What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[JMax]

That looks pretty sweet! Interesting the front drop. The leather does look heavy in the pics i am surprised its not. Great jacket for the bike im sure. Have a great trip! It has been so cold up here first day almost 50 degrees F might take the new cop bike for a spin

It’s heavy. No worries there. I thought it would be heavier. Thanks.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

@Psant25

Cal came in. Great jacket. Here are the numbers for a marked 44:

P2P: 24”

S2S:19.5”

Sleeve (straight from shoulder hem): 26”

Back from bottom of collar: 23”

It does look as if it fits longer. And definitely wears longer than my vintage jackets, except the Cals. There is a 2” front drop. My older Cals do not have it, at least visually bc of the little beaver tail. I’ll have to really check that. It does have a nice taper. Not extreme like some of the older Cals, but it’s there, like most every Cal. Perfect for riding. Great movement. Shoulder Gs do their thing.

Cowhide is pliable, soft yet thick. Very thick actually. Not really heavy though. I was anticipating more heft, not the case. I guess it’s a typical heavier than most but not Godzilla MC jacket. I really like it. Mostly because of how I know it will perform on the bike.

Ask questions por favor, if you need more data. Anyways, it’s in storage now as I am heading on a little trip. Some pictures::

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looks great and definitely a few variances on the "usual" Cal. Can't remember if you said this was a newer model. Certainly looks like it with the leather and cut. I have a couple 60's/70s 42s and they're closer to 38 on size. Your 44 seems like a true 44.

My straight zip doesn't have the beaver tail LOL and no belt loops. But yours is cross zip with epaulette with same features. Like I said. Some different mixing and matching on this model. Really nice though.

 

[JMax]

looks great and definitely a few variances on the "usual" Cal. Can't remember if you said this was a newer model. Certainly looks like it with the leather and cut. I have a couple 60's/70s 42s and they're closer to 38 on size. Your 44 seems like a true 44.

My straight zip doesn't have the beaver tail LOL and no belt loops. But yours is cross zip with epaulette with same features. Like I said. Some different mixing and matching on this model. Really nice though.

Yep. Loads of tweaks. The big one for me is the taper. Some of the old Cals are meant for Gumby or a much younger JMax. Serious taper.

And it is a newer model. Guessing 90s, so not their current stuff. Highly recommend this timeframe.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Gap Trucker. Digging these things.

 

[jonesy86]

Gap Trucker. Digging these things.

I've played with a few of those, and like them as well. Great bargain at the very least.

 

[JMax]

That looks pretty sweet! Interesting the front drop. The leather does look heavy in the pics i am surprised its not. Great jacket for the bike im sure. Have a great trip! It has been so cold up here first day almost 50 degrees F might take the new cop bike for a spin

See edit in original post. It weighs over 7 lbs. Hope that helps.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I've played with a few of those, and like them as well. Great bargain at the very least.

yeah, this one is similar to my Levis, although I'd give slight edge to Gap apples to apples. That lighter tan brown one I also got though is in another world. Different kind of leather. Like a waxed pull up. Has like 10 different shades of brown popping off it. I'm really trying to make the XL work but it's a battle. If I ever see one in Medium, I'd gladly pay $300 for it.

 

[Bahabp100]

From PR blurb: Schott’s 1928, 75th Anniversary D-Pocket jacket released in 2003, is a reproduction of their original leather motorcycle biker jacket. This limited edition Perfecto model is #1928

 

[jonesy86]

In an effort to try and find a light weight leather jacket that is practical on a tropical island I had this Five Star Sunset copy made out of lamb skin, since they already had the pattern. Its...eh. Wish I could find a civilian jacket made out of "Capeskin".

 

[MrProper]

In an effort to try and find a light weight leather jacket that is practical on a tropical island I had this Five Star Sunset copy made out of lamb skin, since they already had the pattern. Its...eh. Wish I could find a civilian jacket made out of "Capeskin".
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I don't like the "capeskin" of 5 *. Out of it I have a vest that I never actually wear. But the deerskin is very comfortable to wear. this is certainly suitable for a thin civilian jacket, even if it is "plated".

 

[tamz0r]

hi all, long time lurker first time poster. got this vanson AR from @Bfd70 a while back and finally got around to getting a picture of myself wearing it. went to the beach park with the kiddos.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

hi all, long time lurker first time poster. got this vanson AR from @Bfd70 a while back and finally got around to getting a picture of myself wearing it. went to the beach park with the kiddos.

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welcome. Looks like a good fit. You're off and running...

 

[torfjord]

hi all, long time lurker first time poster. got this vanson AR from @Bfd70 a while back and finally got around to getting a picture of myself wearing it. went to the beach park with the kiddos.

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Great jacket and cute kids too Welcome!

 

[Riu]

hi all, long time lurker first time poster. got this vanson AR from @Bfd70 a while back and finally got around to getting a picture of myself wearing it. went to the beach park with the kiddos.

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Welcome and enjoy the fun!

 

[navetsea]

In an effort to try and find a light weight leather jacket that is practical on a tropical island I had this Five Star Sunset copy made out of lamb skin, since they already had the pattern. Its...eh. Wish I could find a civilian jacket made out of "Capeskin".
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if you plan to remake this one, maybe update the sizing a little bit, this one looks big everywhere the sleeve is also low and big until twisting on your upper arm.

 

[navetsea]

Not wearing it but airing it to check for mold since this rainy season. 8yrs (?) Pebbled milled cow 1.5-1.6mm, even softer milled leather that never able to stand by itself can still have set in creases after a while

 

[upsett1_spaghett1]

hi all, long time lurker first time poster. got this vanson AR from @Bfd70 a while back and finally got around to getting a picture of myself wearing it. went to the beach park with the kiddos.

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Nice jacket and adorable family!

 

[Jacques Terreur]

a nice, black Hartmann- / french cyclist Style Jacket i acquired recently....

 

[Riu]

Not wearing it but airing it to check for mold since this rainy season. 8yrs (?) Pebbled milled cow 1.5-1.6mm, even softer milled leather that never able to stand by itself can still have set in creases after a while
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I like those creases, thank you for posting the pictures as mine is milled too and I was wondering about this. Looks really nice.

 

[dubpynchon]

Vanson Model E, I'm not sure why it's the best biker jacket I've ever had, is it the fit, the weight of the leather... somehow it all adds up to make it the best.