guppy

    What would you tell your former self about ordering a custom Aero?

    I'm surprised by all the negativity towards Aero in this thread. I guess it's to my benefit, as it could explain why I've been able to score so many Aero jackets second hand in great condition for a bargain price. I think a lot of people seem to be unprepared to break in heavy leather, and give...
  7. Guppy

    What would you tell your former self about ordering a custom Aero?

    I haven't had any regrets about any of the custom Aero jackets I've bought (which is, hmm, two). But I owned several second-hand Aeros before I ordered mine, and I think it helped me to get the size dialed in and determine the exact features I wanted.
  8. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Well said, and good advice.
  9. Guppy

    Aero sheene sizing help please

    Sheene = "Cafe Racer" + Highwayman Collar. Seven = "Board Racer" + Highwayman Collar. (Sometimes people have ordered with an August collar, but standard Sheene is the Highwayman collar. I do think the August collar looks pretty cool paired with this style of jacket.)
  10. Guppy

    Which one of these jacket twins is a keeper?

    40.
  11. Guppy

    Natal Leather

    It's a good question; I have no idea. It's all the more interesting because the Taylor Stitch has a completely different back than the WD jacket that supposedly inspired it. Imo the Walter Dyer back is a better design.
  13. Guppy

    Natal Leather

    I just came across this interesting bit of information on the Taylor Stitch website: Since we know that Walter Dyer used the same exact patterns in some of their jackets as Natal/Natel, it is possible that all three were just relabeled Golden Bear jackets, made in a super heavy leather. Since...
  14. Guppy

    Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

    As the leather this jacket is made from is quite soft and supple, I do not notice any mobility issues when wearing the jacket. It is very comfortable and a good fit for me. The only thing I would change is to make the main zipper right handed.
  15. Guppy

    Ebay Situation - WWYD?

    What I would do is not lose any sleep over it, and wait 6 months, and if the seller hasn't sent a return label or other correspondence, do whatever you want with it.
  16. Guppy

    Anyone used car upholstery cleaner on jacket lining?

    Knowing the material that the lining is made of will help a lot.
  17. Guppy

    Military 'woolly pully' sweaters

    Yes, it is wool. I do like it. Still on the hunt for a two-tone.
  19. Guppy

    Squeakage!

    Squeaking is friction from two surfaces rubbing together, sticking then slipping as two surfaces engage each other at a joint or seam. Softer leather doesn't seem to squeak as much as leather that is stiff or has a hard hand. It also seems that thicker leather will squeak more. I suspect that...
  20. Guppy

    Will soaking Cr- tanned leather jackets with hot water ruin the jacket?

    It does go against the recommendation of every leather garment label to use heat to dry it. In general shrinking leather to fit is risky, and I wouldn't recommend trying it unless it was a jacket that you didn't care about ruining if it doesn't turn out well.
  21. Guppy

    Can I post for non leather jackets too?

    Outerwear is outerwear. Post a photo of what you're looking for and ask the lounge to identify what it is.
  22. Guppy

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Nearly all of the Cal Leather jackets I see for sale on ebay are just about completely thrashed, with dry rot and cracking prevalent, particularly in the shoulders, I presume due to the amount of sun that hits there. And even those are listed for a few hundred bucks most of the time. It's...
  23. Guppy

    Aero worth the wait? Horsehide shootout; Aero vs. Schott

    The two are very different in terms of leather. Schott is a shiny, thinner, and breaks in faster. Both age beautifully, but differently.
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