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Which Aero Leather is the softest of them all?!

Graemsay

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There's a Plainsman on Aero's sales page that's had its chest pocket deleted. A Highwayman won't look that much different.

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DarkKnight

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There's a Plainsman on Aero's sales page that's had its chest pocket deleted. A Highwayman won't look that much different.

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Yeah, there's also a Hercules, which doesn't have chest pockets obviously. I guess I'm just undecided. I mean, what are the pros of not having them? Maybe that part of the jacket is softer and more malleable because it doesn't have the hard zips and leather seams...? Makes it a tiny bit easier to move maybe? Hmm.
 

dubpynchon

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I have a cafe racer without chest pockets, it looks good. The lack of pockets simplifies the look, although I kept the hand warmers.
 

Graemsay

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Here's a Board Racer that was up for sale, which lost the chest pockets. I'd agree with @dubpynchon that it's a good look.

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I don't like single chest pockets, and have deleted them from jackets in the past. In fact, my old Hercules (since sold) looked better for losing it.

However, I'd be tempted to get a pair as an alternative to internal pockets, particularly on a slim fitting jacket.
 

nightandthecity

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I have a Royale on order in the battered seal steerhide. I tried one on in the showroom (too large) and though I can't compare it to the Vicenza it was definitely as soft, light and flexible as you could want. As far as insulation goes, it is the lining that really counts. In my experience there is surprsingly little difference in insulation between different weights, thicknesses and types of leather.
 

dubpynchon

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True, I find leather useless once the temperature goes down to single figures, then it’s time to break out the B-3. I have a heavy tartan lining on a Cheyenne and I find it doesn’t make much difference when it’s cold. This could be me though, I’m a bit of a wuss when it comes to the cold. Alpaca would be a good alternative to shearling though, and you’d be able to wear it for more of the year than shearling.
 
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