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    Goodwear Star A-2

    That's just insane. For my own education does Goodwear but any hidden tags anywhere? I didn't think so but boys it's a hard think to spot one amazing A-2 out of the horde!
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    Bill Kelso Aeronaut A-1 or Aero Aeromarine

    That's a really good point! Thanks for the tip.
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    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    The grain on some of those leathers is pretty great.
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    Bill Kelso Aeronaut A-1 or Aero Aeromarine

    The tartan's a good idea. If you don't mind me asking how do you find the weight of the capeskin? I've been thinking about a summer jacket and it's a good looking possibility!
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    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Completely agree. The depth of color is amazing. I've a old horsehide model J in Octagon and it's never leaving my possession!
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    New Lost Worlds Leather Peacoat Pics

    That's a great jacket. It's good to see people trying some of the more unexpected combinations. Elk + Peacoat. Every so often I take a good long look at that section of the Lost Worlds site. It's an interesting idea!
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I think it's going to be something I'm going to have to live with. Nothing wrong with a jacket just used to smoke a pipe, outside, in.
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    Real McCoy's, Buzz and original N-1

    Great post! These are the types of things that make this forum useful. Man that TRM looks warm (I say this after just getting another 5 inches of snow). Thanks again!
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    Freewheelers Brodovitch

    I've yet to see something from Freewheelers that I haven't liked. They're profoundly expensive and worse yet rare! At least with The Real McCoy's somewhere along the line you're going to see something on sale used. That's a great jacket. These Aeromarine, Heron, eta 1930's civilian flying...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I've never had this much of a problem either. I'm wondering if somewhere in the 70 years something, or someone, happened to the fabric. Drycleaning, brushing, nothing helps. Almost makes a man want to go to The Real McCoy's and give up vintage (at least for a while).
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    Aero - Black Jerky HH versus Tumbled Black FQHH

    Looks like they made one for Jansolo a few years ago. In the heavy stuff no less. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?59054-G1-with-Leather-Collar-Help-Advice-Opinions
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Got a quick question on care. I've a nice mid-40's Kersey wool peacoat. It has some minor vintage issues (couple of holes, bit of wear) but nothing that takes away from the coolness. What I just cannot seem to get under control is the lint. I'm not talking about small minor amounts that are...
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    (For CXL Freaks Only) What's with Japan and Thick Leather?

    In my experience they don't. Looking at Buzz Rickson, The Real McCoy's, or The Few, they do get a bit heavy on the wool jackets. 36-37 oz peacoats as an example but none of the leather jackets are at the extremes of weight. Now admittedly none are light they all seem to start at the mid's with...
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    The "iGent"

    Mine are: If you tell your tailor you met fellow customers online; (well. stores). If you pay $10 an issue for a magazine without people committing lewd acts inside it; If you buy magazines about shoes and clothing in languages you can’t read; If you know where the outlet centers are in...
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    The Magnificent Seven / The Sons of Katie Goodyear (Pic heavy)

    I'll put up a few pics of some of my favorites a bit later in the week. Currently it's nothing but rain, wind, and ever increasing darkness. Not great photography weather! I like how you waxed/oiled the Iron Rangers. I hadn't thought about detailing it by using the different consistencies. I...
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    Continuous declining quality of outwear

    Not to get all economics pedantic but some of the statements are confusing absolute with relative growths. 1. In Relative growth the lower 90% of most western societies have had only the most limited economic growth in the past thirty years. Meaning what proportion of the new economy you had in...
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    New Golden Bear Bayshore Horsehide Jacket

    I'm not all that sure I'm a fan of that Golden Bear. Looks a bit like a vastly to expensive version of a Vanson Ike (if you want to say within the US but goodness knows they need a new web site you would never know they made decent interesting stuff) or something that has been done a bit better...
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    Black Aero Stockman (and Friends)

    Good stuff. I got caught up in all that Mark Moyes fiasco last year so whenever (or ever) I pick up another Aero it's going to be one of the most expensive jackets ever! I've got an idea for something based upon a Hercules with buttons replacing the zipper and on a 1930's HB design. So I guess...
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    Black Aero Stockman (and Friends)

    Battered brown is such a interesting color. Seems less waxy and more mate then the normal FQHH. I like it and if it's lighter that's a nice addition to the Aero leather choices. I think it's nicer then the jerky brown.
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    Speaking of travel bags, murses and such ...

    I've got to say. Love the idea of a leather bag but I've decided that I cannot deal with the weight. I'm all about my nice filson carry on roller. Made in America, tough, and better yet fits carryon with no problems.

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