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  1. frussell

    Aero Bootlegger 38 in horsehide

    Are you sure that it's horse? I only ask because the creasing looks really similar to my LHB that turned out to be heavy steerhide. Frank
  2. frussell

    Best of the new Aero bunch

    Living in a hot area, I am a sucker for a good vest/waistcoat. The Shackleton really caught my eye, but I'd need a slightly lower cut collar. Also, that many buttons is a lot to deal with. It's sharp as hell, but I'm wondering if I would look like a giant hobbit trying to pull it off. $400...
  3. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Thanks all for the advice. Thankfully, jacket weather is over here for a while, so I guess I don't need to rush anything. Alteration would be a last resort, as I'd rather not lose any sleeve length. Guess I'll just think on it a while, unless I get word from Ken or Holly that the refund...
  4. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    cordwangler - Sleeve length is not an issue, although it might become one if I get it altered. Fit everywhere other than the shoulders is great. The off-length front panel is not a huge issue, just something I was curious about. Cuffs are leather lined, which I love, the lining is perfect...
  5. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    majormajor - turns out Ken can answer it, as Holly referred the question to him a few minutes after I posted here. Regarding the length discrepancy, it "isn't a problem, but if you aren't happy send it back for a refund - but we can't make this for you again, as if you're not happy with this...
  7. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Quick question for all you Aero experts. I noticed that the front panels of my new Teamster are not even. It's not a huge difference, the left side is somewhere around 1/2 inch longer, measuring from the front yoke down to the bottom. Aero has a size 50 Teamster on the sale page that is...
  8. frussell

    New teamster ... Perfect

    Looks excellent, Fanch. I am also waiting for your "in the sun photos." Glad it came out so well for you. You make the Teamster look classy, while nearly any leather jacket on me makes me look like I'm there to collect a debt with a blunt object to the knees. Get that thing out in the light...
  9. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Thanks Holly. I think I sent more, but my emails kept bouncing back because the photos were too big. You can see them here in this thread, for the most part. RD - I appreciate the kind words. Frank
  10. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Fanch - I can't remember the exact time, but DHL was really speedy with mine after it cleared customs. If it's made from the same batch of horsehide as mine, and I suspect Nick's (Dav), you'll be very pleased. I've been a little whiny about the shoulders on mine, but I couldn't be happier with...
  11. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Thanks gentlemen. Worf - the scowl is hereditary, and slightly exaggerated by our burning sun, which was in full force yesterday. The beard is usually a bit more under control, but I've been too busy to trim it. I'd better get around to it before I start looking too wizardy. Those grey hairs...
  13. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Thanks for the input gentlemen. Cyber Lip - I have the feeling you're right. If I went down to a 50, it would be too small to get my arms and back into, and I'd have to let the bottom 3 buttons stay open for my huge stomach muscles to hang out. I've got a 24 pack happening. I'll probably...
  14. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    schitzo - yes, mostly when lifting the right arm. Which does tend to happen once in a while, I'm afraid. I'm not super excited about the look it will have when it breaks in more, and it looks like it will show when the shoulder is not flexed, nor the arm raised, as it wants to crease that way...
  15. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    I don't live in thick sweater country, Highwaymanman. I live in heatstroke country. I have my own thick sweater made of skin and blubber. Lifting weights I could definitely do with. Believe me, I'm not much of a hypersensitive guy. The leather on the right shoulder is much thinner, and is...
  16. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Here's a few photos. The shoulder I'm not crazy about is my right. Otherwise, the fit is about what I was looking for, and the leather is beautiful. I'm not a slim-fit type of guy, but the extra material in the shoulders is getting on my nerves a bit. You can see the actual slope of my...
  17. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Thanks RD. I thought about the water treatment. I'm not having a stiff shoulder problem, it's more an excess of material, as the seam comes out past the "break" of my shoulders. One side is softer than the other, as often happens with custom hide work, and wants to crease in a weird place...
  19. frussell

    Plain Teamster

    Sorry, should have said "futbol" buttons. First thing I did, having some history with making leather tack, was work the button holes on my new Teamster, which helped a lot. Buttoning FQHH for the first few times is not for the weak-handed. Frank
  20. frussell

    Plain Teamster

    Nick - Your original photos are one of the reasons I chose a Teamster for my replacement jacket. I even wrestled with the plain back idea because yours looked exceptional. Your new one is even better, I like the extra length, and the hide looks like it has more character. I had no idea that...
  21. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Holly - I'm quite sure it's FQHH, but the difference in weight from my former (steer) LHB is astounding. This one is stiff and new, but will be no trouble at all to break in. The steer was beautiful, but really heavy and would have taken me years to get it broken in. I also like the tartan...
  22. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Thanks for the link wdw, I'd forgotten that one. Maybe I just need to work out. Fanch (my phone keeps correcting your name to "Fancy"), I'll post photos when my hair looks just right, and there's someone to take a photo. Self shots or mirror shots suck at showing what I'm talking about. Frank
  23. frussell

    Horween USA and Aero Leather Joint Statement

    Finally got my replacement jacket yesterday. Instead of getting another LHB, I got a Teamster. First impressions - either I got a mid to lightweight horsehide, or storse is just incredibly heavy. There has to be a difference of at least 5 pounds between this and the other jacket. Stiff, but...

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