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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

This is a library photo of my beloved Aviation Leathercraft flying jacket,

Its a reproduction of a 1940's USAAF A2 Flying Jacket, at the time they offered a bespoke service so I was able to order my jacket in Black Hide,

I've owned mine for over 15 years and its still in mint condition.

Nice what kind of hide is that?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Hey Brian:

Any chance you can post some photos of the Imperial now that it has a bit of wear???

See you are on Fedora Lounge as well.

Still waiting on my Aero Seven. Dang COVID.

Hey Jason ... I forgot to ask, what type,of hide did you decide on for the Aero? I love the seven design, especially the zipped sleeves

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

This is a library photo of my beloved Aviation Leathercraft flying jacket,

Its a reproduction of a 1940's USAAF A2 Flying Jacket, at the time they offered a bespoke service so I was able to order my jacket in Black Hide,

I've owned mine for over 15 years and its still in mint condition.

Nice. I hope you have worn that at least a couple of times. My jackets tend to start looking a little defeated after 2-3 years. Hoping my next horsehide one turns that into a positive.

[roadie1]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Oh my... you should check them out: Himelbros.com

The Shinki Horsehide (oil finish) he uses is one of the very best IMHO. The top tier makers apparently have their own recipes and are not all the same.

Jasonindenver here may know more ...

The fedora lounge is also a great resource.



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Is this the Frobisher model?

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Nice what kind of hide is that?

to be honest I dont really know, They manufacture for RAF Squadrons and the Red Arrows, take a look at their web page as it states :

we’ve built quite a reputation and we’ve done that by making some of the country’s finest leather and sheepskin flying jackets. Our jackets can be found around the world: owned with pride, respected and typically, like their owners, mellowing gently with age. Please enjoy browsing through our site - maybe you’ll find the jacket you’d like to grow old with!

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Nice. I hope you have worn that at least a couple of times. My jackets tend to start looking a little defeated after 2-3 years. Hoping my next horsehide one turns that into a positive.

Sure its my go to jacket at the start of the winter months, and you can really tell the quality as the back panel is one whole piece, Cheers "H"

[brandrea]

Thread revival ... this one is incoming from a friend in Hawaii!

I've been looking for a Goodwear for along time and in this style! Horween mustang horsehide to boot!

Not my pics, but too excited not to post. Should be here in days! Cheers!

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[brandrea]

Bump …

Leather nerds subscribe … a new leather jacket incoming on Monday

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Bump …

Leather nerds subscribe … a new leather jacket incoming on Monday

Nice! Love leather ….most anything. My favorite smell.

[dddrees]

I don’t know but something about this one seems extremely appealing to me lately.

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bea...n-jacket-fbkmf

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Bump …

Leather nerds subscribe … a new leather jacket incoming on Monday

Another Himel????

I am waiting on a Thedi myself right now. Should be any time now.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Another Himel????

I am waiting on a Thedi myself right now. Should be any time now.

Congratulations in advance Jason … I really want to try one of his Cossack jackets in Buffalo hide. It looks amazing Please update this thread once it lands. Maybe we will turn more of the guys here into Leather nerds

I went a different route this time … I thought I’d try The Flat Head single riders jacket. I’ve heard really great things about the Shinki they use on the Fedora Lounge.

As with all Japanese brands, I’m nervous about the fit, but figured I’d give it a go. I bought through Rivet and Hide in the UK so I can return it if it doesn’t fit.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by dddrees

I don’t know but something about this one seems extremely appealing to me lately.

https://blackbearbrand.com/black-bea...n-jacket-fbkmf

Thanks Dan I haven’t heard of them before, but they have some great looking jackets.

Their N1 deck jacket also looks cool

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks Dan I haven’t heard of them before, but they have some great looking jackets.

Their N1 deck jacket also looks cool

Just came across them about a month ago.

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Just came across them about a month ago.

I wonder how long it would take to break in that CXL.

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations in advance Jason … I really want to try one of his Cossack jackets in Buffalo hide. It looks amazing Please update this thread once it lands. Maybe we will turn more of the guys here into Leather nerds

I went a different route this time … I thought I’d try The Flat Head single riders jacket. I’ve heard really great things about the Shinki they use on the Fedora Lounge.

As with all Japanese brands, I’m nervous about the fit, but figured I’d give it a go. I bought through Rivet and Hide in the UK so I can return it if it doesn’t fit.

I think you are skinny enough to pull that one off.

I would love to have a teacore shinki jacket but I just don't wear black much.

Post photos when its in!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

I wonder how long it would take to break in that CXL.

CXL is pull up leather. I have a good number of CXL boots and shoes and all of them are extremely pliable.

[Stan Cooper]

My two favorites are both flight jackets. I bought the first one, a repro U.S. Navy G-1 (goat skin), several years ago.




The second one I bought a couple of years ago. It's a Perrone Professional Aviator's Flight Jacket, and they're issued by a number of U.S. carriers.




I mostly wear the Perrone since it's extremely comfortable and a little more under the radar.

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

My two favorites are both flight jackets. I bought the first one, a repro U.S. Navy G-1 (goat skin), several years ago.




The second one I bought a couple of years ago. It's a Perrone Professional Aviator's Flight Jacket, and they're issued by a number of U.S. carriers.




I mostly wear the Perrone since it's extremely comfortable and a little more under the radar.

That is beautiful!

I love the A2 look but have always hated the knit cuffs on the two iterations I have owned.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

My two favorites are both flight jackets …

Fantastic Stan I’ve always wanted to try an A1 or A2 jacket.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

I think you are skinny enough to pull that one off.

I would love to have a teacore shinki jacket but I just don't wear black much.

Post photos when its in!

Will do, should arrive Monday

If you haven’t seen it, check out how their shinki ages in this thread (post #75)

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thre...r.97343/page-4

[Stan Cooper]

Thanks, guys.

Not leather, but my MA-1 issued to me in 1962 has been tough as nails for sixty years, and still looks great. Even the knit cuffs show hardly any wear.

[White Collar Boy]

Wow, there are very cool jackets here! As with many things though, like sneakers, they don’t suit my personal style, which almost completely eschews streetwear for the woodsier side of ivy. Anyway, it’s almost always very hot where I am. I envy your jackets, and the cooler climate in which to wear them.

[austinp]

Not in bad shape for 60 years old!


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

I think you are skinny enough to pull that one off.



I would love to have a teacore shinki jacket but I just don't wear black much.



Post photos when its in!

Hey Jason, the eagle has landed. I posted a more detailed review over on the Fedora Lounge but here she is.

All I have to say is that this shinki is the best I've handled (in my limited experience). Its substantial but very pliable right out of the box. It has a lovely hand and grain is already starting to pop. The sheen is incredible and it's already developing tunneling on the sleeves after just a couple of wears. Oh and it has a fantastic aroma!

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[JParm]

Looking good, Brian! Leather looks very soft and supple!!

[dddrees]

Great looking jacket Brian!!

[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Hey Jason, the eagle has landed. I posted a more detailed review over on the Fedora Lounge but here she is.

All I have to say is that this shinki is the best I've handled (in my limited experience). Its substantial but very pliable right out of the box. It has a lovely hand and grain is already starting to pop. The sheen is incredible and it's already developing tunneling on the sleeves after just a couple of wears. Oh and it has a fantastic aroma!

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Outstanding!!!

I think the fit is spot on and that leather will start showing some awesome graining in no time. The French seams justify the price as well. Those will really pop when the tea core starts showing through!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JParm

Looking good, Brian! Leather looks very soft and supple!!

Originally Posted by dddrees

Great looking jacket Brian!!

Thanks fellas … just in time to put it away for winter now

[brandrea]

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