Cross zip nation

[J Leather Investigater]

This really is a beast!
IS it me or is it still gaining more grain as you wear it? Doesn't feel like it was that grainy when you first got it...

I believe its simply going through the l.w. break in process, when i first got my test it was really smooth throughout, now look at it(but i wont dare bring a straight zip jacket into the cross zip auditorium) but see for your self in carlos jacket data base thread posted during the l.w. conversation.

 

[red devil]

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You know you need the SD, it's not "want" anymore at that stage

 

[JMax]

You know you need the SD, it's not "want" anymore at that stage

I do. Big time. And that new Beck CHP is interesting. And whatever he does next. I need to get the heck out of this rabbit hole.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Potentially the nicest looking hide LW x-zip here. Imho. Better and better each time. Don’t ever sell this one Ivan!
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[red devil]

I do. Big time. And that new Beck CHP is interesting. And whatever he does next. I need to get the heck out of this rabbit hole.

Nah... it's too comfy in here

 

[Monitor]

Potentially the nicest looking hide LW x-zip here. Imho. Better and better each time. Don’t ever sell this one Ivan!
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I got another one on the way, one that's actually in my size (or at least I hope so). If it turns out to be a major improvement fit wise, I'll have to sell this one. If not... It's just such a nice jacket that I honestly wouldn't mind having two.

It's an awesome jacket in any case. No point in looking further in this style.

 

[JMax]

I got another one on the way, one that's actually in my size (or at least I hope so). If it turns out to be a major improvement fit wise, I'll have to sell this one. If not... It's just such a nice jacket that I honestly wouldn't mind having two.

It's an awesome jacket in any case. No point in looking further in this style.

Fingers crossed for a major improvement. Though honestly, I can’t see how.

 

[Monitor]

Fingers crossed for a major improvement. Though honestly, I can’t see how.

ATM I'm really swimming in this one. I've never been more emaciated and the jacket was one size larger than what I usually wear to begin with.

 

[JMax]

ATM I'm really swimming in this one. I've never been more emaciated and the jacket was one size larger than what I usually wear to begin with.

Music to my ears, I mean...that sucks. The new one should be perfect.

 

[Edward]

Thanks, It's the Vanson version of the Swedish military despatch rider jacket, they did them in the 90s, not sure how many but they don't come up very often. I have also seen them in forest green leather..
I also have a real Swedish version, probably 50s, very nice heavy goatskin:

And i also got a canvas hooded one, a bit small for me but my GF relly likes it in winter, i think that's from the 60s:

Interesting, I wonder why Vanson chose that model? It's a very niche one to reproduce - though great they did, I really like it. They've done it well by the looks of it. Green leather is an interesting idea; I assume they were riffing off the green canvas version. I've only seen the originals in green canvas and black leather. Look like they would be greaton a bike, especially in Wintrer - plenty of room under there for layering...

I'd never seen a hooded one before, that's interesting. One of those and the matching trousers woulds be fantastic for taking the dog out for a walk in dead of Winter in the early morning! Looks likea Swedish equivalent of the N2 series USAF jackets, albeit intended for use afew thousand feet lower....

Yes,yes my friend, there is a certain magnificence that is beheld in the photograph

Much of it lies in the photographers gifts - https://www.hansonleatherby.com/

@Edward

Unfortunately, no armor. It would be nice though.

I've notice Vanson shy away from armour in the vast majority of their more classic styles. Maybe they just don't want to repattern them, but you'd think the Chopper in particularly would work well with it. Really nice jacket, though.

View attachment 232327 Herc PJ-27 today. My only cross zip....until next week. Got one in the mail!

First one of those I've seen in the wild - oddly, I thought it was a Hercules as soon as I spotted it. THat's one of their models I'm giving serious thought to as it's not available from my go-tos, and it's a nice option. I'm considering it in the russett... How's the hide?

 

[Jrolfe]

Interesting, I wonder why Vanson chose that model? It's a very niche one to reproduce - though great they did, I really like it. They've done it well by the looks of it. Green leather is an interesting idea; I assume they were riffing off the green canvas version. I've only seen the originals in green canvas and black leather. Look like they would be greaton a bike, especially in Wintrer - plenty of room under there for layering...

I'd never seen a hooded one before, that's interesting. One of those and the matching trousers woulds be fantastic for taking the dog out for a walk in dead of Winter in the early morning! Looks likea Swedish equivalent of the N2 series USAF jackets, albeit intended for use afew thousand feet lower....



Much of it lies in the photographers gifts - https://www.hansonleatherby.com/



I've notice Vanson shy away from armour in the vast majority of their more classic styles. Maybe they just don't want to repattern them, but you'd think the Chopper in particularly would work well with it. Really nice jacket, though.




First one of those I've seen in the wild - oddly, I thought it was a Hercules as soon as I spotted it. THat's one of their models I'm giving serious thought to as it's not available from my go-tos, and it's a nice option. I'm considering it in the russett... How's the hide?

For the price I’d say you can’t go wrong with Hercules. Very comfortable and seems to be constructed well. The hide is good. 1mm+. Quality. Not on par with Aero or other big name brands, but the price shows that as a good trade off. Their russet looks very cool and a rich color.

 

[El Marro]

ATM I'm really swimming in this one. I've never been more emaciated and the jacket was one size larger than what I usually wear to begin with.

That is a problem that should be easy to solve my friend. I recommend double servings of ice cream, or even better gelato, around 8 pm every night without fail.

 

[Will Zach]

That is a problem that should be easy to solve my friend. I recommend double servings of ice cream, or even better gelato, around 8 pm every night without fail.

Yeah, but cross zips being V-shaped this solution will add bulk in all the wrong places.

 

[El Marro]

Yeah, but cross zips being V-shaped this solution will add bulk in all the wrong places.

Very good point!

 

[tmitchell59]

New Cross Zip in the Nation. Just came in. Impressive. My thanks to @JMax for posting this jacket. It fits too! Short, but Sweet. I'll do more on this guy.

 

[JMax]

New Cross Zip in the Nation. Just came in. Impressive. My thanks to @JMax for posting this jacket. It fits too! Short, but Sweet. I'll do more on this guy.

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Looks amazing. I see it has the side zips on both sides too. Awesome jacket. Never seen one quite like it. And for $140 or so, home run. I was tempted.

 

[J Leather Investigater]

New Cross Zip in the Nation. Just came in. Impressive. My thanks to @JMax for posting this jacket. It fits too! Short, but Sweet. I'll do more on this guy.

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Super cool terry!

 

[Marc mndt]

I few months ago I've ordered a custom cross zip from Thedi. Brown horsehide with detachable shearling collar. This is all I've got to show for now but I'll write a review as soon as it's in. Can't wait for it to arrive!

 

[dubpynchon]

Vanson Wild One. The sleeves are borderline too long but I can live with them. X150 leather, I should wear this one more often.

 

[Edward]

For the price I’d say you can’t go wrong with Hercules. Very comfortable and seems to be constructed well. The hide is good. 1mm+. Quality. Not on par with Aero or other big name brands, but the price shows that as a good trade off. Their russet looks very cool and a rich color.

Sounds as I thought - on a par with Wested, but upgraded for a better period look? Which does indeed make them pretty good for the money.

Vanson Wild One. The sleeves are borderline too long but I can live with them. X150 leather, I should wear this one more often.


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Don't think I've seen this model before. Nice attention to the detail of the sleeve zips being much longer on the Durable than the Perfecto style.