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  1. zebedee

    Getting a jacket copied

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a company that can copy a fairly light jacket in reasonably hard-wearing leather? I have a 70's Jeno de Paris cordovan-coloured leather jacket that is made of a lightish leather (everything now seems light compared to the Aeros I own...), and I'd like to get...
  2. zebedee

    Aero cafe racer- back length

    I ordered one of these a little while ago- how does back length compare to a highwayman? I'm not sure I want it shorter than the hym I currently own (a size 40)... J.
  3. zebedee

    Aero Cafe Racer in Battered Tan

    I'm about to order one of these in a size 40. I don't ride- I won't be getting zip up hand warmer pockets, just slash ones, I think. Antique brass hardware, probably. What do people think of the zip sleeves- do I need 'em, are they an essential part of the look? On the side or underneath...
  4. zebedee

    Daylight pics of battered tan

    I'm thinking about either a board racer (with only non-zip side pockets) or cafe racer in this hide. Does anyone have accurate daylight pics of it? I'm hoping that it's the pale tobacco colour on Aero's website as opposed to a darker brown or a more orangey shade. Any dice? If anyone has...
  5. zebedee

    Is it possible to widen the arms of a steerhide jacket?

    Just wondered this- bought a used Aero one (made by them, not one of their standard patterns) and it's great with a t-shirt or shirt, but restrictive in a sweater. Would wearing it in the rain over a sweater help to loosen it up a bit? Is there a hot water treatment type thing possible? Cheers.
  7. zebedee

    Zipper blues

    Anyone got 'sharp' aero nickel zipper teeth? My LHB looks like a mouse has clawed the inside facings next to the zipper and it's actually sharp to the touch (sounds odd, but true). a) do I need to worry about them damaging the jacket further or will the initial cuts be the extent of the...
  8. zebedee

    Zip Gack- what do I clean it with?

    It looks like verdigris and it's up and down the zipper track. Also on the inner leather facing of the zipper track. Does anyone know what I could clean it off with? I'm thinking cotton bud, warm water and... something that wouldn't damage the leather. J.
  9. zebedee

    battered aero hides

    I've been looking at the battered hide used for the August jacket on Aero's website. Does anyone have pics of this hide on this or any other pattern? Would it suit a Teamster? jim.
  10. zebedee

    Does Cordovan bleeding ever stop?

    I have a fantastic Aero Long Half Belt in cordovan which bleeds like a stuck pig (I exaggerate, but it colours the edges of bag straps, across-the-body bags where they rub, shirt collars even when it's not a hot day and the tops of pockets on beige or grey slacks). I love the jacket and...
  11. zebedee

    Just got a used Aero jacket- what kind of steerhide?

    The hide is really dark brown and has a waxy hand. It's a muted colour (very almost black) and very heavy indeed! I'm wondering what the hide is- if I order another Aero down the line, I'd really consider getting one done in this. Jim.
  13. zebedee

    Anyone recommend Loakes burfords or bedales?

    Thinking of buying some (or Barker equivalent)- are they any good? I'm not sure I can part with the dough for Trickers... Will they last a few years if treated fairly?
  14. zebedee

    Anyone use Renapur on leather jackets?

    I've used it on Fqhh with excellent results- deepens various shades without much overall darkening.
  15. zebedee

    Long Half Belt

    I am foolishly considering purchasing a fourth Aero which I do not need and have no earthly use for. Obviously I have lied to myself about my finances, imagined colder weather not actually on the way and generally massaged the whole wants/needs spectrum into a delusion justifiable to myself...
  16. zebedee

    Anyone got pics of an aero in cherry?

    Hi, I am considering either cherry or cordovan for my next aero. There aren't many examples of cherry floating around, so I'm wondering if anyone here's got some of a jacket that color being worn. Cheers, J.
  17. zebedee

    'Flaking' from an Aero?

    Longtime lurker, first time poster. In addition to a brown HH Highwayman (which, after three years, is developing serious personality), I recently received a black HH Stockman (pics soon...). Weirdly, after only a few days, a patch of the black surface coating flaked off, leaving the base hide...
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