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  1. Bonneville

    'Japanese Brand' X Vanson collaboration question

    Sometime ago (8-10 years?) I remember seeing some pics of Vanson jackets that were executed in collaboration with a boutique Japanese brand. I seem to recall one of the custom designs was based on the Vanson Ensign. Can anyone recall what the name of that Japanese brand was?
  2. Bonneville

    Anyone know approx. cost of shipping a jacket?

    I'm in Canada. Does anyone know the approximate ball park price of the cost of shipping a Vanson Enfield jacket from Canada to the US? $25? $50? I haven't bought a jacket in a decade or more and never had to ship one and can't remember the amount that might be needed. Also, what type of...
  3. Bonneville

    Anybody buy/own a new/replica Canadian MIl. Extreme Cold Weather Parka?

    I've been looking around trying to source a decent surplus ECW Cdn. Military Parka (the old ones that used the detachable liner vs the more modern/expensive Goretex non-detachable liner version). Came across a surplus outlet in BC that also apparently offers brand new replicas at $150. Has...
  4. Bonneville

    Will be ordering another Enfield or Bootlegger. Any news on present wait times?

    Ordered a custom Enfield (sz. 38) last summer but dammed if I didn't gain almost 40 lbs. due to a prolonged hospital stay and subsequent recuperative period. I don't see myself ever getting back to 150-155 lbs. :redface: so I'll be ordering a larger Enfield or Aero Bootlegger shortly. I'm...
  5. Bonneville

    Custom Enfield arrives, fit info, etc.

    My new custom Enfield arrived today. Black, steerhide, size 38, zipped pockets, hem shortened 1 inch, ordered mid Aug. I will get my camera out and take some pics later this week for fellow fetishists. Fit info is provided for those considering this model jacket. (I find useful fit info...
  7. Bonneville

    Aero Samples part 2

    FYI - 'Oil Pull' characteristics: Happened to receive a second set of samples from Aero today (great service) as the first set were not marked as to weight which resulted in a little confusion on my part. I am interested in the character of different tannages or finish particularly the...
  8. Bonneville

    Quality Goat Leather

    After seeing one or two recent examples here of jackets made with quality, thick goat leather I am considering it for my next custom jacket, a Bootlegger. I hadn't known or realized that goat leather is considered by those in the know to be on par with steer and horse in terms of quality and...
  9. Bonneville

    "Hand-oiled leather" jacket.

    I've recently read a couple of references to leather being "hand-oiled before jacket assembly". Does anyone have any experience with such a specimen? I would be interested to know what is achieved by this practice or what it imparts to the leather in terms of hand and/or colour/tone. Schott...
  10. Bonneville

    Veg tan help

    Does anyone know where I might be able to source a sample of hh or cow veg-tan, or a veg re-tan sample. I keep reading conflicting info on which tannage was prevalent pre-50's, chrome or veg (or veg re-tan). If any member has a sample they could spare (or loan) I would greatly appreciate it. I...
  11. Bonneville

    Pictures on the forum

    First let me say that I really enjoy the Outerwear forum and its jacket pictures especially, I think the forum is great as are the very nice people who make up the membership. That said I wish the website (had) allowed jacket pictures to be stored in the forums memory. As I go back through...
  13. Bonneville

    The Aero steerhide conundrum

    I've read posts regarding Aero's steeerhide being far too thick/stiff to the point of being unwearable. I really like the colour and single tone of this hide based on pics. Are there any owners of Aero steerhide that have come to a different conclusion regarding its wearability? I'm...
  14. Bonneville

    Brown fqhh or brown oil pull fqhh?

    Do you or would you prefer one over the other? I'd love to know. Oil pull or regular fqhh? After handling the Aero samples of both now for a couple of months I'm unable to decide which to use for a Bootlegger order. The regular fqhh feels noticeably drier and crisper than the oil pull and...
  15. Bonneville

    Anyone get their new Vanson delivered recently?

    Ordered a custom Enfield in mid August and am finally starting to get antsy. Hoping it won't be one of those 6-8 month affairs. Anyone place an order and get it recently? Ted
  16. Bonneville

    Finding nice Chukkas difficult

    Can't seem to find a nice pair with full grain uppers and a flat white crepe sole. Either they're too heavy/industrial (Redwing) or too cheapish (non-welted sole) and/or no flat white sole. The Redwings look like what I want but look a bit too heavy/overbuilt. Can't go the Dr. Marten's. The...
  17. Bonneville

    Shoulder measurement/fit question.

    I have one of those unfortunate body types that makes shopping for jackets a bit of a challenge; narrow shoulder-shoulder width, long arms, normal chest. If one's shoulder edge to shoulder edge is 18 inches wide, what, in your opinion, would be the widest shoulder width you could carry off in...
  19. Bonneville

    Puzzled

    Can't understand why all the jacket makers don't post the actual measurements of their jackets. One other puzzler is the difference between Vanson and Aero in terms of their required measurements for building a custom jacket. Vanson has you take a great multitude of measurements while Aero...
  20. Bonneville

    Which moto jacket maker?

    I will be getting a quality moto jacket for the first time shortly and thought I would run the question by the members here for some solid advice. Unfortunately I live in an area where there are no outlets for premium jackets, I actually don't think I have ever handled real quality leather...

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