Yes I know. Its a common misunderstanding to think it is a river in Egypt, but as we know, denial flows through several african countries before reaching Egypt, so its more of an african river than egyptian river. [emoji12]
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How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?
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Yes I know. Its a common misunderstanding to think it is a river in Egypt, but as we know, denial flows through several african countries before reaching Egypt, so its more of an african river than egyptian river. [emoji12]
You of all people should know that jewel of denial is like the end of a rainbow. You will never find it.
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Ralph is one of my favorite movie characters.
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I'll keep it
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I was thinking a LW size 48 would be way, way too big. It certainly isn’t that. Not bad actually. How’s the back? Feel? Beautiful jacket.
Problem area is the waist. Shoulders and chest are good but waist is way too big. Even with belt pulled all the way in. I measured myself b/c I want to get the mercury right. Chest is 46" and waist is 33". The stock pattern on this jacket just won't do. If this was tapered like my HB down two sizes it would would be perfect. I listed it on the bay already. Need the Vanson Merc
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That merc is a stunner. You consider the Oxford? Seems closer in the details to this LW.
I did after you mentioned it. Thing is the simplicity of the Merc is just amazing to me. That jacket is all about the cut. Oxford is cool tho, collar looks different from the enfield and the quilt liner is a bonus. Bottom line is I need some Vanson back over here.
Back is huge. If I could pull the belt in another 1" I think I could live with it tho. I really love this jacket but I suspect I'd need to go full custom on it. This one is def built for a bigger man than myself but man it is nice. I actually like the liner more than anything else. The flight nylon is such a cool idea.
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Yeah, HH’s Merc was really an eye-opener. Definitely a cool, and yes, simple and clean answer to other Vanson jackets. If I hadn’t just gone all Jejupe and purchased the LW, SB and others lately, it would be in the running.
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Yeah, a slight taper would change everything. Or a size 46, maybe even a 44. Though LWs don’t seem to taper OTR as much as Vanson, Bates, etc.
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Vanson has best cut and pattern, in my opinion.
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All you need is bit of a beer belly and the jacket would be perfect for you!
Yeah... I don't think the pattern works for someone in as good condition as you... Isn't the ryder more tapered?
Otherwise the J-23 would certainly fit you perfectly... you know you want it
This one is certainly a different pattern than the j-23. I had one of those and it fit really well. If I went full boat on a Ryder I'd have to have him drop the waist. It's interesting but the last hole for adjustment in the half belt is really only about 1/2 way to fully cinched. It's a beauty just needs to be worn by a larger fellow than myself!Yeah... I don't think the pattern works for someone in as good condition as you... Isn't the ryder more tapered?
Otherwise the J-23 would certainly fit you perfectly... you know you want it
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Question...
Anybody ever bought one of these?
Are they knockoffs of a real Bucco or are they a made in Spain Bucco?
What can you all tell me about them?
Thanks. Bowen
