OK, I took a chance and did a buy it now on the Vanson jacket that
someone here posted the link to last weekend. It had a 3 day return
so I figured the most I would be out was return shipping. Seller had
posted 2 very dark (crappy) pics. I asked about the label markings
and she described a standard Vanson label (not Logan's Closet).
It arrived today and I snapped a couple of pics. Looks genuine
Vanson. It has Vanson zippers and the serial number stamped
on the leather border on the inside pocket.
It's a 42, my X1 from Logan's Closet is a 44. The 44 feels just a
bit large on me. The 42 fits me but there is no room for much layering
underneath. Fits more like a sport bike jacket than a street jacket
in this size on me.
It's well broken in and the seams on the sleeves and zippers have some
wear, but I don't think it was intentionally distressed. Nice and soft
makes me look forward to when my 44 is actually broken in.
There is a small 1 inch horizontal tear in the liner just below and
to the left of the label.
I hope Dan will chime in and let me know when this jacket may have
been made. Obviously prior to Logan's Closet labels. The stripes are
much lighter than Dan's current X1's. Also the sleeve expanders are the
same color as the stripes while my new 44 X1 from Dan has them the
main jacket color.
It also has a extra male snap on the inside of the collar so you can fold the
collar flap back and snap it to hold it in place. My Vanson Cobra sport rider
jacket has this same arrangement while my Dan's X1 does not.
Any thoughts or comments?
(which will be on it's way very, very soon.)
