Himel Heron-Bill Kelso A-1 Aeronaut

[Roma]

Yes, I remember the wide cuff/sleeve discussion. I find that vintage jackets have wider sleeves wider cuffs. This BK has comfortable closures. The Heron is really narrow and the sleeves tapered which works well on that jacket.

I like the Himel one more, Terry. Yes, the vintage BK is cool too, but it's for the look. But I'm sure, as for the feel and leather quality, the Himel jacket is better. But of course, IMHO.

 

[Superfluous]

Countdown to BK's Facebook response to this thread . . . 5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . .

Our hide is special . . . and different . . . and proprietary . . . and the best . . . and better than anyone else's HH . . . it is able to leap tall buildings in a single bound . . . and remedy global warming . . . and will soon be displayed in the Smithsonian . . . it in omnipotent and capable of world domination -- no, intergalactic domination.

 

[tmitchell59]

As far as I can tell Vincenza and Victory are different leathers. The pictures of Vincenza looks like my ELMC Cali and it looks nothing like Victory HH. Not saying one is better or best, just different.

 

[ProteinNerd]

BK said their victory HH is the same as Himels Victoria HH, not the Vicenza.

I think the confusion arose when BK posted a picture of the wrong jacket to make fun of lol.

 

[Jägernaut]

He'd have been a great snake oil salesman.

 

[tmitchell59]

BK said their victory HH is the same as Himels Victoria HH, not the Vicenza.

I think the confusion arose when BK posted a picture of the wrong jacket to make fun of lol.

BK's Victory and Himels Victoria are the same leather?

BK said their victory HH is the same as Himels Victoria HH, not the Vicenza.

I think the confusion arose when BK posted a picture of the wrong jacket to make fun of lol.

I was responding to a question Roma asked about Victory HH and Vicenza.

So BK's Victory and Himel's Victoria are the same?

 

[ProteinNerd]

 

[dudewuttheheck]

lol Superfluous' jacket was made of Shinki... they can't even notice that!?

Either way, both of those jackets, but even if I didn't prefer the look of the Himel (which I do, I would buy it anyway).

 

[Otter]

I don't know why the keep waving Old Glory so much. Their jackets are made in Greece from Italian leather!

Edit: BTW, that is actually the second , much larger flag that everyone knows from the famous photo and NOT the original much smaller flag. Just being pedantic.

 

[Roma]

BK's Victory and Himels Victoria are the same leather?


I was responding to a question Roma asked about Victory HH and Vicenza.

So BK's Victory and Himel's Victoria are the same?

Thanks, Terry.

 

[Roma]

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Thank you ProteinNerd. I got it now.

 

[Roma]

But the question regarding the price is still there, why they charge as much as twice more than Aero do? Aero take only £ 70 upcharge if they use the Italian leather. Is the quality relly so different? I think Aero make very good jackets, very hard to beat.

 

[handymike]

BK has already (2 years ago) taught us that Shinki is inferior to Victory hide

 

[Roma]

BK has already (2 years ago) taught us that Shinki is inferior to Victory hide

I thought there was something serious behind that high price

 

[Roma]

I thought there was something serious behind that high price

 

[Roma]

)))

 

[Sloan1874]

I thought there was something serious behind that high price

I think you'll find it's Andy's issues. *boom-tish*

 

[Sloan1874]

Interestingly, Andy's also started sending haranguing, inaccurate and insulting emails to my private address as well. BK: the place were good sense and reason goes to put the kettle on and take a break.

 

[Otter]

What do you think the other two forums where BK is "loved and admired" are ?

 

[Carlos840]

Interestingly, Andy's also started sending haranguing, inaccurate and insulting emails to my private address as well. BK: the place were good sense and reason goes to put the kettle on and take a break.

Is he also going to sue you?