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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

TLW '90

Practically Family
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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

Call Me a Cab
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The Great Lakes
Temperature slowly rising, so trading in the wool for horsehide. HD Cycle Champ (RW/Elvis version):
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Mickiemac

One of the Regulars
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Just passin' through
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.
 

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jchance

A-List Customer
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Los Angeles
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

New in Town
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26
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!
 

Mickiemac

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Just passin' through

Mickiemac

One of the Regulars
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Just passin' through
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.
 
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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.

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

Will Zach

I'll Lock Up
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SoFlo
It sounds like you haven’t done your research on minoxidil. That stuff works wonder to grow a mustache+beard!
I expect it differs for different people in the wild (it is an off-label use), but result of one clinical study I saw on identical twins was only okay. And you have to keep using it...ymmv
 

Al 916

One Too Many
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GB
I expect it differs for different people in the wild (it is an off-label use), but result of one clinical study I saw on identical twins was only okay. And you have to keep using it...ymmv

If anyone wants any beard trimmings.....

tbh if it worked on the scalp I would still continue to comb my eyebrows back over.

up to you
 

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