I only ask because my 2016 Vanson I got through Thurston looked just like this. For a second I was thinking it was maybe something to do with their Thurston specific models.
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How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?
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I think the jacket fit you great double H!. You could probably tighten up the laces for an even better fit.
I know what you mean about the leather being "printed". My model "E" is printed for sure. I have been wearing it a lot and it is showing some signs of improvement. Vanson makes some awesome m/c jackets, they need better leather though. They are cheaper than most brands.
You have a proper m/c jacket, they are made with longer sleeves. When zipped they look perfect. Hope you keep it.
I know what you mean about the leather being "printed". My model "E" is printed for sure. I have been wearing it a lot and it is showing some signs of improvement. Vanson makes some awesome m/c jackets, they need better leather though. They are cheaper than most brands.
You have a proper m/c jacket, they are made with longer sleeves. When zipped they look perfect. Hope you keep it.
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Thanks! Here are better pictures
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With same price I can get schott 618h or 689h, I don't know...
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Mine looked like that at first. A few long days in the saddle and it started to morph into what I posted a while back. You can’t let Vanson whip you, you gotta whip...that ...pu...I mean jacket.
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Probably gonna return this, it doesn't looks so good on me, the softest leather I have so far, can't stand by itself, but thick and heavy 8.2 lbs, leather looks dull and printed, what you think?
Fits you best of all the Vanson jackets you have. Looks perfect worn! Badass, serious bike jacket.
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It's new, but already broken in.
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Yes, thick and heavy but initially felt more broken in than other Vanson in my closet. Same as your methinks. Not as squeaky as my other Vanson either, yours?
Probably gonna return this, it doesn't looks so good on me, the softest leather I have so far, can't stand by itself, but thick and heavy 8.2 lbs, leather looks dull and printed, what you think?
I would return it too, the bottom is super bell shaped, not in a nice way, and the sleeves are ape like.
Compared to how fitted the shoulders are it's quite weird.
The two you already have that fit you well (can't remember the 2 you kept) fit you much better than this one.
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Yes, no squeaky sound.....
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Sounds like my Hardcore. If you like it and it fits to your standard, I would keep it. If it starts to break in and marble like mine you will be happy.
Oh, and that bell effect should disappear with use. I saw a bit of it early too. Didn’t mind bc it made it easier to carry ol’roscoe on my hip. Sometimes I wish it again flared out a bit.
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Thanks for all the feedback, I decided to return it, mainly because the leather is just too soft that I can't accept it, and I believe it affects the looking of the jacket in some degree, it doesn't looking so handsome on me.
By the way, I decided to keep both LW J23 and Vanson Mercury.
By the way, I decided to keep both LW J23 and Vanson Mercury.
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Probably more than your other jackets, this one is for use on a motorcycle. The rest of your collection is stellar.
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Pretty sure my next jacket will be cordovan heavy steerhide. The variations on my Highwayman cordovan fqhh is quite stunning.
I suppose the bell shape might be thought for riding where if it was straight it might hit the body and ride up. Not a good look when standing up.
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Just won this Aero Highwayman in natural horsehide on eBay.
I’m not sure if it is Vicenza, CXL, or some other variety of horsehide. Labeled size is 46 but it measures out trimmer than the 44 Highwayman I used to own. Here’s hoping it fits!
I’m not sure if it is Vicenza, CXL, or some other variety of horsehide. Labeled size is 46 but it measures out trimmer than the 44 Highwayman I used to own. Here’s hoping it fits!
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