Schott Leather Goods

[twin]

Fit pics of the Schott Cafe Racer.

[twin]

Schott Cafe Racer out in the cold.

[chrisjohnnick]

Picked up a Schott Perfecto 118. Fit is PERFECT in the arms and shoulders, and even when zipped up. I just can't decide if it's too short for how I want to wear it. Wish it was just maybe 2-3" longer.

Looks good with a shirt tucked in, but I mostly want a throw on and go jacket without having to tuck my tee in.

[Dmart]

To me the length looks fine. A biker jacket like this should end somewhere around the belt, that’s how I like it. But I know what you mean with the shirt untucked.the shirt looks too long for the length of the jacket.

[chrisjohnnick]

Yea, I love the fit and feel of it, so I'll keep it for now. I'll keep an eye out for a used 626 or something with a longer body. This tee is a little longer since it has the curved hem. Most of my tees are like this (Buck Mason curved hem slub tee).

[Kfactor]

@chrisjohnnick i think it looks great dude. I had to get used to the length of my schott also but I love this one on you with the shirt untucked

[Mizmazzle]

Whats everyone’s take on the quality of Schott Leather jackets? I’m starting the hunt for my first leather jacket. Trying to get a feel for the quality of some of the makers out there. I know there are much higher end makers, but Schott has been around that’s for sure. So any insights on Schott would be welcome.

[Bfd70]

I’ve owned
IH
Aero
Vanson
Eastman
Lost worlds
Rmc
Schott

I think in many ways Schott makes a good product.

Each brand has plusses and minuses. I suppose the question is what do you prioritize in a jacket? Custom measurements, leather options, style options, perfect stitching, customer experience…..
I suppose for you the reason I would advocate FOR Schott is that the have many designs ready made. You can order a few, try them on and see what works for you IRL. While companies like Aero make a good custom product, for your first time out before handling different hides and learning what #s work for you (leather drapes less and doesn’t give), it may not be wise to design a jacket, wait 3 months, and then be dissatisfied sith the results. You then get to sell it for (if your lucky) 66% of new. I’d either buy from an OTR OR THE ROBUST 2nd hand market.

[twin]

Cafe Racer

[jdixon1974]

I really like Schott jackets but , unfortunately, I don't fit well into their Large or Xl. I've got longer arms and their jacket sleeves tend to be a bit on the shorter side. Their models that are sized in 40, 42, 44 etc can be ordered in "long" sizes which is great. Unfortunately, only a few models are made now in those sizes. I think for the price, they are great jackets and I wish I could fit into them as there are lots of great ones on the 2nd hand market.