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How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

dannyk

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It's directly from Vanson
I only ask because my 2016 Vanson I got through Thurston looked just like this. For a second I was thinking it was maybe something to do with their Thurston specific models.
 
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roadking04

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I think the jacket fit you great double H!. You could probably tighten up the laces for an even better fit.
I know what you mean about the leather being "printed". My model "E" is printed for sure. I have been wearing it a lot and it is showing some signs of improvement. Vanson makes some awesome m/c jackets, they need better leather though. They are cheaper than most brands.

You have a proper m/c jacket, they are made with longer sleeves. When zipped they look perfect. Hope you keep it.
 

Hh121

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Thanks! Here are better pictures
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Mine looked like that at first. A few long days in the saddle and it started to morph into what I posted a while back. You can’t let Vanson whip you, you gotta whip...that ...pu...I mean jacket.
 
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Probably gonna return this, it doesn't looks so good on me, the softest leather I have so far, can't stand by itself, but thick and heavy 8.2 lbs, leather looks dull and printed, what you think?
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Fits you best of all the Vanson jackets you have. Looks perfect worn! Badass, serious bike jacket.
 

Carlos840

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Probably gonna return this, it doesn't looks so good on me, the softest leather I have so far, can't stand by itself, but thick and heavy 8.2 lbs, leather looks dull and printed, what you think?
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I would return it too, the bottom is super bell shaped, not in a nice way, and the sleeves are ape like.
Compared to how fitted the shoulders are it's quite weird.
The two you already have that fit you well (can't remember the 2 you kept) fit you much better than this one.
 
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Yes, no squeaky sound.....

Sounds like my Hardcore. If you like it and it fits to your standard, I would keep it. If it starts to break in and marble like mine you will be happy.

Oh, and that bell effect should disappear with use. I saw a bit of it early too. Didn’t mind bc it made it easier to carry ol’roscoe on my hip. Sometimes I wish it again flared out a bit.
 

Hh121

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Thanks for all the feedback, I decided to return it, mainly because the leather is just too soft that I can't accept it, and I believe it affects the looking of the jacket in some degree, it doesn't looking so handsome on me.
By the way, I decided to keep both LW J23 and Vanson Mercury.
 
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Thanks for all the feedback, I decided to return it, mainly because the leather is just too soft that I can't accept it, and I believe it affects the looking of the jacket in some degree, it doesn't looking so handsome on me.
By the way, I decided to keep both LW J23 and Vanson Mercury.

Probably more than your other jackets, this one is for use on a motorcycle. The rest of your collection is stellar.
 

Sloan1874

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That is a fantastic looking jacket. I tried a similar one in the factory last month, and I was sorely tempted. If I didn't already have two cordovan jackets, I'd have one in a heart beat!
 

willyto

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Thanks for all the feedback, I decided to return it, mainly because the leather is just too soft that I can't accept it, and I believe it affects the looking of the jacket in some degree, it doesn't looking so handsome on me.
By the way, I decided to keep both LW J23 and Vanson Mercury.
I suppose the bell shape might be thought for riding where if it was straight it might hit the body and ride up. Not a good look when standing up.
 
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Someone in the UK...please contact me if you'd be willing to act as a proxy for a jacket purchase...seller won't ship to California.:mad:
Thanks
 
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