Thickness of Vanson Comp Weight and Shipping /Compared to Schott ?

[El Marro]

We made a lot of changes: longer pointier collar, covered main zip, higher chest pocket, different cuffs, slightly shorter sleeves, reworked back with halfbelt and smaller side panels, deleted bulkier interior zipped pocket.

Very nice. I liked everything about my Enfield except the collar. Your version is much better, and I think you could go bigger still.

 

[Sonero]

It's going for that Star Glove/ Cal Leathers CHP look. However, they've taken out some stuff from the front - like the badge holder, loops, connecting stitching between the handwarmers, epaulets. More of a minimal look which is fine.

I think the western yoke looks cool - doesn't bother me. Usually, these yokes are added to give some shape to the jacket.

The only thing that bothers me about the jacket you posted is that there's belt loops in the back, but none in the front. Make up your mind! lol

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They do have the option without belt loops or badge tags. I forgot to mention it.

 

[MadCat]

thanks for the tag @Tom71 would have missed this

@Sonero hard to know what leather Vanson sent unless you ask them directly. There has been a lot of variation in their comp weight as others have mentioned. It’s also possible they sent a jacket in one of their lighter leathers by mistake

As to the box. Single jackets I’ve received from Vanson have all come folded over once across the midsection basically with the top of collar touching the bottom hem.

As Tom mentioned I have indeed just received the sample jacket for a design built off the Enfield.

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We made a lot of changes: longer pointier collar, covered main zip, higher chest pocket, different cuffs, slightly shorter sleeves, reworked back with halfbelt and smaller side panels, deleted bulkier interior zipped pocket.

First offering will be in black Chromexcel horsehide but I’m planning a series of releases in different hides

Wearing it today and will be posting fit pics to the wjaywt thread but here’s one for immediate reference

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What leather is this?

 

[Sonero]

Received my exchange today. My jacket came in the same type of box but the fit is good. Sleeves a little too long for a non rider but perfect for a rider or when I have a layer underneath.

Three questions.

1. Does anyone have experience with the streamliner jacket liner they offer ? Would it take the place and bulk of wearing a sweater instead or would it not be warm enough ? I am in NYC. Anytime I can shed a layer or two the more comfortable I am but the liner is $3 + change.

2. Are Vanson belts worth owning for $149 ? Better than your average 2" leather belt you find at Western stores etc ? I like the brass hardware they offer. Goes nice with my jacket and leather bag.

3. Vanson leather waist pack super quality or just average ?

Thanks

 

[Peter Mackin]

Buy your own belt,no way is the vanson belt worth the money.

 

[Zoro]

Does anyone have experience with the streamliner jacket liner they offer ? Would it take the place and bulk of wearing a sweater instead or would it not be warm enough ? I am in NYC. Anytime I can shed a layer or two the more comfortable I am but the liner is $3 + change

I'm still yet to try it as it's Summer, but I got one from Peter who replied right above I really like the concept as it doesn't make me too bulky with it, although perhaps the snaps might often get undone.

Quick pics with and without the streamliner:

Top row of pictures with streamliner, bottom row without it (first two are the same pic to compare with the jacket open). No real fitpics, I'm in an oversized old tshirt and gym shorts at home.

As you can see, it is also a tad short (goes down to the belly button), so you might rather wear a sweater if it is actually cold. I think I will wear it in Autumn but not in Winter. Plus bear in mind this is the vest, not the jacket. I personally wouldn't pay 300 for it.

 

[Peter Mackin]

I'm still yet to try it as it's Summer, but I got one from Peter who replied right above I really like the concept as it doesn't make me too bulky with it, although perhaps the snaps might often get undone.

Quick pics with and without the streamliner:
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Top row of pictures with streamliner, bottom row without it (first two are the same pic to compare with the jacket open). No real fitpics, I'm in an oversized old tshirt and gym shorts at home.

As you can see, it is also a tad short (goes down to the belly button), so you might rather wear a sweater if it is actually cold. I think I will wear it in Autumn but not in Winter. Plus bear in mind this is the vest, not the jacket. I personally wouldn't pay 300 for it.

The best grain of any Enfield I've ever seen,took me years to get it so good .it looks terrific on you .

 

[RustyM]

thanks for the tag @Tom71 would have missed this

@Sonero hard to know what leather Vanson sent unless you ask them directly. There has been a lot of variation in their comp weight as others have mentioned. It’s also possible they sent a jacket in one of their lighter leathers by mistake

As to the box. Single jackets I’ve received from Vanson have all come folded over once across the midsection basically with the top of collar touching the bottom hem.

As Tom mentioned I have indeed just received the sample jacket for a design built off the Enfield.

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We made a lot of changes: longer pointier collar, covered main zip, higher chest pocket, different cuffs, slightly shorter sleeves, reworked back with halfbelt and smaller side panels, deleted bulkier interior zipped pocket.

First offering will be in black Chromexcel horsehide but I’m planning a series of releases in different hides

Wearing it today and will be posting fit pics to the wjaywt thread but here’s one for immediate reference

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Man, that leather looks great, I would be very happy if I bought that!