This looks really nice.I know, but I am more interesting to see how the leather develop over the time.
I think I am going to keep the Enfield as a support of Vanson, and I will keep purchase their jacket in the future.
I'll never give up on Vanson. If something doesn't jive they fix it. But that new stuff. I'd need a sample to be sure. It's been a number of years but my last new comp weight E.. bending my arms was like trying to curl 145lbs. Out of the box in 2010:
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Man you'll be be wearing the same one in a matter of days.Perfect! I mean it's beyond perfect, what can I say!!??? The game is over, best jacket with perfect fit
I'll never give up on Vanson. If something doesn't jive they fix it. But that new stuff. I'd need a sample to be sure. It's been a number of years but my last new comp weight E.. bending my arms was like trying to curl 145lbs. Out of the box in 2010:
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Seems Vanson have a lot more leathers than I'd realised
https://vansonleathers.com/content/57-about-our-leather
Besides comp wright,, firenze, and octagon who can fill me in on what else there is?
I saw an old banged up modrel F somewhere and thought it looked great as a short jacket. I'm thinking about something super shor,t for myself, like 23 long max, to be worn with 30s style high waisted trousers. Msybe an F, maybe an Ike or maybe a marauder are my first thoughts
I've already got a comet inbound (as soon as my proxy can get off her lazy ass and send it) and that's 24.5" so having one of those at 23" long would have to be a custom order.. ergo why confine myself to just this model. Stadium looks good too, and cheap. Any idea how long a stock 40 would be? @jacketjunkie
I own a size 40, will measure it later and tell you. It's really short. I'm surprised the Comet has 24,5" backlength, Vanson must have changed the pattern then. Most you see are 22-23".
It's been a number of years but I did own an octagon model B deluxe around 2012. The octagon then was lighter but every bit as stiff as straight up comp weight. It's a pain in the ass to break in, no question, but the rewards for doing so are unparalleled. Once defeated it's hard to beat Vansons hides. They may not display the same depth of color as CXL but man do they ever conform and crease to the wearer. It's a worthy endeavor.I am thinking of getting a new custom Vanson in Octagon, but I would not want another jacket which needs extensive brake in period.
Can someone enlighten me about Octagon, how its brake in compares to Vanson Comp weight or Aero FQHH?
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It's been a number of years but I did own an octagon model B deluxe around 2012. The octagon then was lighter but every bit as stiff as straight up comp weight. It's a pain in the ass to break in, no question, but the rewards for doing so are unparalleled. Once defeated it's hard to beat Vansons hides. They may not display the same depth of color as CXL but man do they ever conform and crease to the wearer. It's a worthy endeavor.
Two other hides not mentioned are the x-150 and z-150. I love the x-150. Breaks in similar to octagon but in a nice, shiny, juicy black. The x is stiffer than comp weight out of box though not thicker, and like Ton said, the break in is effin worth it. Two of my keepers, that I will be buried with, are my x jacket and an octagon jacket. I also have a vest made of both x and octagon. Octagon breaks in wonderfully too.
Two other hides not mentioned are the x-150 and z-150. I love the x-150. Breaks in similar to octagon but in a nice, shiny, juicy black. The x is stiffer than comp weight out of box though not thicker, and like Ton said, the break in is effin worth it. Two of my keepers, that I will be buried with, are my x jacket and an octagon jacket. I also have a vest made of both x and octagon. Octagon breaks in wonderfully too.