I'm bad, I know, I can't help it.

[Guppy]

Recently acquired. I wasn't looking for this; it found me.

Bill Kelso Aeronaut A-1 Cuoio

Already nicely broken in and darkened natural Badalassi. I already have my Thedi shawl collar, which is nearly this same color, but... the pockets are different! The price was right on this one. TBH I don't know which one I'd keep and which I'd sell.

Incoming Vanson C2. This one is a 6-lbs monster, made from the old good thick comp weight leather. Looking forward to seeing how it fits me.

Incoming, Aero Highwayman, 40. This one has got some character to it.

I know, last jacket I picked up, I said I thought I was done for the year, and now I have THREE more. **eyeroll** Now before you go saying anything, I sold quite a few jackets in the past month, so I do have some room in the closet for these. But I didn't need any of them. Still, I think they're all good pickups.

 

[Bfd70]

Really liking that Vanson.

 

[Guppy]

Really liking that Vanson.

You and me both. That comp weight vanson leather looks like plastic when new, but somehow it turns into this... unreal. And irresistable.

 

[ton312]

Nice man. That Vanson looks like mintvintage's eBay listing. Same as my E. Be prepared to wait. I'm on two weeks and my jacket is in Chicago. But not being delivered.

 

[Guppy]

Nice man. That Vanson looks like mintvintage's eBay listing. Same as my E. Be prepared to wait. I'm on two weeks and my jacket is in Chicago. But not being delivered.

Yes, it's from mintvintage. Tracking says Nov 12; I've ordered from them before and gotten them quickly, but could be they switched to using the dreaded Global Shipping Program, or maybe just a slower/cheaper shipping method.

 

[ton312]

Yes, it's from mintvintage. Tracking says Nov 12; I've ordered from them before and gotten them quickly, but could be they switched to using the dreaded Global Shipping Program, or maybe just a slower/cheaper shipping method.

GSP is a camel with Floaties pointed in the general direction of a large body of water. I'm stunned at its snail pace. I also bought a vintage Cycle champ located 2 hours away from Chicago. Shipped Monday. No sign of it. Could be the Chicago post office actually is the worst on earth.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Guppy i don’t see the closet problem!
They’ll fit somewhere. Lol

 

[mygar]

Recently acquired. I wasn't looking for this; it found me.

Bill Kelso Aeronaut A-1 Cuoio

Already nicely broken in and darkened natural Badalassi. I already have my Thedi shawl collar, which is nearly this same color, but... the pockets are different! The price was right on this one. TBH I don't know which one I'd keep and which I'd sell.

Incoming Vanson C2. This one is a 6-lbs monster, made from the old good thick comp weight leather. Looking forward to seeing how it fits me.

Incoming, Aero Highwayman, 40. This one has got some character to it.

I know, last jacket I picked up, I said I thought I was done for the year, and now I have THREE more. **eyeroll** Now before you go saying anything, I sold quite a few jackets in the past month, so I do have some room in the closet for these. But I didn't need any of them. Still, I think they're all good pickups.

Wow man nice!!

If you need to offload any of those... hit me up

 

[Guppy]

Lol, Ton if you google image search 'vanson model e' all the top pics are you. You should seriously model for Vanson and Aero. You're way better looking than Vanson's "regular average guy" models, and Aero's leather looks way more impressive on you than their own photos do. You could try on all the jackets you wanted, probably work in some design consulting, and get paid for your trouble.

 

[Guppy]

View attachment 141741 View attachment 141742 View attachment 141743 View attachment 141744 View attachment 141745 Guppy i don’t see the closet problem!
They’ll fit somewhere. Lol

That Lee trucker on top is nice!

 

[dannyk]

90% of you guys need to shrink. Damn genetics making me 5’7 and 135lbs! I see all the stuff on eBay and here. The stuff that gets passed around and I cry myself to sleep. The only positive I give myself is that my gf isn’t constantly complaining about “how many jackets can you need?”

 

[ton312]

Lol, Ton if you google image search 'vanson model e' all the top pics are you. You should seriously model for Vanson and Aero. You're way better looking than Vanson's "regular average guy" models, and Aero's leather looks way more impressive on you than their own photos do. You could try on all the jackets you wanted, probably work in some design consulting, and get paid for your trouble.

LOL. Thanks man but you know I crop my face out of everything. I'd def log as many hours as needed for free comp weight and CXL. Designing this stuff would be a dream but there's way more talent than I could ever dream to have in guys like @navetsea When he goes public I'm first in line for one of his jackets.

 

[Sockeye]

View attachment 141741 View attachment 141742 View attachment 141743 View attachment 141744 View attachment 141745 Guppy i don’t see the closet problem!
They’ll fit somewhere. Lol

I dare not line mine all up like that. My wife might figure out how many heavy, leather jackets I own! I keep them scattered about the house...

 

[Hh121]

Really nice!! 6lbs monster? Lol!

 

[red devil]

How do you find the Badalassi leather?

 

[dannyk]

You and me both. That comp weight vanson leather looks like plastic when new, but somehow it turns into this... unreal. And irresistable.

I have a vanson chopper in comp weight. It’s like 2 years old but is my least worn jacket so has so much breaking in left. It’s amzizng to me how vansons break in. You would never think anything in comp weight could eventually look that nice!

 

[Guppy]

How do you find the Badalassi leather?

It's only been here a few days. Last week I was traveling, so haven't had much time with it yet. I'll post some more impressions later, but for now I can say that it's very nice.

 

[barnabus]

Wow. That Vanson!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That Badalassi leather is so beautiful! I really hope more brands start using it so I can buy a Badalassi jacket.

 

[TheMarriedHermit]

Recently acquired. I wasn't looking for this; it found me.

Bill Kelso Aeronaut A-1 Cuoio

Already nicely broken in and darkened natural Badalassi. I already have my Thedi shawl collar, which is nearly this same color, but... the pockets are different! The price was right on this one. TBH I don't know which one I'd keep and which I'd sell.

Incoming Vanson C2. This one is a 6-lbs monster, made from the old good thick comp weight leather. Looking forward to seeing how it fits me.

Incoming, Aero Highwayman, 40. This one has got some character to it.

I know, last jacket I picked up, I said I thought I was done for the year, and now I have THREE more. **eyeroll** Now before you go saying anything, I sold quite a few jackets in the past month, so I do have some room in the closet for these. But I didn't need any of them. Still, I think they're all good pickups.

There is only one solution to this: clone yourself, and let the replicant Guppies wear your jackets daily. Less stress, more patina.