New jacket: Vanson x Thurston Bros. Gambler

[red devil]

I think I have to go against the grain here and say this is not my favorite cross zip I've seen you in...it looks like a rubber jacket. Why'd you get rid of that beautiful LW D-Pocket?
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I can only agree to this....

 

[ton312]

Here’s a nice side by side comparison of the two. The first is on the left, 2nd on the right. I really prefer the second jacket. Fits better, better hide...easy to wear. I actually think it’s one of the nicest Vansons I’ve ever owned (and one of the few I didn’t send back to jump into Aero’s queue).

 

[JMax]

The side by side photos perfectly demonstrate how good that new jacket is.

 

[ton312]

The side by side photos perfectly demonstrate how good that new jacket is.

I think if I were to order another Vanson I would absolutely spec this z-150. It’s there 90’s recipe comp weight, skived down a bit. It’s remarkably better suited to these super trim styles, like the derby and TB’s daredevil.

 

[b1lf]

The comp weight Vanson Model E I received had a pretty lackluster hide, with a few noticeable imperfections (and *not* natural ones like barb wire marks, etc).

Very different than my few year old Model B when it came in new.



That, plus it was too small, was easy for me to send back. Still not sure what I’m doing for a replacement.

 

[Carlos840]

Here’s a nice side by side comparison of the two. The first is on the left, 2nd on the right. I really prefer the second jacket. Fits better, better hide...easy to wear. I actually think it’s one of the nicest Vansons I’ve ever owned (and one of the few I didn’t send back to jump into Aero’s queue).
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Are these both the same size? The new one looks more fitted overall.

 

[ton312]

Are these both the same size? The new one looks more fitted overall.

Yep. Both size 44”.

 

[Psant25]

Looks really great ton!

 

[abone]

@ton312 Dumb question I know, but did you move this jacket on? Have you owned a Chopper? If so how did they compare?

 

[ton312]

@ton312 Dumb question I know, but did you move this jacket on? Have you owned a Chopper? If so how did they compare?

I sold both. They were nice jackets but the sleeves and shoulders were insanely narrow. I think (from what I can tell) the chopper isn’t as trim in those areas.

 

[abone]

I sold both. They were nice jackets but the sleeves and shoulders were insanely narrow. I think (from what I can tell) the chopper isn’t as trim in those areas.

Ok, thanks Tony!
You moved your E’s on too, correct?

 

[ton312]

Ok, thanks Tony!
You moved your E’s on too, correct?

Yeah. Many of them.

 

[JMax]

Yeah. Many of them.

It’s part of a discussion in another thread, was the blond mouton collar you had on one of your Es made by Vanson? Gracias.

 

[ton312]

It’s part of a discussion in another thread, was the blond mouton collar you had on one of your Es made by Vanson? Gracias.

This one?

This was actually a button on collar off a vintage sportclad that fit perfectly, so I added the buttons (rather than snaps) to secure it.

 

[JMax]

This one?
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This was actually a button on collar off a vintage sportclad that fit perfectly, so I added the buttons (rather than snaps) to secure it.

That's the one. Thanks. Man, that collar on a Sportclad must have been sweet.