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Post by wdw on Nov 22, 2014 10:48:06 GMT -6
Aero are conspicuous by their absence here, so I'll kick off a thread. For those on here who don't know, they're considered probably the best manufacturer of non-military leather jackets in the world. I know there are a few more expensive and highly rated Japanese makers, but I can't see the value there, although others seem to like them. The acknowledged best in A2s is Goodwear in the US, but Aero probably come second there, although that's not a style I know anything about.
What's good for me is that Aero are only 40 miles from home, so I've visited many times and had many good talks with the owners and staff. Similar to what LD seem to promise here, Aero will go the extra mile to get things right, even if it costs them, which is why they have my loyalty. The TFL Outerwear board is full of Aero threads, and there's plenty of interesting stuff about the shenanigans of a couple of years ago, which takes it into soap opera territory.
I know there are a few people here with their own Aero collection, so hopefully others will contribute to this thread.
Anyway, I have quite a few Aero's but here's two I got yesterday. First, a sheepskin Pre-War Irvin and then a cordovan FQHH 1920s Work Coat:
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 3:32:28 GMT -6
   Gentlemen, SOMEONE claim it!!!!! The leather feels dry, and has lots of water spots, but no cracks and no scars that I could see in my amateur assessment. In all honesty, if I dream about it, I will buy it for a Christmas present, and St. Nikolaus knows I don't need anymore gifts! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 4:00:26 GMT -6
¥31,500 = $259.56
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 8:49:08 GMT -6
Gentlemen, SOMEONE claim it!!!!! The leather feels dry, and has lots of water spots, but no cracks and no scars that I could see in my amateur assessment. In all honesty, if I dream about it, I will buy it for a Christmas present, and St. Nikolaus knows I don't need anymore gifts! I will be swimming in it or otherwise, it is a no brainer.... |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 8, 2014 9:29:44 GMT -6
Aero are conspicuous by their absence here, so I'll kick off a thread. For those on here who don't know, they're considered probably the best manufacturer of non-military leather jackets in the world. I know there are a few more expensive and highly rated Japanese makers, but I can't see the value there, although others seem to like them. The acknowledged best in A2s is Goodwear in the US, but Aero probably come second there, although that's not a style I know anything about.
What's good for me is that Aero are only 40 miles from home, so I've visited many times and had many good talks with the owners and staff. Similar to what LD seem to promise here, Aero will go the extra mile to get things right, even if it costs them, which is why they have my loyalty. The TFL Outerwear board is full of Aero threads, and there's plenty of interesting stuff about the shenanigans of a couple of years ago, which takes it into soap opera territory.
I know there are a few people here with their own Aero collection, so hopefully others will contribute to this thread.
Anyway, I have quite a few Aero's but here's two I got yesterday. First, a sheepskin Pre-War Irvin and then a cordovan FQHH 1920s Work Coat:
I've always liked the Irvin's, but they are too warm a jacket for my climate, and wouldn't get much wear. The days when we get the frigid air from the Fraser Valley in BC, they would be money.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 8, 2014 9:40:48 GMT -6
Buy it and put on Ebay. Or maybe sell it to me for my son! |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 8, 2014 11:05:24 GMT -6
Buy it and put on Ebay. Or maybe sell it to me for my son! It doesn't look like it would take much to bring it back to looking new again. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 8, 2014 11:36:19 GMT -6
Buy it and put on Ebay. Or maybe sell it to me for my son! It doesn't look like it would take much to bring it back to looking new again. No, you leave it as-is! |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 8, 2014 12:05:39 GMT -6
It doesn't look like it would take much to bring it back to looking new again. No, you leave it as-is! I'm not the expert leather guy for sure, but I would have thought if it was on the dry side, you would put a little lexol on it. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 8, 2014 12:50:15 GMT -6
I'm not the expert leather guy for sure, but I would have thought if it was on the dry side, you would put a little lexol on it. You could. Leather takes a helluva beating before it really needs treated, but with the spots, it might help to use Lexol (as it's a lighter spray). I'd have to have it in-hand to know for sure. But if that were here, I'd buy it. |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 8, 2014 13:16:00 GMT -6
I'm not the expert leather guy for sure, but I would have thought if it was on the dry side, you would put a little lexol on it. You could. Leather takes a helluva beating before it really needs treated, but with the spots, it might help to use Lexol (as it's a lighter spray). I'd have to have it in-hand to know for sure. But if that were here, I'd buy it. Heck ya. It looks like it has another 50 years of life in it! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 17:13:37 GMT -6
I dreamed about this jacket, guys... I'm thinking of taking a lunch break journey in a few hours. It's my size (38), seems to be unworn (I saw no prominent creases anywhere) and it's OLD.
I posted in the WAYDT on the IH forum, and Giles immediately chimed in to inform me that with that liner, it's relatively old.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 17:24:36 GMT -6
I dreamed about this jacket, guys... I'm thinking of taking a lunch break journey in a few hours. It's my size (38), seems to be unworn (I saw no prominent creases anywhere) and it's OLD. I posted in the WAYDT on the IH forum, and Giles immediately chimed in to inform me that with that liner, it's relatively old. If it is in your size, it is a no brainer.... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 5:07:21 GMT -6
I tried it on and it fits like a glove! So, now that I own this gorgeous jacket, whats next? Upon further inspection, I can see there is some slight cracking around the collar, and slight creases in the right arm. Seems like this was a display piece in a store on a mannequin.
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Post by bentin on Dec 9, 2014 9:02:09 GMT -6
If you can get Leatherique or Leather Masters products, they're both really good at gently restoring dry leather, both aniline and semi aniline. It likely just needs a little care and should be good as new.
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Post by Old26 on Dec 9, 2014 11:00:26 GMT -6
I tried it on and it fits like a glove! So, now that I own this gorgeous jacket, whats next? Upon further inspection, I can see there is some slight cracking around the collar, and slight creases in the right arm. Seems like this was a display piece in a store on a mannequin. One of the most skilled jacket makers I know uses Vaseline - and now I do too. Wear it. don't baby it - it will only look better with time. Cracking on the collar is a common problem with vintage (esp horsehide) jackets. I want to see some wear pics! |
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Post by Winterland on Dec 9, 2014 14:36:16 GMT -6
I tried it on and it fits like a glove! So, now that I own this gorgeous jacket, whats next? Upon further inspection, I can see there is some slight cracking around the collar, and slight creases in the right arm. Seems like this was a display piece in a store on a mannequin. You could email Aero and see what they say. Maybe send pics. They might be able to tell you an approx year it was made also. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 9, 2014 14:53:20 GMT -6
Good idea Todd - the label is an older one, and they should be able to give you a ballpark age on it. Aero Email Address |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2014 22:31:22 GMT -6
I tried it on and it fits like a glove! So, now that I own this gorgeous jacket, whats next? Upon further inspection, I can see there is some slight cracking around the collar, and slight creases in the right arm. Seems like this was a display piece in a store on a mannequin. One of the most skilled jacket makers I know uses Vaseline - and now I do too. Wear it. don't baby it - it will only look better with time. Cracking on the collar is a common problem with vintage (esp horsehide) jackets. I want to see some wear pics! I just want to know many first step, lol. I don't want to "just wear it" and ruin it. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2014 2:27:15 GMT -6
Water spots, or mold possibly?  Highly discolored sleeves... "Do you even wabisabi, Bro?!"  No wear or creasing in the pits  Blemish on the collar  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2014 2:27:21 GMT -6
Dry rot? I can't make the determination on these little chapped spots. It's not actively flaking if I gently scratch it with my fingernail.   |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2014 2:31:10 GMT -6
Beautiful fabric liner  Sleeves are lined with brown canvas  Pocket bags are thick, and not to mention I found this little gem! It's the QC tag!  |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 10, 2014 9:54:16 GMT -6
You're worrying way to much! Get some Lexol spray. Go over it and use a nice clean cotton shirt/underwear or a terry washcloth (I always use white ones).
Go over it one section at a time. Let it hang dry. See what comes of it. It's in great shape. It will look BOSS.
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Post by Griffin on Dec 17, 2014 3:09:55 GMT -6
Im no expert, but I would wash it (rinse in the shower outer leather only) with handwarm water and a leathersoap (if there is a gentle one) and then cover it in Pecards vintage(i mean put a thick layer on it)before it dries. This way it gets clean and you might smoothen out the spots, and lubricating it wet will make it soak up the lubricants into the leather. Add more pecards on the spots that has soaked it up and do this until there is no dry spots left, then wipe it the next day, then wait another day and then shine with an old sock. This is my size also  |
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Post by Griffin on Dec 18, 2014 6:09:52 GMT -6
Post over @ @untucked
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