Aero A-2, old and new pics

[fedoralover]

Here's a pic of an original Aero 15142-P A-2 in which you can see the HH was unmatched. Notice the beacon rust knits as the one I'm getting will also have that color as well.

Here's the new one.

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[HoosierDaddy]

Exclusive

Good choice,FedoraLover!
Rust knits lets everyone,in the know,know that it's an Aero!:eusa_clap
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[BellyTank]

Nice jacket

The only let-down, the knits...

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[Feraud]

The only let-down, the knits...

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On the old or new jacket?

 

[fedoralover]

Well, I'm not going to be able to collect jackets like I've collected fedora's. I wanted one jacket that was as close to an original as was possible to make. I think this one fits that bill. Aero stands behind their knits for quality and as for the color, well as one can see from the original, they are a direct match.

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[BellyTank]

An explanation...

Let me briefly explain-

I'm talking about the repro knits.

Aero A-2s are fantastic, don't get me wrong- I've had a couple.
And great value for money, when stacked up against the Japanese repros.
But I'm personally not a big fan of their knits- they ARE 100% worsted wool, are very dense and resistant to scuffs and will last far longer than Eastmans' but they're not a replication of the originals. They don't use a dual weave knit on the cuffs as a (one piece but knitted in a dual density weave- the part which attaches to the sleeve is a different density, stretchier than the cuff piece, allowing a curved taper from the sleeve width to the wrist cuff)standard fitment but I was told they can supply them as an option.
Not a major point perhaps, for most consumers but a notable departure from the original and a point nonetheless, for those who are fussier than most.

I am told the color is a perfect match for the original Aero rust rib but the one I had seemed to be a strange shade- maybe mine were not the standard.

I've had originals, Eastman, Aero and Japanese jackets to compare with.

Although if looking for a good repro of an original contracted A-2, Aero also do a "Bronco W535ac29191" contract, which looks very nice. I would buy one.

You'll love the jacket.
Aero A-2s are very, very good.

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