What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[Brettafett]

I can't imagine a better way to get around NY either...

 

[Grant]

Yep, makes for a secure bike lock, occasional weapon and great way to break in horsehide and goatskin!

 

[Earloffunk]

Jacket & art...

 

[Tommy]

ELC 55J14 getting some roadwork in this morning!

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As an Ex Bike Messenger, I'd say wear it around your waist, your more likely to fall and break your collar/shoulder bones or ribs than hip.

 

[Brettafett]

Interesting pic, but makes me feel dizzy!

 

[Grant]

Thanks Tommy, I'll give it a try. I've fallen a number of times, no broken bones yet - just cracked helmets and bruised ego. I'd like to think the leather gives me a little protection.

 

[Garylafortuna]

Hi Grant, would you show us a picture of the padlock you use on that beauty.

 

[Teddy]

@jeremiah Indian Jones! I hope not all those

Have you been to The Boston Tea Party in The Barbican? I ordered The Boss and was not disappointed...View attachment 10827

Wow that looks like a yummy dish!

 

[zoomer]

More insights on the Aero battered steer:

- It is a friendly feeling hide. It seems to respond and "give" with the body after you put it on, as it warms up.

- It seems to be a variant on oil-pulled or oil-stuffed finish. It does mark when you run a fingernail, etc., over it. Rub and the mark goes away.

- As it is fairly thin and very supple, I think it would be the ideal Indy jacket leather, especially if dyed a shade or 2 lighter.

- The colors are not quite as contrasty as pictured. The blacks and light areas are part of a blend, the overall shade is coffee-colored. The thread here is OD, and not nearly so vivid a green as it photographs.

 

[zoomer]

Wow that looks like a yummy dish!

The Full Whack minus the eggs, plus more meat! *sigh*

 

[Teddy]

More insights on the Aero battered steer:

- It is a friendly feeling hide. It seems to respond and "give" with the body after you put it on, as it warms up.

- It seems to be a variant on oil-pulled or oil-stuffed finish. It does mark when you run a fingernail, etc., over it. Rub and the mark goes away.

- As it is fairly thin and very supple, I think it would be the ideal Indy jacket leather, especially if dyed a shade or 2 lighter.

- The colors are not quite as contrasty as pictured. The blacks and light areas are part of a blend, the overall shade is coffee-colored. The thread here is OD, and not nearly so vivid a green as it photographs.

I agree with everything you wrote. Exactly the same feeling I have after 4 days of wear.

 

[Teddy]

The Full Whack minus the eggs, plus more meat! *sigh*

If I can only name one thing I miss about England then it's the full English breakfast!

 

[kowalski]

Eastman irvin , first snow

 

[Grant]

I use the Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit lock.

 

[falcon_ib]

Pretty much the opposite of shearling weather here in the land of endless summer. But I'm excited about finally completing my late war Pacific ensemble.

Trousers are cheapo thrift store khakis, I would go with originals but I beat my trousers up and spill too much on them to wear them in good conscience. If anyone could point me in the direction of good repros ...

 

[Teddy]

I know I've posted 2 pictures about my trainee Aero 16160 but here's one more, and still in the elevator:

 

[zoomer]

That's the collar I wish I had on my "1108" - deep and useful. Mine is barely 2" at the back.

I may ask Ken to put a stand and new collar on mine, altho the hook & eye holes from the simple attachment would have to be plugged up somehow.

 

[zoomer]

Trousers are cheapo thrift store khakis, I would go with originals but I beat my trousers up and spill too much on them to wear them in good conscience. If anyone could point me in the direction of good repros ...

That's getting to be a tough ask in these days of low rises and stovepipe legs.

 

[jeremiah]

nice fit Nkang.

 

[Marv]

1971 Brill Bros D series G1 today...…