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  1. eClairvaux

    Iron Heart Jeans problem - and solution

    I got a pair of 21 oz extra-heavy Iron Heart IHS634S Jeans about a year ago, hoping they would expand the time between being broken-in properly to the moment when they fall apart. After some initial phase where they felt like cardboard (the Aero FQHH owners know what I am talking about), they...
  2. eClairvaux

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    I was looking for 8" or lower Engineer Boots with a Vibram deep lug sole (100 or better 100R) made out of a light brown rough-out leather for a while, but couldn't find one. I finally gave into the temptation of getting them custom made from Wesco, I'll keep you posted when they materialize :-)
  3. eClairvaux

    Pea coat fit

    He's got something going with the hedge? Anyway, since I am 6 ft and a good 42, what should i get?
  4. eClairvaux

    Pea coat fit

    Did it stick that knife into itself? That's gnarly!
  5. eClairvaux

    Pea coat fit

    With a physique like that, that tree can wear anything and still look sharp. Unlike me, since I have been looking to buy a peacoat for ages, but have a hard time finding one that will fit my shoulders while not being too large around the hips. That's what has kept me from buying a vintage...
  7. eClairvaux

    Old Highwayman will ride again!

    How on earth can anyone sell such a jacket full of memories, I'll never understand. Their loss, your gain anway. Congrats, wear it in good health!
  8. eClairvaux

    My New AERO 1930s Halfbelt (goat)..now w/ PICTURES!

    very nice jacket, congratulations!
  9. eClairvaux

    A pictorial review of my new (vintage) Navy peacoat…(Yes, that tree is also in it!)

    I really like that tree. Would you mind posting a picture without that guy with the shopping disorder standing in front of it? PS: very nice coat indeed, Mr Solo.
  10. eClairvaux

    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    Yes, I had two pairs made to order though baker shoe. no problems.
  11. eClairvaux

    Odd question: grainiest HH or Steerhide?

    The more grain the better I say! however my cow/steerhide jackets have definitely more grain than the horse I've got. That said, nothing beats goat!
  13. eClairvaux

    Deerskin Leather Jackets, Anyone?

    I am discussing a deer-skin Aero with Amanda for a while now, but am still on the hunt (excuse the pun) for the kind of skins I want. I have some deer-skin items and simply love the feel of it.
  14. eClairvaux

    Question about choice of Aero leather interior pockets

    I only have G1 pockets in my Aeros. Two of those jackets only have one pocket, but in retrospect I would have chosen to one of each side in all of them. I like them a lot better than traditional horizontal inner pockets. I have no CCW permit (neither do I need one), but would imagine anything...
  15. eClairvaux

    What was that first jacket that started it all?

    What a conincidence! That's shop I got mine from! Although I bought it in the 80ies, but they were at Les Halles! In fact the leather is quite thick, but lost a lot of color over the years and the woolen cuffs became completely unravelled.
  16. eClairvaux

    What was that first jacket that started it all?

    My first was this ugly one, which I bought from my first summer job in Paris when I was 16: Wore it through most of high school and was totally convinced it was the hottest item back then :-)
  17. eClairvaux

    All right, it must be asked: Why the unflinching dedication to Aero HH?

    Same here, I own two FQHH Aero jackets, absolutely no chemical smell. I would suspect the prior owner has done something to it. As for the fit: some of Aero's models are rather boxy, like the HWYMan, Rallye, but they are also meant to be that way. I actually quite like the feel and look of it...
  19. eClairvaux

    New Member and My Aero Highwayman

    very clean looking and great fit! congratulations!
  20. eClairvaux

    Tell us your favorite urban walking boot or shoe

    the "rough out" has no real advantage, as White's also notes in their description. I could imagine that any blemishes become less apparent. Anyhow it can be pretty close to suede in looks and that is indeed a nice touch, see the Oxfords above.
  21. eClairvaux

    is silence a valuable form of feedback?

    Thanks for your feedback, I gather it is best to stick to my current practice. Which doesn't mean I detest all looks that I don't comment on :-)
  22. eClairvaux

    is silence a valuable form of feedback?

    Dear fellow FL-users, for a while now I have been wondering what to do when somebody posts a picture of themselves in their newly acquired and proudly presented jacket/coat etc. in the case that it does NOT look perfect. My answer so far has been not to comment at all. Still somehow I am...
  23. eClairvaux

    Aero Tartan lining search...

    I believe that was my Aero Cheyenne with Lochcarron's "Scotland Forever"-Tartan from the Reiver series: to be found here: http://lochcarron.com/reiver/scotland_forever.html

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