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    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Ha ha, yup. It’s a perfect design for me. Casual, dress, and bike if I want. Just fits me well. Vanson Oxford in a 42 is spot on. Other Vanson’s I’ve gone with a 44 but Oxford in 42 needs no tweaks.
  2. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Went out on Friday, only the 2nd time I’ve worn it and a young lady stopped me to say “wow I love your jacket”!
  3. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    It’s an Oxford with an Enfield twist. Enfield style slanted front pocket but switched to my right side. Two inside pockets, horizontal and vertical, removed the back centre seam. Everything else is Oxford, except for the addition of a two-way zip. The leather is very nice. Thick but soft...
  4. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    I’ve recently taken delivery of a custom Vanson Oxford in black comp weight and its black core.
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    Best route for custom Vanson?

    I’ve got 6 Vanson’s in comp weight and every one is different. Four are thick and grainy, one is thick, flat and shiny, one is thick, dull and waxy. They range in age from 30 years old to now. All are excellent (haven’t held the latest yet). So not sure if I can answer your question 100%! There...
  7. abone

    Best route for custom Vanson?

    Olive!
  8. abone

    Best route for custom Vanson?

    I have a jacket incoming in their latest comp weight and though I’ve only seen pics so far, the leather looks outstanding.
  9. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    I’ve got this custom Oxford incoming from TB. Hope it fits as good as it looks!
  10. abone

    Need opinions on which jacket for a vacation

    The best travel jacket I own and have travelled with is a Fjallraven Reporter Lite. Ten pockets, the sleeves detach to make it a vest, the sleeves store flat in a big pocket along the back. It’s rain and wind resistant if recently wax treated and it’s very light. I typically wear a large, and...
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    Pants you wear with your leather jackets

    My brother and I wore seafarers a lot back in the early 70’s. Loved the look. Couldn’t find them in Vancouver so we’d pop across the border to Bellingham to buy them.
  13. abone

    Vanson jacket help

    Looks like a model A; a very functional MC jacket and one of their earlier designs if I recall. The bi-swing back is doing its job as intended and if the jacket is extremely comfortable on the bike, that’s why. Good score!
  14. abone

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I have that jacket except with brass hardware. Yup it’s a Raid
  15. abone

    Schott D pocket horsehide jacket For Sale

    I thought they’d fixed it but nope, it’s still freezing
  16. abone

    Has anybody seen ____ around Lately?

    I couldn’t access the site this morning for an hour or so but can now. Thanks for fixing the issues!
  17. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    I’m not scientific about it…when I condition my jackets I just make sure I get whatever conditioner I use onto the zips. I’ve got graphite I use on my old Mustang that would probably work better but that stuff can get messy. I know wax is the best as others have pointed out but the conditioner...
  19. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    The Gif Man strikes again! Ha ha
  20. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    I checked my B and Oxford and you are correct, same size. It’s the zip catching made me think it was narrower. I’ll lube up the zip and that should do it. Thanks!
  21. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Thanks for the comments fellas! My eBay jacket acquisitions always leave me feeling somewhat wanting. This time i can lay back, look at the ceiling and light a cigarette. Obligatory fit pic after a hot water soak to custom fit. In this pic you can see what I meant about the wind flap being...
  22. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    My new “to me” Comet arrived yesterday after taking a weird detour into southern Washington State. Wow! What a beast!! It’s a generous 44: P2P 24 S2S 20 Sleeve 26.5 Hem 21 Length at back 25.5 Jacket is damn near perfect condition, no issues at all. Lining like new. Provision for a...
  23. abone

    Vanson! Vanson! Vanson!

    Damn, reading this and I felt something move!

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