Nice pickup! I visited the shop sometime around 2005, and what an amazing place it is! Like you, I had a wonderful experience.
I hear what you’re saying about Vanson’s patterns and I’m usually lucky when it comes to off the rack jackets fitting me. My custom Ike only had slight modifications...
I’ve been thinking more about your C2 recommendation and it made me wonder why Langlitz would have a hard time with the fit on a Columbia. My Crescent and the pants I purchased from them both fit spot on. I have heard certain forum members have had trouble with the fit of their Columbias.
Thanks for the advice. I had been planning to go with a C2 because I just went through some extensive measurements with the folks at Vanson to get my sleeve and body lengths correct for my custom Ike. Maybe I’ll just stick with my original plan.
I just stumbled across this thread. So many great jackets! I’ve been thinking about getting a new cross zip and had been leaning towards a Vanson C2, but the Columbias posted in this thread are making me think twice!
Here’s my custom Crescent from 2004. I can’t believe it still fits (halfway...
Love it! Perfect compliment to the front. The plaid liner looks really nice as well.
I also like the hardware (rivets?) you put on the sides of the pockets and also on the epaulettes. It’s a nice detail without going overboard
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