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This is an older CW Mercury if it helps - the leather is really thick and grainy but also v softAll the "older" ones I've handled were ranging from nice to best-leather-I've-ever-handled. The new Mod. A I downright disliked. Again, wasn't bad, leather was good, nice, serviceable but it just couldn't have been any less what I wanted. Again, what I want isn't what Vanson's about. But anyway, some examples of what I consider "old CW". Even this racing jacket, it's significantly different than the new jacket I had even tho it's technically new-ish jacket.
And @JMax , before you ask; No, I don't know what kind of madness came over me to sell this Cheyenne. It's that one thing I've done in my life I won't ever understand.
Did I tell you that I asked the person to whom I sold the jacket, if they'd be willing to sell it back? Needless to say, they replied with "You crazy? No freaking way.".
All the "older" ones I've handled were ranging from nice to best-leather-I've-ever-handled. The new Mod. A I downright disliked. Again, wasn't bad, leather was good, nice, serviceable but it just couldn't have been any less what I wanted. Again, what I want isn't what Vanson's about. But anyway, some examples of what I consider "old CW". Even this racing jacket, it's significantly different than the new jacket I had even tho it's technically new-ish jacket.
And @JMax , before you ask; No, I don't know what kind of madness came over me to sell this Cheyenne. It's that one thing I've done in my life I won't ever understand.
Did I tell you that I asked the person to whom I sold the jacket, if they'd be willing to sell it back? Needless to say, they replied with "You crazy? No freaking way.".
This is an older CW Mercury if it helps - the leather is really thick and grainy but also v soft
Here’s a shot of my Octagon Chopper (shameless copy of @JMax) that was made last year.
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An absolutely beautiful hide, this photo captures the color pretty closely.
Thanks, that looks great! Very reminiscent of the cherry FQHH I've seen in Aero, a shade or two lighter than the cordovan. The brass is an especially good combination with it. I'm a big fan of these red-tones, go with either black or brown boots. (Don't tell my wife that, though, or I'll lose my excuse to buy more oxblood boots... ).
Pity about the collar not holding on just as well, but I can see how that would be tricky. I recall about ten years ago when Ken came back to Aero he stopped the snap on/ off collars as he wasn't happy they really worked. I'm coming to the view myself that what I really need is a separate bike jacket with a fixed mouton collar for my Johnny Thunders days (though I think technically Thunders wore a Schott with a snap-on collar!). Always another detail to add a point of difference between jackets, which is how I justify adding to my wardrobe!
Very nice indeed!
They still do, at least they were doing so last year when they made my Chopper. Best way to find out is to ask them directly of course. I know they have been having a hard time sourcing all of their leathers and it could be they are out of Octagon at this time.I wish they still make jackets with Octagon leathers. Sounds like they are still experimenting with the new black CompW at the moment.
Beautiful jacket, unfortunately, it is a jacket from the 90s because of the brown undertone (now is grey undertone)and buckles.