Favourite leather jacket style + favourite skin/hide

[JamesFoster]

For me it has to be an A-2 in either lambskin or goatskin. After that a racer motorcycle jacket in cowhide.

 

[Dr H]

A-1 in capeskin.

 

[Heiko]

A1's are my favorite, especially the A1 that JanSolo once posted.

Does anyone think an A1 is horsehide is a bad idea?

 

[Dr H]

Yes. I do, the drape of capeskin is closer to the look of the issued jacket. If you're not bothered about this then a thin horsehide will give a more robust jacket.
On the other hand thick horsehide doesn't suit the pattern at all IMO.

 

[Heiko]

Thanks for the advice, it is good thing I asked you..

What about the Himel in horsehide--bad idea as well?
http://www.himelbros.com/index.php?p=page&page_id=heron1929-btn

 

[Plumbline]

Favourite jacket style .... Californian ( single main zipper and D-ring fasteners and straps at cuffs and sides).

Favourite leather ... man that's a toughie ... for the above jacket either seal or russet Buffalo ( which is AMAZING hide). I also am a real fan of the oilpull steer and horse used by Aero 3 or 4 years ago ... it had a GREAT handle and wore amazingly well.

HTH

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Aero Bootlegger with zip sleeves in Horween's brown FQHH.
HD

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Thanks for the advice, it is good thing I asked you..

What about the Himel in horsehide--bad idea as well?
http://www.himelbros.com/index.php?p=page&page_id=heron1929-btn

For me..this Himel is an exceptional style. I'm not a goathide fan...so HH would be my choice.
However..I agree..an origional type A1 with knit collar..sleeves and waist is ideal in capeskin.
HD

 

[Foster]

I like the iconic style of the A-2 in grainy horsehide. Even though as far as jackets go, there are better made and better fitting jackets, it is still my favourite.

 

[Worf]

In my limited experience thus far.... 50's Halfbelt Vintage midweight HH. Comfy, fly, distinctive and versatile. I love the look of Horween FQHH and the lustre but the break-in is hard effin' work!

Worf

 

[Fanch]

Black Vintage FQHH Highwayman but maybe the next one soon to arrive, a Brown Vintage FQHH Teamster.

 

[Edward]

At the minute, it's my Aero Bootlegger (customised with throat latch, button cuffs, tartan lining, and two G1 pockets), but it could be something different on any given day....

 

[Aerojoe]

Lately, favourite jacket is ANJ-3. All of my keepers right now are goatskin.

 

[gtdean48]

Style = racer motorcycle jacket (mine is a black steerhide Fidelity Leathers)
Skin/hide = FQHH (mine is an Aero 50's Half Belt)

 

[ButteMT61]

This forum wouldn't exist if we could all put one answer here :eeek:

 

[58panheadfan]

#1 Heron 1929, Himel Bros., HH, Seal
#2 Grizzly WHxHeller's Cafe, HH, antique black/Sheepskin beige
#3 A-2, ELC Monarch, HH

 

[Fanch]

Scott welcome back!!

 

[Sloan1874]

#1 Heron 1929, Himel Bros., HH, Seal
#2 Grizzly WHxHeller's Cafe, HH, antique black/Sheepskin beige
#3 A-2, ELC Monarch, HH

58P, do you have any pics of the Heron? Don't think we've seen somebody who actually owns one of those babies.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Style: 1930s British workwear A-1 style, bigger pockets than the puny ones on the issued A1s, and closing with nice orange or caramel corozo buttons. Single panel rear. And a Lightning or Dot zipper with folded slider and stopper box. Leather cuffs with corozo button closure, and knit waistband. Lined in a medium weight woollen twill with striped polished cotton sleeve liners. Collar should be shaped like an A2, but with no snaps.

Hide: Lightweight calf or heavy sheep. Russet Brown.

I still seek my perfect jacket.

 

[ButteMT61]

Scott welcome back!!

Cheers Richard.Well, if I had to pick:

Aero FQHH 50's HDB. Awesome, but for colder weather only.

Good Wear Ventura in Japanese Horsehide. The one I let go.

Aero Bronco in russet goat.

And my beater "A-2" from USWings - antique steer hide. Awesome coat.