What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

Thuggee · Sep 18, 2019

Monitor said:
Jacket fits perfectly which is a good indication that you've lost enough weight.

I still need to lose another 5kg to hit my goal

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Thuggee · Sep 18, 2019

Gamma68 said:
I can’t tell you much about this jacket brand, but I can say it looks spectacular! Enjoy it. Any design on the reverse worth noting?

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Trenchfriend · Sep 18, 2019

Darkgrey stone type III by "Levy".

Bfd70 · Sep 18, 2019

Good thing I’m typing because I’m basically speechless.
I received this Vanson CR today off the bay. Lone bidder. $98+10. Listed as vintage VGC. There was some speculation on the “how many new..” thread that it would date to the early nineties or earlier based on the Talon zipper. What ever era it is from, they got the sleeves right then. Many current Vanson have bodybuilder bicep sleeves. These are snug but not so much as to limit mobility.

It is, in short, amazing. THICK hide. Soft as a 5 yr old grass cutting sweatshirt. Wear marks and patina in all of the right places. Not a stich popped. The grain on the leather looks like the oldest, meanest elephant on the savanna. The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool. I shall not mention the fit as I don’t wish to well up with tears of happiness. Bless you previous owner. I hope it was nominal weight gain from a life well enjoyed that has forced you to pass this on. Rest easy. I’ve got it from here.

handymike · Sep 18, 2019

PERFECT! Congratulations!

Gamma68 · Sep 18, 2019

Bfd70 said:
Good thing I’m typing because I’m basically speechless.
I received this Vanson CR today off the bay. Lone bidder. $98+10. Listed as vintage VGC. There was some speculation on the “how many new..” thread that it would date to the early nineties or earlier based on the Talon zipper. What ever era it is from, they got the sleeves right then. Many current Vanson have bodybuilder bicep sleeves. These are snug but not so much as to limit mobility. View attachment 185187 View attachment 185186 View attachment 185188 It is, in short, amazing. THICK hide. Soft as a 5 yr old grass cutting sweatshirt. Wear marks and patina in all of the right places. Not a stich popped. The grain on the leather looks like the oldest, meanest elephant on the savanna. The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool. I shall not mention the fit as I don’t wish to well up with tears of happiness. Bless you previous owner. I hope it was nominal weight gain from a life well enjoyed that has forced you to pass this on. Rest easy. I’ve got it from here.

Great looking jacket. Your review is interesting, because I believe I read somewhere that the older white-label Vansons were made from leather inferior to their more recent jackets.

Bfd70 · Sep 18, 2019

Not familiar with “white label”. I’m certainly far from an aficianado but this is exactly how I want a bike jacket to look and feel.

Mandarin · Sep 18, 2019

Incredible fit! It was made for you...

Fonzie · Sep 18, 2019

That’s a perfect fit if I ever saw one and the coolest jacket.
You've hit jackpot. Congrats.

dubpynchon · Sep 18, 2019

Bfd70 said:
The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool.

Ha, very good. Great jacket and perfect fit.

ton312 · Sep 18, 2019

Bfd70 said:
Good thing I’m typing because I’m basically speechless.
I received this Vanson CR today off the bay. Lone bidder. $98+10. Listed as vintage VGC. There was some speculation on the “how many new..” thread that it would date to the early nineties or earlier based on the Talon zipper. What ever era it is from, they got the sleeves right then. Many current Vanson have bodybuilder bicep sleeves. These are snug but not so much as to limit mobility. View attachment 185187 View attachment 185186 View attachment 185188 It is, in short, amazing. THICK hide. Soft as a 5 yr old grass cutting sweatshirt. Wear marks and patina in all of the right places. Not a stich popped. The grain on the leather looks like the oldest, meanest elephant on the savanna. The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool. I shall not mention the fit as I don’t wish to well up with tears of happiness. Bless you previous owner. I hope it was nominal weight gain from a life well enjoyed that has forced you to pass this on. Rest easy. I’ve got it from here.

$98!???? Perfect fit. No need to even mention. But $98!!!!!

JMax · Sep 19, 2019

Bfd70 said:
Good thing I’m typing because I’m basically speechless.
I received this Vanson CR today off the bay. Lone bidder. $98+10. Listed as vintage VGC. There was some speculation on the “how many new..” thread that it would date to the early nineties or earlier based on the Talon zipper. What ever era it is from, they got the sleeves right then. Many current Vanson have bodybuilder bicep sleeves. These are snug but not so much as to limit mobility. View attachment 185187 View attachment 185186 View attachment 185188 It is, in short, amazing. THICK hide. Soft as a 5 yr old grass cutting sweatshirt. Wear marks and patina in all of the right places. Not a stich popped. The grain on the leather looks like the oldest, meanest elephant on the savanna. The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool. I shall not mention the fit as I don’t wish to well up with tears of happiness. Bless you previous owner. I hope it was nominal weight gain from a life well enjoyed that has forced you to pass this on. Rest easy. I’ve got it from here.

This had my chuckling, well done on both the stellar jacket and the stellar review.

Benny Holiday · Sep 19, 2019

Thuggee said:
I still need to lose another 5kg to hit my goal
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I think the weight loss has actually made you look younger Thuggee.

AbbaDatDeHat · Sep 19, 2019

JMax said:
This had my chuckling, well done on both the stellar jacket and the stellar review.

Yeah, @Bfd70, “speechless”.
Nothin like a jacket that all you can say is “oh wow” for a few months!!
B

Trenchfriend · Sep 19, 2019

Beige cotton fieldjacket.

Dav · Sep 19, 2019

ELC Irvin, yes it was a bit warm

Hh121 · Sep 19, 2019

Lee storm rider

Boyo · Sep 19, 2019

LVC Einstein Jacket..

Imuricecreamman · Sep 19, 2019

Fivestar "capeskin" a-1.could probably take a size lager, but this will mainly be a summer jacket.

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thor · Sep 19, 2019

Five Star Leathers russet goatskin M-422a with the Gordon & Ferguson label (the left pocket is slightly wider than the right as per G&F originals). The red lining they’ve used is cotton, not rayon or sateen.
While certainly not 100% accurate, it’s very well made and has the overall look and feel of a WWII M-422a. The russet goat is very thick and substantial yet soft and easy to wear right out of the box. Beautiful grain and the stitching is done with a light khaki thread for contrast. I also had them add an inside wallet pocket. A great value for the money.

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