Aero Sheene Russet Vincenza

[pawineguy]

Antique brass hardware with corduroy lining on jacket bottom. Leather is supple compared to new FQHH, but still fairly weighty. There is some color variation and character marks in the leather, but the real feature is the deep graining, which is especially noted in the front of the jacket.

 

[Edward]

Nice. That new hide is lovely - saw some of it at the factory in July. The Sheene strikes me as a clever design idea, given the number of folks over the years who have wanted a jacket much more fitted than the Highwayman, but with the same utilitarian style.

 

[schitzo]

this russet is a very different shade to the BK russet Liberty HH. Theirs looks like tan whereas this appears brown. Nice jacket all the same.

I have enlarged the photos, but am left wondering whether if in the flesh there are any red or orange hues visible. Are there?

 

[Jägernaut]

I bought the sunburst halfbelt in russet Italian. The oranges really pop in certain light.

 

[pawineguy]

this russet is a very different shade to the BK russet Liberty HH. Theirs looks like tan whereas this appears brown. Nice jacket all the same.

I have enlarged the photos, but am left wondering whether if in the flesh there are any red or orange hues visible. Are there?

I do see some orange at times, but not really red. Because of the light to medium brown colors, it does tend to really vary depending upon the lighting situation.

 

[schitzo]

I do see some orange at times, but not really red. Because of the light to medium brown colors, it does tend to really vary depending upon the lighting situation.

So would you surmise that russet is a fair description or might brown be more accurate?

 

[pawineguy]

So would you surmise that russet is a fair description or might brown be more accurate?

Great question... I actually just looked up the definition of Russet, as that color in jackets seem to be all over the place. The definition I found called it a dark brown with reddish and orange tones. When you look at it right next to the brown FQHH, you can see the orange tones. On its own, I think most would call it just brown if they didn't know any better.

 

[Edward]

How brown is brown? I suspect "russet" will vary as much as regular "brown". Wonder if difference in hide affects how a shade takes?

 

[nick123]

Congrats Pawine. You live life right! Moderation is an overrated virtue. Keep 'em coming.

 

[jon11]

lovely jacket great fit as well

 

[pawineguy]

How brown is brown? I suspect "russet" will vary as much as regular "brown". Wonder if difference in hide affects how a shade takes?

Good point Edward... full sunlight shot with Russet on top of the brown FQHH, to either clarify or further confuse the situation. In terms of hides and their color, I always assumed that there had to be some variation due to the natural aspect of the product, and each hide's ability to absorb color. Have never really seen it laid out, however, as in 5 to 10 hides laid out to compare.

 

[Monitor]

Also a fantastic jacket. I'm just happy to see you've nailed the fit and size without any hustle.

And yep, congrats and buy as many as you like, man. I would if I could.

 

[pawineguy]

Congrats Pawine. You live life right! Moderation is an overrated virtue. Keep 'em coming.

One more and then a break to catch my breath.

 

[wdw]

Looks great on you.

 

[Edward]

One more and then a break to catch my breath.

There's always one more.... Or in my case about eight....

 

[Fanch]

Fantastic acquisition. The Sheene is one of my favorites.

 

[Sloan1874]

One more and then a break to catch my breath.

Great jacket! Who would've thought leather jackets could be so moreish? Jacket looks

 

[pawineguy]

Great jacket! Who would've thought leather jackets could be so moreish? Jacket looks

I believe the tanners put something in the mix akin to crack or nicotine.

 

[Brettafett]

Fantastic! Looks amazing. The russet Vicenza would be my choice...
I may have missed this, but could you provide you height and weight and jacket sizing, please? Thanks in advance.

 

[pawineguy]

Fantastic! Looks amazing. The russet Vicenza would be my choice...
I may have missed this, but could you provide you height and weight and jacket sizing, please? Thanks in advance.

6'2", 185-190#, size 42 with an extra inch of circumference added at the waist.