What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[jchance]

I wanted to grow mustache like this but best I could do was 11 strands of hair, three of which were gray.

It sounds like you haven’t done your research on minoxidil. That stuff works wonder to grow a mustache+beard!

 

[TLW '90]

It sounds like you haven’t done your research on minoxidil. That stuff works wonder to grow a mustache+beard!

They make stuff to help with this ?
My stache grows just fine, but can't grow a beard or goatee worth a damn.
It won't grow in very full at all nor will it grow very long, I'm not sure if I'd like having a beard but I'd like to try.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Temperature slowly rising, so trading in the wool for horsehide. HD Cycle Champ (RW/Elvis version):

 

[Mickiemac]

If I could have gotten a used Vanson in this color I would have been thrilled but alas I am not that patient.

Here's an image of my Vanson Maverick in Brandy Roma (it's not that RED in person). I ordered this expecting a 8-9 week turnaround but it arrived a week later. Apparently they have these in stock even though it indicates 'Special Order' on the site. Your 5 Star appears a bit more robust overall compared to my Vanson. I'm more than pleased with my Maverick as I'm sure you are with your 5 Star.

 

[theeprimitivesound]

Trusty Y2/TSV chore jacket

 

[jchance]

They make stuff to help with this ?
My stache grows just fine, but can't grow a beard or goatee worth a damn.
It won't grow in very full at all nor will it grow very long, I'm not sure if I'd like having a beard but I'd like to try.

Yes, I’ve been on minoxidil for my facial hair for 14 months and it has doubled my coverage. I have a full beard now (and I’m of Asian descent, among which can’t grow much facial hair). I need to use it for 2-3 years for the hairs to become permanent. Do your research.

 

[ZeroDelta]

Here's an image of my Vanson Maverick in Brandy Roma (it's not that RED in person). I ordered this expecting a 8-9 week turnaround but it arrived a week later. Apparently they have these in stock even though it indicates 'Special Order' on the site. Your 5 Star appears a bit more robust overall compared to my Vanson. I'm more than pleased with my Maverick as I'm sure you are with your 5 Star.

That looks great! Vanson has such good patterns I'm sure it feels better to wear than mine. That's a place where five star really falls down. Even if you get it to look great (which is a crap shoot) it most likely won't feel as great to wear as a Vanson or better brands. Maybe I will upgrade at some point in time. Thanks for showing it!

 

[JMax]

Vanson Cheyenne. Temps finally moving in the right direction. Took the boy to a glass bottom boat ride south in San Marcos. Pretty cool.

 

[Mickiemac]

Vanson Cheyenne. Temps finally moving in the right direction. Took the boy to a glass bottom boat ride south in San Marcos. Pretty cool.

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Super nice Cheyenne - love the color of the leather. I assume this is an older model Type III as Vanson only has the Maverick. The scenery images are a special treat - they do steal some of the Cheyenne's attention though.

 

[Mickiemac]

That looks great! Vanson has such good patterns I'm sure it feels better to wear than mine. That's a place where five star really falls down. Even if you get it to look great (which is a crap shoot) it most likely won't feel as great to wear as a Vanson or better brands. Maybe I will upgrade at some point in time. Thanks for showing it!

Thanks - yes, the Maverick does have a special appeal and fit that my other Type III jackets don't have but each has their own appeal due to better hides/construction/details. I think MrProper introduced the Five (5) Star to this forum some time ago and, of course, the fit of all his presentations are ideal. The Maverick is really not that expensive compared to an Aero Type III and Vanson sometimes has 10% off which helps a bit.

 

[JMax]

Super nice Cheyenne - love the color of the leather. I assume this is an older model Type III as Vanson only has the Maverick. The scenery images are a special treat - they do steal some of the Cheyenne's attention though.

Thanks. Yes, an older Vanson model based on Lee’s truckers.