Best tartan liner for Aero brown FQHH..?

[lina]

What do you guys think, and any pics that might help? I have always been partial to a muted (maybe "weathered") red or reddish tartan liner in leather jackets, but am wondering if that is best for brown. Open to suggestions.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Iv got black watch tartan in my brown horsehide highwayman,,with a brown corduroy strip ,,I think it looks great

 

[Peter Bowden]

The Lochcarron website is really useful.
Samples are available to purchase so that you can try them against the jacket

http://www.lochcarron.co.uk/

 

[ButteMT61]

Check the Thurston Bros threads too - tons of examples there.

 

[gtdean48]

I've got Ancient MacKenzie in my 50's Half Belt...

 

[Guppy]

What do you guys think, and any pics that might help? I have always been partial to a muted (maybe "weathered") red or reddish tartan liner in leather jackets, but am wondering if that is best for brown. Open to suggestions.

Purely a matter of personal taste, I think.

 

[Harris HTM]

I used a black watch in my brown 30's HB (see relevant thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-1930s-hb-and-premier-highwayman.83866/ ). Also on the japanese aero site there is a nice photo gallery: http://aeroleatherclothingjapan.com/gallery/jacket-lining

 

[lina]

I used a black watch in my brown 30's HB (see relevant thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-1930s-hb-and-premier-highwayman.83866/ ). Also on the japanese aero site there is a nice photo gallery: http://aeroleatherclothingjapan.com/gallery/jacket-lining

Ah yes, that Japanese site is very useful indeed!

 

[Harris HTM]

Ah yes, that Japanese site is very useful indeed!

I order my HB in november and spent many many hours thinking about the lining. Guess what, I came across this gallery two days after ordering. Luckily the blackwatch is really nice.

 

[Smithy]

I don't think that you can say there's a best tartan for the standard brown FQHH but I personally think the greens or blues look best.

But it's subjective, get what you like. You can always get your next Aero with a different tartan!

 

[ProteinNerd]

I think the reds look better with a black jacket, not so much with a brown.

 

[lina]

I think the reds look better with a black jacket, not so much with a brown.

This is what I've been thinking, but would love to be convinced otherwise cause I generally like the reds...

 

[zebedee]

I went with the Cornish national tartan.

 

[Carlos840]

That's like asking what colour is the best colour!

 

[AeroFan_07]

There's a lot of great choices, to quote Wallace & Grommit: "It's a problem to decide..."

I like some green with other contrasting colors with most browns, however if specifying Cordovann FQHH, something with more reds may highlight the rather deep red hue of the leather. Or just specify a solid color cotton drill lining if indecision sets in Good luck choosing...

 

[DougC]

I'd go with Campbell--not red or reddish at all...very nice blue and green in a lighter shade than Black Watch. Kind of a Black Watch light--then again, I am a Campbell. Try this link for reddish tartans...I like the weathered Bruce--my wife is a Bruce. http://www.scotlandshop.com/tartan-finder.aspx?tartan-colour=Red

 

[zebedee]

Here are a red tartan on cordovan fqhh and a white/blue on black fqhh:

 

[lina]

Here are a red tartan on cordovan fqhh and a white/blue on black fqhh:

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Thanks, I think both look very cool, but since I like red lining in general it is nice to see that the red works. Can I ask, are these medium or heavy weight, and how do you like them for feel and warmth..?

 

[lina]

I'd go with Campbell--not red or reddish at all...very nice blue and green in a lighter shade than Black Watch. Kind of a Black Watch light--then again, I am a Campbell. Try this link for reddish tartans...I like the weathered Bruce--my wife is a Bruce. http://www.scotlandshop.com/tartan-finder.aspx?tartan-colour=Red

I do like that weathered Bruce. Also the weathered Innes is up my alley.

 

[Sloan1874]

Weathered Grant's a nice one. I tend to think that softer reds and yellows go well with the brown well, but it really is a question of personal taste:
Forest of Ettrick's a particularly distinctive too: