bobjones
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YES!!! The jacket is here, and the master craftsmen and artisans at Aero Scotland have created a masterpiece.
At 8:30 am EST 3/29/08, my slightly customized brown FQHH Stockman arrived via USPS and after a duty of $62.00, the box was handed off to me. The only modifications were a cotton lining instead of the wool, a 31" length (shortened by 1 inch from the standard), roll-over stitching at all points, and the addition of an inside pocket.
I must say the jacket is beautiful and the fit superb - Aero absolutely nailed it. Sleeve length, jacket length, overall roominess when closed, all perfect. I had measured myself, and Will and the team made a coat better fitted than I could have by my eye.
The horsehide is thick and stiff, and creaks a bit when moving, and if you enjoy the odor of a new leather jacket, the aroma could fill a postgame lockeroom its that strong and wonderful.
The coat is much lighter than I feared a horsehide FQHH would be, and the darker shade of the brown is gorgeous. I had a cowhide "Harrington-style" mall jacket before, and it was much heavier than the Aero - this practically feels like a wool coat it seems so light in comparison. I also was concerned the brown would be too light, but its dark enough to be attractive to my eye, but light enough to show its shadings and developing patina.
One thing about FQHH, if you desire the perfect, smooth look of a mall leather jacket with no blemishes whatsoever, do not buy FQHH! There are blemishes and scratches which tell the story of the horse' life who wore this coat before he handed it off to me, and they only add to the texture and overall "look" and personality of the coat.
The lining and stitching are world class, and clearly the person crafting (not sewing or building - crafting) put alot of effort and feeling into it. The only regrets are of my own making: not asking for the front patch pockets to be internally lined, not requesting a vent in the back (both of which might not be "vintage" style, but would serve aesthetic purposes), and that I cannot order another until next year. Damn wife won't allow it!
I must say all in all I was VERY fearful of ordering a custom coat from 3,000 miles away, from people whom I had never met, in a style that was unique to my eyes, but Aero exceeded my expectations tremendously. Will and Amanda and the team did an incredible job, were exceedingly pleasant and helpful to deal with (Mark Moye also helped out as is a great guy), and I would HIGHLY recommend Aero Leather products to all those seeking a well-made, life-investment leather jacket.
I will post pictures as soon as I can find my digital camera.
At 8:30 am EST 3/29/08, my slightly customized brown FQHH Stockman arrived via USPS and after a duty of $62.00, the box was handed off to me. The only modifications were a cotton lining instead of the wool, a 31" length (shortened by 1 inch from the standard), roll-over stitching at all points, and the addition of an inside pocket.
I must say the jacket is beautiful and the fit superb - Aero absolutely nailed it. Sleeve length, jacket length, overall roominess when closed, all perfect. I had measured myself, and Will and the team made a coat better fitted than I could have by my eye.
The horsehide is thick and stiff, and creaks a bit when moving, and if you enjoy the odor of a new leather jacket, the aroma could fill a postgame lockeroom its that strong and wonderful.
The coat is much lighter than I feared a horsehide FQHH would be, and the darker shade of the brown is gorgeous. I had a cowhide "Harrington-style" mall jacket before, and it was much heavier than the Aero - this practically feels like a wool coat it seems so light in comparison. I also was concerned the brown would be too light, but its dark enough to be attractive to my eye, but light enough to show its shadings and developing patina.
One thing about FQHH, if you desire the perfect, smooth look of a mall leather jacket with no blemishes whatsoever, do not buy FQHH! There are blemishes and scratches which tell the story of the horse' life who wore this coat before he handed it off to me, and they only add to the texture and overall "look" and personality of the coat.
The lining and stitching are world class, and clearly the person crafting (not sewing or building - crafting) put alot of effort and feeling into it. The only regrets are of my own making: not asking for the front patch pockets to be internally lined, not requesting a vent in the back (both of which might not be "vintage" style, but would serve aesthetic purposes), and that I cannot order another until next year. Damn wife won't allow it!
I must say all in all I was VERY fearful of ordering a custom coat from 3,000 miles away, from people whom I had never met, in a style that was unique to my eyes, but Aero exceeded my expectations tremendously. Will and Amanda and the team did an incredible job, were exceedingly pleasant and helpful to deal with (Mark Moye also helped out as is a great guy), and I would HIGHLY recommend Aero Leather products to all those seeking a well-made, life-investment leather jacket.
I will post pictures as soon as I can find my digital camera.
