Aero B-6 Questions

[Oli]

Hello! Long-time reader here, but I'm finally ready to make a purchase.

I initially had my heart set on an Irvin, but living in the South UK, I just don’t see myself wearing it often. As a result, I think I’m now settled on a B-6, though I’m still a bit hesitant.

The two shearlings it comes in are Redskin and Seal. While I find the Seal too dark for my liking, I’m unsure about the Redskin—I'm having trouble gauging just how red it actually is. I’ve found a few second-hand Aero B-6 Redskins, but the redness seems to vary quite a bit (pictures attatched). Is this due to patina changes over time, differences in manufacturing, or simply the result of varying camera quality?

As for trim, I’m leaning toward russet or seal. I’m not a big fan of strong contrast, so I’d prefer something subtler and wouldn’t go for anything darker.

Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[bn1966]

Good choice, I’m in Wiltshire & moved on my ELC Irvin type in favour of a D-1 … more wearable more often

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

You never know, how red-ish it really was, until you see the actual jacket.

 

[pj_odin]

This is a red camouflage, the seal color will be more realistic than it

 

[mulceber]

Yeah, go for the seal. Never seen an original b-6 that red…

 

[Micawber]

Might I suggest you reconsider?

Why not get a lightweight Irvin and fly the colours for the RAF….

 

[Griffon_301]

I second Micawber's advice!
Living in Austria and owning both types, I have to report that I am wearing the Irvin more often than the B-6.
if it's warmer, you can get along wearing a thin shirt underneath, in colder weather, just add a sweater and you are set.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

B6 in that reddish color is a kind of fancy mod ...

I'd go for seal - will look much nicer when broken in and with some wear!

 

[MrProper]

The colour in this picture is pretty close to reality.

I find Seal a little more boring, but it may be more suitable for everyday use.
But I wouldn't tick off the Aero Irvin. I don't find it any thicker than the B-6 or D-1.

 

[mulceber]

Aero’s Merino Irvin is quite versatile in terms of temperature, imho, and looks great.

 

[Griffon_301]

basically I consider Irvins to be more versatile than their American brethren thanks to the zips in the sleeves and the waist adjustment via belt.
when you leave the sleeve zips open, do not zip the Irvin fully up and also don't shut the waist too tight with the belt, it's a great jacket for "warmer" weather too.
that's the reason why my B-6 gets not the airtime it would deserve.
The Irvin had developed into one of my daily beaters during the colder season here...

 

[MrProper]

I also really like the Irvin. And as I said, I don't find the Aero ones overly thick either.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

The colour in this picture is pretty close to reality.

I find Seal a little more boring, but it may be more suitable for everyday use.
But I wouldn't tick off the Aero Irvin. I don't find it any thicker than the B-6 or D-1.

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The red tone looks pretty good to me for sure and compared to seal more interesting anyway.

The jacket looks spot on on you Karsten - but to look as cool as you someone would need your physique for sure ...

I think i would go with seal for authenticity reasons but do not have a picture in mind off how dark the AERO seal-tone is???

Anyone able to provide a photo???

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Aero’s Merino Irvin is quite versatile in terms of temperature, imho, and looks great.
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Looks pretty good to me as well Jan!

 

[MrProper]

The red tone looks pretty good to me for sure and compared to seal more interesting anyway.

The jacket looks spot on on you Karsten - but to look as cool as you someone would need your physique for sure ...

I think i would go with seal for authenticity reasons but do not have a picture in mind off how dark the AERO seal-tone is???

Anyone able to provide a photo???

Thank you for the compliment.
Here is an Aero in Seal.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Thank you for the compliment.
Here is an Aero in Seal.

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Well that’s pretty dark …

Honestly the reddish one looks better imho