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looks like Vanson comet
looks like Vanson comet
@Carlos840 i thought about it but figured that they would just replace it with another #5. Reading other posts, that seems to be the case. I did push back and asked for a larger zip, multiple times, but kept being told the #5 is the only way to go.
I spoke with Great Leather, the jacket already is in the mail. Pricing is excellent, Dena responded quickly and folks here stand by her work. I’m in. I may do a two-way zip while I’m at it.
I think JL did a zipper on the blue premier hwyman correct? Any feedback on one vs the other if I too was going to get a new zipper?Dena will do great work! I've now been to her shop, she knows what she is doing!
I think JL did a zipper on the blue premier hwyman correct? Any feedback on one vs the other if I too was going to get a new zipper?
Dena does stellar work. Just had her work on the sleeves of my LW PJ-27 and I don’t think anyone else could’ve done better work.@Carlos840 i thought about it but figured that they would just replace it with another #5. Reading other posts, that seems to be the case. I did push back and asked for a larger zip, multiple times, but kept being told the #5 is the only way to go.
I spoke with Great Leather, the jacket already is in the mail. Pricing is excellent, Dena responded quickly and folks here stand by her work. I’m in. I may do a two-way zip while I’m at it.
Dena does stellar work. Just had her work on the sleeves of my LW PJ-27 and I don’t think anyone else could’ve done better work.
I usually need less an excuse than that...My off-duty supervisor needed me to drive
her to Bath & Body Works. Figured I’d wear my Trojan. No reason, I’m not even getting out of the car.
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That's a bummer, sorry bud. Look at it as an opportunity to upgrade. The jacket still kiks assWhat i figured would happen just happened-- the male insert/pin on the tiny zip on my Aero Chips just popped off. It was sitting in the slider. Gonna try Great Leather. These zips are a joke. You have to baby them, put them on little satin pillows and tell them they are great. Weak little things they are.
That is why I haven’t ordered a new jacket from them since my brand new Bootlegger zipper broke four years ago. I bought the Type 3 from Thurston last year only because it had buttons.And they won't accommodate those that know they need stronger zips. That's the kicker for me. I'm pissed.
looks like Vanson comet
This is how far I Will go with this. A little coat of beeswax and rigorous horsehair brushing. This jacket needed some moisture and I think this keeps most of the beautiful patina intact. View attachment 244860
Looks nice, though seems to be noticeably shorter from the back than you usually wear Ton, doesn't it?One last try on, post conditioning for the Herc. Off to Dena it goes for a refresh. I don’t see how this will be anything other than my most worn jacket. I am over the moon with this guy.
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Yep. 25” back. Has a nice front drop though. I think spec’ing all my customs (those with a front drop anyway) at 26.5” was a huge mistake.Looks nice, though seems to be noticeably shorter from the back than you usually wear Ton, doesn't it?
But it doesn't cover waist belt from the back, and as far as I remember you used to have some stern thoughts about that some time ago) Anyway, to my taste it looks very nice, just curious how some personal preferences might change with the time being. Highly endorse that!)Yep. 25” back. Has a nice front drop though. I think spec’ing all my customs (those with a front drop anyway) at 26.5” was a huge mistake.