You might want to consider the Vanson Enfield in Steer Hidehttp://vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jackets/enf_enfield.htm, or in Horse Hide http://vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jackets/enf_horse.htm
or their Mercury http://vansonleathers.com/product_pages/jackets/merc_mercury.htm
I've got...
This is a killer coat.
Personally, I think it's much nicer quality and finishing than Filson.
Anyway, I only wore it a handful of times and it's in excellent condition.
Size Large/42.
There are a ton of features so let's get started.
- heavy duty 2 way antiqued brass main zipper covered by...
Gorgeous black leather Andrew Marc jacket.
It's marked Medium; I'm a 40 and it's a little roomy on me so it'll probably fit a 42 also.
It has a pebble grain surface and is extremely soft and heavy.
I believe it's Goat Skin.
2 handwarmer pockets and one inner zipped gun pocket.
Elastic waist...
You're going to get a million differing opinions, so I may as well chime in early.
The 689 has belts at the waist, as opposed to at the hips as on the Highwayman. This will give both jackets a different look. The 689 also doesn't give any choice on lining; I believe the lining in it is...
Johnny,
I'm with ya 100% on all your points.
After seeing the last pic of the misaligned pockets, I was appalled that the company is giving you such a hard time.
If it were me, I would "out" them just for giving you grief given the severity of the flaws.
As for paying good $ for luxury...
How bout this one from Duluth Trading Co.
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/mens-presentation-jackets-blazer/85373.aspx?feature=product_1
Yes, defiitely.
I'm not a gun person, so it's just a utility pocket for me.
Like I said, if I had it all to do over again, I would either omit the exterior zippered pocket to give a cleaner look, or put the gun pocket on the right side so you don't have that thick bulge of overlapping leather...
Fiver,
In my jacket, it's just a "visual anomaly" like you say.
And the stitching is perfect.
I can overlook it.
I can also overlook the slight length difference between the 2 sides at the bottom of the zipper; it's only like 1 or 2mm max.
Funny, but if you look at Mark Moye's AeroUSA photo...
Geez guys, I like the storm cuffs.
I assume I'll like them even more during winter time when the wind is blowing snow up my sleeves.
You all should give them a chance. I'm sure they'll loosen up somewhat with wear.
Plus, I wager you'll find them useful in winter weather, unless you never...
:D
Great minds think alike.
I hope the lining lasts a long time too.
Because, of all the linings I've seen, the Common Riding is my absolute favorite!!
(no offense to anybody)
Lenny
I received my Highwayman over the weekend.
It has a very similar "slice" off the top of a folded seam at the shoulder.
It is only the top surface, however, and in reality is only a slight cosmetic abberation.
If you'll look further down, you'll see my post about my jacket with pix. I did a...
Thanks for the compliment Lear.
Honestly, I don't know what weight the lining is considered.
Maybe somebody else knows.
It does seem light though.
Lenny
After wearing the Highwayman around the house for a few days, I feel that a few comments are in order.
1. It's not perfect. The lining isn't even all along the waist line, and is in fact, bunched up and sewn thru a small fold towards one zipper side. Also, some of the other seams are less...
Thanks Fenton and HD.
Patience does pay off.
That's interesting Fenton about us both ordering at the same time.
Looks like there's no rhyme or reason to their delivery times.
I'll post up pix next week.
Lenny
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