Aero "summer jacket" - Input is welcome!

[Wallman]

Hi folks!
Whilst enduring the wait for my Aero Half Belt Deluxe in brown fqhh to be completed (due late April), I've come to the conclusion that I need a second Aero jacket. I'm thinking that I will be wanting a jacket in a lighter hide, for the warmer parts of spring- and summer use.

The choice stands between a 1950s College Jacket, Type A-1 or a Happy Days.

Firstly the leather.. I want a lighter hide compared to the fqhh. I think that the choice stands between the Oil Pull horsehide and the Seal Vicenza horsehide.

From what I´ve been able to gather the oil pull would develop lots of character and some grain, but also take on patina in a way that appeals to me. The Vicenza appears to be a more "colour permanent" leather that won´t develop the same sort of patina, but with lovely grain and character. I am trying to decide which would suit me best, currently I am leaning towards the Oil Pull as its characteristics seems spot on. But I am concerned that I might prefer the Vicenza, for the reasons stated above, later on down the road..

For the jacket I think that the College jacket might be my first choice, it seems to be a style that would be wearable to most occasions and I do very much prefer hand warmer pockets over cargo pockets. I´ve asked Holly if it is possible to have the College jacket made with Oil Pull, as it is not listed as a standard hide. I am aslo contemplating a modified collar..
I noticed an A2 in Aeros sales section that was lined with red silk, if it is possible (and reasonably priced) that would be a neat feature!

It seems hard to find any pictures of an Aero College Jacket being worn, so I´m curious as to the fit. I´m interested in a slim fitting jacket rather than something bulky.

Let me know what your thoughts are!
Kind regards

 

[jacketjunkie]

Okay, I would not go for the A-1, the collar is inpractical and looks odd when not closed, imho.

My father owns an Aero A2 in oilpull hide and it looks nice colorwise, but has close to zero grain. Very even surface.

Personally, for a casual jacket, I would go for the College jacket without chest pocket, but I would go for chocolate suede or russet goatskin. Fit-wise the College jacket is a relaxed fit though, judging by the size 42 version that is for sale on Aeros website.

 

[Guppy]

Around here, summer is unthinkably hot for a leather jacket unless I'm on the bike. I'm not sure what to tell you.

 

[Harris HTM]

I own a Happy Days in vicenza as my summer jacket. Highly recommended!

 

[bn1966]

A-1 here....wear mine all through summer & love the collar done up or open

 

[dubpynchon]

I'll second the Happy Days, I've been dreaming about buying one for the last year or two.

 

[Harris HTM]

This is a link to my original post, when I bought the Happy Days jacket:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/happy-days-jacket.86785/
Since then the vicenza has become much softer and grainier. The "summers" here tend to be rainy so it has come across some occasional drizzle without any problems.

 

[Wallman]

Thank you all for the input so far!

This is a link to my original post, when I bought the Happy Days jacket:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/happy-days-jacket.86785/
Since then the vicenza has become much softer and grainier. The "summers" here tend to be rainy so it has come across some occasional drizzle without any problems.

That is one nice fitting Happy Days!

 

[Dr H]

In summer, I rarely wear leather, but my ELC A-1 in .50 cal capeskin is about as heavy as I’ll wear.

 

[bn1966]

Same as Dr H in Cape from ELC, like a light sweater but in leather

 

[Powerband]

Although the Vicenza retains its color longer, any color changes it will get from wear will be a symphony of depth, color and grain rarely achieved by other types of leather. And it is so easy and supple to wear yet possessing a substantial feel. It would make a great summer jacket for its pliability and weight.


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[tropicalbob]

This is a link to my original post, when I bought the Happy Days jacket:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/happy-days-jacket.86785/
Since then the vicenza has become much softer and grainier. The "summers" here tend to be rainy so it has come across some occasional drizzle without any problems.

One of my all-time favorite jackets.

 

[breezer]

A2?

 

[bn1966]

Sold my last A-2 (bit too snug)....does leave a hole in the wardrobe if you are used to owning one (& I am wore it pretty much 3 seasons). Got a classic car up for sale, as soon as it shifts I'll plug the gap with an ELC Monarch A-2 & the A-1 for the hottest days.

 

[Edward]

For A Summer leather, I have a Wested Raiders Indy in goat. I'd like to add to that an Aero Sunburst in goat. For a Summer leather, I think one that's not *too* close fitting (but no need for room to layer under), in a light hide like goat, with no knits and a breathable lining like cotton is best.

 

[Sloan1874]

I would go with suede or goat as a lighter leather - this is coming from someone who has lighter jackets in Vicenza, Shinki and tumbled FQHH. Goat is standard for an ANJ-3, a very cool looking jacket, but otherwise I'd go with a student jacket or perhaps the Type III jacket in suede.

 

[navetsea]

for warm weather I suggest any model without knits on the cuff or any wind-proofing feature
and with simple cotton lining, so perhaps flying jacket model is not really ideal in my opinion.

 

[ProteinNerd]

I would go with suede or goat as a lighter leather - this is coming from someone who has lighter jackets in Vicenza, Shinki and tumbled FQHH. Goat is standard for an ANJ-3, a very cool looking jacket, but otherwise I'd go with a student jacket or perhaps the Type III jacket in suede.

+1

Unless you live in the arctic, I’d say even Vicenza is too heavy for summer.

 

[tropicalbob]

Has anyone mentioned Aero's August jacket? It would seem to fill the bill here.

 

[Wallman]

Thank you all for you advice and comments! Will have to think about this.. I´m worried that the jacket would not get as much wear as it should, the summers do get hot around here.. And I the type of person whom likes to wear a single jacket frequently..would not want this new jacket to encroach on my HBD

Perhaps a waxed canvas jacket or vest then..