Thurston Italian Vicenza Horsehide Full Grain Veg.-Tanned Horsehide for Aero Jackets

[Monitor]

That's awesome Worf! Great combo with the hide/ stitching. The fit is nailed. That is just beautiful mate. Congrats.

:arated: Love it!!

 

[Bunyip]

Rather than wait till Fall and do a Full Spread here's couple taken when it was cool enough for me to wear my modded Aero Teamster from Thurston Bros. It fits beautifully and the hide was/is drape soft right out of the box. Stitching looks more "white" than the tan I'd specified but I can live with it.

I'm digging that cap too Worf. You must have been strutting that day mate!

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Nice Aero Premier Highwayman in Seal Vicenza horsehide...this is a beautiful smooth hide that will show some good grain as it breaks in!

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[tropicalbob]

Hi, Worf. That jacket looks A+ on you. WADR, you look like you've shed a few lbs. Congrats.

 

[Worf]

Thanks again all... The cap is a vintage Irish tweed. I've taken to wearing a lot of those lately. Also I'm down from size 52 to a comfortable 48. I've VERY HAPPY!.. Expect a jacket purge in the Fall.

Worf

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Gorgeous Aero Premier Half Belt in Dark Seal Vicenza horsehide! See the full listing here:http://www.ebay.com/itm/171824452501?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[nabottle]

Worf, you wearing that Teamster is the picture that's listed under the word "COOL" in the dictionary. You look absolutely Dynamite in it and.....and...that's it, man.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

When we compare Vicenza horsehide to original 1940s and 1950s horsehide jackets, the Vicenza holds its own--the new classic next to the old!

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[Panacheman]

Rather than wait till Fall and do a Full Spread here's couple taken when it was cool enough for me to wear my modded Aero Teamster from Thurston Bros. It fits beautifully and the hide was/is drape soft right out of the box. Stitching looks more "white" than the tan I'd specified but I can live with it.

Worf

Niiice i just ordered a modded teamster in Kangaroo. very classy look on you Worf in particular the contrast stitching

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Aero Maxwell in Seal Vicenza full grain veg-tanned horsehide! If you'd like to get fitted for the Maxwell or Aero's other great half belt styles, contact us at info@thurton-bros.com to reserve a fit jacket and start your custom order. We're currently filling up our July production batch!

www.thurston-bros.com

 

[LaymanX]

Quick question. How does Vicenza leather compare to goatskin in terms of weight? I'm considering either a M422a made with Vicenza, but want to see if it would be as warm as the goatskin as I'm thinking of using it as a winter jacket. Thanks!

 

[IXL]

Quick question. How does Vicenza leather compare to goatskin in terms of weight? I'm considering either a M422a made with Vicenza, but want to see if it would be as warm as the goatskin as I'm thinking of using it as a winter jacket. Thanks!

Be aware that leather is by itself a rather poor insulator. The choice of lining is what determines the majority of warmth for a leather jacket.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Quick question. How does Vicenza leather compare to goatskin in terms of weight? I'm considering either a M422a made with Vicenza, but want to see if it would be as warm as the goatskin as I'm thinking of using it as a winter jacket. Thanks!

The Vicenza is slightly heavier weight than the goatskin, but they are probably about the same when it comes to blocking wind in the Winter!

Be aware that leather is by itself a rather poor insulator. The choice of lining is what determines the majority of warmth for a leather jacket.

Agreed! The standard lining in the Aero M422a is a very thin satin and wouldn't help much for cold weather...it would be fine for milder Fall weather. You'd want to go with a thicker wool (Strome weight tartan or tweed) for a Winter jacket!

 

[Rudie]

But not exclusively. I could wear my Chromexcel jacket only up to 15°C while I can wear my goatskin up to 20 or 22°C. Same model, both lined with cotton (the Chromexcel jacket had satin lined sleeves, though, which were an extra pain in the ass when it was warm outside).

 

[IXL]

Satin is notorious for limiting ones ability to remain comfortable as the environment gets warmer. Many people describe it as feeling "hot and sticky."

 

[Rudie]

Yes, but it wasn't only due to the sleeves. The jacket was noticeably warmer all over.

 

[IXL]

It would be interesting to see how things would go if the interiors of both jackets could be swapped. Kind of a mad-science experiment.

 

[Sloan1874]

I find satin good for cooler evenings during late spring through to autumn.

 

[handymike]

and satin feels good with short sleeves.

 

[Carrie @ Thurston Bros.]

Aero Sheene with a Premier fit (Board Racer with a Highwayman collar) in Seal Vicenza horsehide! We just listed this beauty and you can get all the details here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171831255815?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649