Look up posts by @dudewuttheheck about his Vanson C2, and maybe his Youtube piece on it. Just an awesome jacket, his is rarer because the hide has more grain. Most C2s are smooth cowhide. Such lovely jackets, totally under the radar (except, apparently, in Japan).
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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
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TelemarkTumalo
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How does the fit compare to your usual sizing?
Spot on. I wear a 38, and this is 38.
tmitchell59
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Just came in today. Saw this High Large trucker months ago in the classifieds. Found the money and the seller, now mine. Size 44. Will hang with my Fine Creek trucker.
AeroFan_07
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Many more details in the "Show your Langlitz" thread, but I was overdue to show this one...
Oh yeah, and I'm not quite as grumpy today as my expression here appears...
Oh yeah, and I'm not quite as grumpy today as my expression here appears...
.... and it has the proper length!
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IH Canvas is nice, sturdy and easy to wear. Looks great.
AHP91
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Viking752
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Good looking jacket, Been looking semi-seriously for a C-2 for awhile, on the pre-owned market. I see a few but finding a size 50-52 has proven difficult as is in most cases. May consider having Vanson build me one.
Yes, for some reason C2s are a lot easier to find in Japan. That's where I found mine. Totally agree with you, it's a brilliant cross zip pattern. Congrats on finding one, fit looks absolutely nailed down!
barnabus
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I see loads of these available on eBay and I'm often tempted but haven't yet taken the plunge.
Any other comments on this style?
Marc mndt
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Very nice, thick, grainy and soft hand, goat on the two I’ve handled. Also very nice construction, clean and aesthetic stitching. Way nicer than expected for workwear.
There were civilian versions of these and there were jackets issued as part of a work uniform. The one Marc has was issued to workers on the subway in Stockholm sometime between 1967 and 1977.
This design was first used by brewery workers way back in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s. They’re therefore nicknamed “brewer’s tailcoat”.
It's great to be able to wear a piece of history.
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