I can't comment specifically on the v-necks to which you link, since I don't own any (yet). But I can certainly attest to the overall high quality of Press's sweaters. I just had a delightfully warm Shaggy Dog on yesterday--a fantastic sweater.

In my experience, their sweaters aren't terribly bulky, but they are not slim-fitting either. I find them roomy enough for comfort, without being too roomy.

As to the fair isle vest, my salesman at the local Press informed me that they are actually new-old stock. In fact, I don't even think my local Press has them in the store. The salesman noted with caution that they are crew-necks, not v-necks--which he found odd. Still, I like the look of the vest and may pick one up.

There is certainly nothing un-trad about a v-neck fair isle. In fact, Lands End has one on sale that is pretty cheap and may sway me away from the Press crew neck:

 

I can also attest to the quality. I actually have their v-neck in cashmere as well as wool cardigans. The only time that I was disappointed was for one of their cotton materials but that is a side issue.

 

I've got several Press sweaters and they are all of fantastic quality. I picked up the fair isle crew neck vest recently, which the salesman at the Madison Ave store said was from Japan. I like it a lot.

 

I have both a J. Press and Brooks Brothers v-neck merino wool sweater. They are very similar to each other interms of quality, warmth and fit.

 

I have one of these J. Press v-neck sweaters in merino wool (the navy blue). It's a handsome and dressy sweater that I often wear to my club during the day for lunch or to play bridge when I don't feel like putting on a blazer or sportcoat.

It is a lightweight sweater, which makes it comfortable to wear indoors. In a cool climate, expect to wear a coat or jacket over the sweater when outdoors.

 

^Good to know, Rojo. I find that the building in which I work is constantly overheated in the fall/winter. Thus a nice warm shetland can be unbearable indoors. These lightweight v-necks seem right up my alley!

 

My J. Press experience is different. I bought a cotton V neck a year ago and within 6 months, the seams have started to fall apart. The sizing is correct and not tight. All in all, I have found J. Press's quality too variable for my tastes. If you are in Cambridge, go around the corner to the Andover Shop.

 

That's very strange to hear. One of the reasons I head to J. Press is its consistent quality--in my experience, at least. It's Brooks Brothers that has variable quality, not Press. Huh.