In pictures: Aero 38-1711-P Type A-2

[Sir Jacket]

Major, yes, it's very dark. I like that: a brown that is almost black.

SJ

 

[majormajor]

Major, yes, it's very dark. I like that: a brown that is almost black.

SJ

That's cool. If you do some HWT on it, it will probably finish up even darker

 

[Edward]

I love that really dark, almost-black brown. It's a shade I associate very much with Steve Macqueen's Great Escape jacket.

The jacket looks good to me, but I’m not an A-2 owner. I have seen comments about tunnelling, when the knits disappear up the sleeve like this - apparently it isn't considered ideal. If you like the feel of longer sleeves I wouldn’t worry about it.

I actually like a little tunnelling myself!

 

[Gancho]

Sir, yes Sir!

Everything done right. Nice 38 and a good fit, too.

Olli

 

[Sir Jacket]

Let's start a tunnelling movement. Talk about The Great Escape!

SJ

 

[Rockin' Dog]

Nice Choice in Jacket, Sir J.
I'm still going through the process of getting an A-2 built by Aero, and the Seal Jerky HH with Rust knits is exactly what I've had in mind! You're right about the Jerky being almost black...the sample I was sent was the darkest brown I've ever seen!

What I really like about the Seal Jerky from my sample, is after a bit of scouring with the fingernails most of the clear gloss rubs away, and then the seal starts to break up to reveal the rather nice (IMO) red undertones. It promises a decent patina and It should look great after you've given it some action and beaten the hell out of it!

The sleeve length looks borderline on the long side, though I'd just wait after a few months of wear before making any decision to shorten them.

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks for all comments, fellas....I'm getting a lot of admiring female glances, which is to me an important determinant of jacket fit, although I concede I'm probably imagining them all.SJ

Probably real. But if it really looks good, the guys stare too lol

 

[Sir Jacket]

the guys stare too lol

Certainly an added perk.

One girl came up to me and said, "Hey, nice jacket. Especially the arms."

Don't tell Ms SJ, though.

SJ

 

[Foster]

My recently acquired Aero A-2 is also the very dark brown seal, almost black. I've only managed about one week worth of breaking in, but depending on the light I can already see some of the red undertones, which are quite nice!

 

[Sir Jacket]

This now up for sale in the classifieds section. Needs must. SJ