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[sipang]

Anyone in the market for a modestly priced Aero 1950s Half belt in size 38?

Black steerhide horsehide with fleck donegal wool lining

Listed in B&S

AERO LEATHER Horsehide 1950s Half Belt - 38

AERO LEATHER Horsehide 1950s Half-Belt Black Donegal wool lining Good used condition with light signs of wear only. Light discoloration/wear spot near the middle portion of the zipper and at the cuffs. Made in Scotland Size 38 chest width -...

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Offers welcome etc

 

[sebastian mcfox]

Please indulge another leather amateur thinking of picking up an FCL Leon Custom. At 181cm / 165lb I'm tossing up between a 40 and 42. I have pretty broad shoulders, so guess a 42 would be better fit.

But wondering whether shipping it to the other side of the world + dealing with duties, customs without the chance to try it on is foolish...

Cheers

 

[bry2000]

Please indulge another leather amateur thinking of picking up an FCL Leon Custom. At 181cm / 165lb I'm tossing up between a 40 and 42. I have pretty broad shoulders, so guess a 42 would be better fit.

But wondering whether shipping it to the other side of the world + dealing with duties, customs without the chance to try it on is foolish...

Cheers

Not a great risk/reward, but you may get lucky on sizing.

 

[sebastian mcfox]

Not a great risk/reward, but you may get lucky on sizing.

Yeah, figured as much. Just realised Self Edge don’t offer refunds either, only exchanges or store credit, which makes it a particularly risky exercise

 

[hoodog]

Yeah, figured as much. Just realised Self Edge don’t offer refunds either, only exchanges or store credit, which makes it a particularly risky exercise

Well, now at least you know what do if a seam rips on the jacket.

 

[rnguy001]

@sebastian mcfox - I'm 5'11 170-175. I took a 42 in the Leon. The shoulders were fine (could not do a 40), and the jacket otherwise fit well except it was really short and ballooned out in the back. You seem tall so just beware. I ended up letting it go even though it was extremely comfortable.

 

[NYDRH]

@sebastian mcfox - I'm 5'11 170-175. I took a 42 in the Leon. The shoulders were fine (could not do a 40), and the jacket otherwise fit well except it was really short and ballooned out in the back. You seem tall so just beware. I ended up letting it go even though it was extremely comfortable.

I'll second this. If you have broad shoulders go for the 42. I was able to zip the 40 but unable to move.

 

[UrbanComposition]

Please indulge another leather amateur thinking of picking up an FCL Leon Custom. At 181cm / 165lb I'm tossing up between a 40 and 42. I have pretty broad shoulders, so guess a 42 would be better fit.

But wondering whether shipping it to the other side of the world + dealing with duties, customs without the chance to try it on is foolish...

Cheers

I reckon we’re about the same size, besides me being a several inches shorter. I’d go for the 42, or if business travel ever opens up again you can try mine on.

 

[UrbanComposition]

Ian shearling. Wore this zipped up while snowmobiling in 30° weather and was plenty warm.

 

[Budd]

Please indulge another leather amateur thinking of picking up an FCL Leon Custom. At 181cm / 165lb I'm tossing up between a 40 and 42. I have pretty broad shoulders, so guess a 42 would be better fit.

But wondering whether shipping it to the other side of the world + dealing with duties, customs without the chance to try it on is foolish...

Cheers

I am pretty much your same height and weight and I have broad shoulders/somewhat developed back and lats, and the 42 in the Eric worked out well for me. I wouldn't have been able to do the 40

 

[sebastian mcfox]

@sebastian mcfox - I'm 5'11 170-175. I took a 42 in the Leon. The shoulders were fine (could not do a 40), and the jacket otherwise fit well except it was really short and ballooned out in the back. You seem tall so just beware. I ended up letting it go even though it was extremely comfortable.

I'll second this. If you have broad shoulders go for the 42. I was able to zip the 40 but unable to move.

I reckon we’re about the same size, besides me being a several inches shorter. I’d go for the 42, or if business travel ever opens up again you can try mine on.

I am pretty much your same height and weight and I have broad shoulders/somewhat developed back and lats, and the 42 in the Eric worked out well for me. I wouldn't have been able to do the 40

Thanks guys, really appreciate it. Looks like the 42 is the way to go, although the short body length is worrying because I have a long torso. On balance I think it might be too much of a risk with int’l shipping/returns etc.

How does Nine Lives compare in terms of quality? Looking specifically at their Mas o Menos Rider. I think there’s a chance for me to check out some stock locally

 

[Sartorium]

Ian shearling. Wore this zipped up while snowmobiling in 30° weather and was plenty warm.
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Ian is perfect as usual. Sweater?

 

[UrbanComposition]

Ian is perfect as usual. Sweater?

Thanks, it’s PRL, mid/heavy gauge.

 

[dustinr]

Ian shearling. Wore this zipped up while snowmobiling in 30° weather and was plenty warm.
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This looks disgustingly good, goddamm.

 

[Patek]

This seems like a good deal if it is your size:

The Dirty Bird Horsehide Leather Jacket

This is what you think of when you imagine "black leather jacket". Vicious fit, clean details, and deep black. It starts with a custom horsehide, combination tanned at a little artisan tannery in Himeji, Japan. It's then sliced up and sewn into a tailored fit at a small atelier, and lined with a...

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