Thoughts on the Merc….its my fav Vanson yet! Austere in its simplicity, there’s no flash to this jacket whatsoever. That’s why I wanted it. No buckles, no zip arrangements. Just the definition of simplicity.
What it lacks in adornment it makes up in pattern. This is the reworked pattern. The older merc/comets were insanely short, 22” back lengths is something I simply can’t do. This jacket is a blunt cut 25”. The collar has also been made larger and I think this is for the better. I asked if Butterscoth requested these tweaks and they said no. These are inline off the rack. The hardwarmers are leather lined. Two d pockets at your gut!
My only gripe, if I have one is the jacket has no interior placket. The liner runs right up to the zipper. They’ve always done the comet and merc this way.
The best part is it seems Vanson has addressed their issues with comp weight. Gone are the gnarly, plainly visible pores and follicles. This is the same hide my derby came with in 2010. Smells the same, looks the same and is every bit as stiff!
This jacket wasn’t on my radar at all but I am delighted to have picked it up.
What it lacks in adornment it makes up in pattern. This is the reworked pattern. The older merc/comets were insanely short, 22” back lengths is something I simply can’t do. This jacket is a blunt cut 25”. The collar has also been made larger and I think this is for the better. I asked if Butterscoth requested these tweaks and they said no. These are inline off the rack. The hardwarmers are leather lined. Two d pockets at your gut!
My only gripe, if I have one is the jacket has no interior placket. The liner runs right up to the zipper. They’ve always done the comet and merc this way.
The best part is it seems Vanson has addressed their issues with comp weight. Gone are the gnarly, plainly visible pores and follicles. This is the same hide my derby came with in 2010. Smells the same, looks the same and is every bit as stiff!
This jacket wasn’t on my radar at all but I am delighted to have picked it up.