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Holy smokes, wherever did you get that two-tone???
I suspect as jmax alluded, the variance can come down to an individual jacket.
It was essentially oiled rubber.
You are right about the sleeve pucker. I noticed that too but it’s already starting to flatten out a bit. I have to disagree about the hide. It’s certainly more porous (visible pores) than the older hides but not by much. With even a days worth of wear and the spray bottle of water the high gloss is dulling down. If I really wanted to expedite it, I could lightly run over it with rubbing alcohol, but I’m not in a hurry. I actually believe the comp weight is back, maybe not to it’s full glory, but certainly improved, over the last example I had. I suppose only time will tell!My last dance with Vanson (circa 2016?) went kinda like this. The comp weight had some controversy surrounding it at the time. I first ordered a model E in a size 48. The hide was pretty good on that one, I posted pics somewhere of that one. @JMax recommended to size down for m/c use and he was right. I sent the "decent" hide back for a size 46. The fit was MUCH better, but the jacket was made out of Flex Seal!! The fit was great and I was hoping the jacket would get better with time. Not the case.
It was like the jacket was sprayed with Flex Seal for a top coat. I even put the jacket in the washing machine and ran it through a cold water cycle and put it in the drier on air fluff. No change in the hide at all. I was so disappointed in the rubbery model E, I gave it to my brother and told him if he didn't want it, just drop it off at Goodwill. He asked me "is this even leather?"
I hate to say it Ton, But I really don't think that model B will ever evolve into some of the LEGENDARY E's that you had in the past. And your right sleeve looks like it wasn't sewn on that great. I had the same thing with my model E. The sleeve had some "puckering" going on.
I am talking strictly hide quality, not patterns or construction. I would have to put the new hides at the bottom of the barrel. Even below the pics of the 5* leathers for around $350. I think that "old guy," "hand waxing" each hide is long gone.
My last dance with Vanson (circa 2016?) went kinda like this. The comp weight had some controversy surrounding it at the time. I first ordered a model E in a size 48. The hide was pretty good on that one, I posted pics somewhere of that one. @JMax recommended to size down for m/c use and he was right. I sent the "decent" hide back for a size 46. The fit was MUCH better, but the jacket was made out of Flex Seal!! The fit was great and I was hoping the jacket would get better with time. Not the case.
It was like the jacket was sprayed with Flex Seal for a top coat. I even put the jacket in the washing machine and ran it through a cold water cycle and put it in the drier on air fluff. No change in the hide at all. I was so disappointed in the rubbery model E, I gave it to my brother and told him if he didn't want it, just drop it off at Goodwill. He asked me "is this even leather?"
I hate to say it Ton, But I really don't think that model B will ever evolve into some of the LEGENDARY E's that you had in the past. And your right sleeve looks like it wasn't sewn on that great. I had the same thing with my model E. The sleeve had some "puckering" going on.
I am talking strictly hide quality, not patterns or construction. I would have to put the new hides at the bottom of the barrel. Even below the pics of the 5* leathers for around $350. I think that "old guy," "hand waxing" each hide is long gone.
You are right about the sleeve pucker. I noticed that too but it’s already starting to flatten out a bit.
The TB leathers (bainbridge & Vancouver) for Vanson are really nice, although they are about an ounce thinner than the comp weight. I have 1 each in blue and dark maple bainbridge and a dark hickory Vancouver on order. Heard the Vancouver is a little heavier than the bainbridge.
What years are those from if you know ?I must be one of the lucky vanson owners, my 4 jackets are all superb fit & comp weight with amazing grain. & won't ever be moved on.
From roughly 2006 to 2019,,theres pics on what makes a vanson thread.What years are those from if you know ?
I had a Vason Mark II I purchased used and then put 10 years of riding time use on. By the time I retired from riding the hide had lots of graining like your old comp jacket although no loose stitching or obvious top failure. The hide did loosen up over the years. I have no experience with Vanson's resent comp. The old comp was rain resistantHere's a pic of what I associate with the old comp weight...This jacket was extremely sturdy and stiff (could stand up on its own). Also extremely grainy. If all my jackets had leather like this, I would be a happy man.
The TB leathers (bainbridge & Vancouver) for Vanson are really nice, although they are about an ounce thinner than the comp weight. I have 1 each in blue and dark maple bainbridge and a dark hickory Vancouver on order. Heard the Vancouver is a little heavier than the bainbridge.
I’ve had this on so many jackets that at this point it means nothing to me. Unless it’s pirate shirt level.In Napoli sleeve puckering is considered a quality trait lol.
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