How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Yeah, if I was in Europe, I'd be focusing on Thedi. Too bad there's not a lot of used ones out there yet. I was on that site last night, and there's like 5 end game jackets on there for me.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Ignore this post and pretend it never happened. I have nothing on the way.

***** Ivan!!
No doubt in time, trade issues will change. They always do. Hopefully sooner than later.
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[willyto]

You just have to accept that anything you buy from the UK will have a lot of money on top to add when paying customs. Either accept it or move on from the UK market. That's how it is, thank the brexiters!

 

[Monitor]

You just have to accept that anything you buy from the UK will have a lot of money on top to add when paying customs. Either accept it or move on from the UK market. That's how it is, thank the brexiters!

It's not that I am unwilling to pay import taxes for the stuff I buy online, I was fully aware I was going to get hit with some additional charges on that jacket, but my issue in this case was with criminal organizations like Pitney Bowes, which is what I had unexpectedly ran into with this last transaction and I'm guessing that since they already had a strong presence established throughout Europe prior to Brexit, any purchase from UK is destined to become nightmare.
These firms are scum and they employ scum. I've spent hours on the phone talking to scum.

 

[Jin431]

It's not that I am unwilling to pay import taxes for the stuff I buy online, I was fully aware I was going to get hit with some additional charges on that jacket, but my issue in this case was with criminal organizations like Pitney Bowes, which is what I had unexpectedly ran into with this last transaction and I'm guessing that since they already had a strong presence established throughout Europe prior to Brexit, any purchase from UK is destined to become nightmare.
These firms are scum and they employ scum. I've spent hours on the phone talking to scum.

Not sure who these Pitney Bowes people are but sounds very unsavory and annoying as hell as they can be. I feel for you @Monitor

 

[ABCD]

Not sure who these Pitney Bowes people are but sounds very unsavory and annoying as hell as they can be. I feel for you @Monitor

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ebay-arghh.97436/page-12#post-2708623

 

[56DeSoto]

I just ordered this Schott limited edition studded piece of insanity from ThredUp. Good return policy if it doesn't fit because it's supposedly a medium, but I'm not sure if it's a womens or a mens jacket. Let's see how long I can stand to have those laces on the cuffs...

 

[Kubatu]

This Branded Garments shipped out today, pretty excited for it. May end up being a catch and release since it is a size 40. However, their stuff has always fit pretty snug, so it may work out. Seller says she has not worn it since Bike Week 1986!

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[roadking04]

Gonna order a new Schott 618 in time for March Madness. I dropped another size down to a 44. This jacket will be patched up. I am torn between the horse and steer. The steer has old glory, but love the shine of the horse. Not fond of the imported materials tag. I've had 2 horsehide jackets from Schott and it rocks, but no American flag inside. I have no experience with their steerhide, but it has that nice American flag inside. Any comments on Schott's steerhide?

 

[Hh121]

Gonna order a new Schott 618 in time for March Madness. I dropped another size down to a 44. This jacket will be patched up. I am torn between the horse and steer. The steer has old glory, but love the shine of the horse. Not fond of the imported materials tag. I've had 2 horsehide jackets from Schott and it rocks, but no American flag inside. I have no experience with their steerhide, but it has that nice American flag inside. Any comments on Schott's steerhide?

How do you like JL's crosszip? (You went to horween hide right?)

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Gonna order a new Schott 618 in time for March Madness. I dropped another size down to a 44. This jacket will be patched up. I am torn between the horse and steer. The steer has old glory, but love the shine of the horse. Not fond of the imported materials tag. I've had 2 horsehide jackets from Schott and it rocks, but no American flag inside. I have no experience with their steerhide, but it has that nice American flag inside. Any comments on Schott's steerhide?

the horsehide I believe comes from Italy or Spain but is constructed in USA. So that's why it doesn't have the full blown US flag. The 618 steer is really stiff and top coat. I have one I just got from the 70s and it's barely broken in. But once it gets there, it's certainly nice. On the other hand, my 118 is a dream as far as leather. Aniline, really soft and gooey after just a few wears and a rain session. I'd put that up against anything in my collection. But they run big, so if you 44 in 618, you a 42 or even a 40 in 118.

 

[Jin431]

the horsehide I believe comes from Italy or Spain but is constructed in USA. So that's why it doesn't have the full blown US flag. The 618 steer is really stiff and top coat. I have one I just got from the 70s and it's barely broken in. But once it gets there, it's certainly nice. On the other hand, my 118 is a dream as far as leather. Aniline, really soft and gooey after just a few wears and a rain session. I'd put that up against anything in my collection. But they run big, so if you 44 in 618, you a 42 or even a 40 in 118.

Can we see the 118? I really like the schotts that you score like that 641xx

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Can we see the 118? I really like the schotts that you score like that 641xx

sure. I'll wear it tomorrow and take some photos outside. That one I bought new last year, actually almost year ago. I bought it just as Covid breakout started. Was in the LA store and talking to the guys about whether this "illness" was real or not LOL. Wow how things changed.

Here's an older photo I found:

 

[Jin431]

sure. I'll wear it tomorrow and take some photos outside. That one I bought new last year, actually almost year ago. I bought it just as Covid breakout started. Was in the LA store and talking to the guys about whether this "illness" was real or not LOL. Wow how things changed.

Here's an older photo I found:

I remember this jacket, so the 118 is a newer jacket with a full aniline leather. I thought for a moment that it was an older jacket. It's real, it's really real. I caught it bad too lol

Hard to actually say if true or not on photos but that's how my black aniline shinki from FL looks like. Smooth leather with fine grain.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I remember this jacket, so the 118 is a newer jacket with a full aniline leather. I thought for a moment that it was an older jacket. It's real, it's really real. I caught it bad too lol

Hard to actually say if true or not on photos but that's how my black aniline shinki from FL looks like. Smooth leather with fine grain.

oh yeah, I know it's real, for sure.

I wouldn't call it a grain monster. More fine, spider web like. I just like the way it feels and it's super comfortable. My Enfield has the same feel but is not comfortable as the 118. Basically like lamb skin, but like 20x thickness LOL. I'm starting to get some good creases on the sleeves and more body forming. I'll try and take from same angle to see the progression hopefully. Grain wise, my 519 is probably best Schott. Has the waxy cowhide. Really popped after I dunked it in water to shrink some.

edit: btw, you might be thinking about the 618 I just got, but is really a 70s model. I posted that one last week. That one is still rigid and overall very light. But I love the cut on it. A touch short, but I'll deal with it. But has a smaller belt and more taper on sleeves, body, etc. My 118 is a heavy jacket, but it wears like a dream. Think I said it before, but I think it's my bury me in it jacket. Especially if I can get some wears on it and get some patina going.

 

[ABCD]

Yesterday I bought this lvc jacket as worn by Daniel Craig in the James bond movie Skyfall. Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp also have one in their wardrobe. I don't think I'll keep it but I bought it just to see and experience what it's about. Maybe write a review on it.

 

[ABCD]

I found the women's version of the skyfall cossack jacket. I'm surprised by it's quality. Best artificial distressing I've ever seen. My gf loves it so it's a keeper.

 

[Jin431]

oh yeah, I know it's real, for sure.

I wouldn't call it a grain monster. More fine, spider web like. I just like the way it feels and it's super comfortable. My Enfield has the same feel but is not comfortable as the 118. Basically like lamb skin, but like 20x thickness LOL. I'm starting to get some good creases on the sleeves and more body forming. I'll try and take from same angle to see the progression hopefully. Grain wise, my 519 is probably best Schott. Has the waxy cowhide. Really popped after I dunked it in water to shrink some.

edit: btw, you might be thinking about the 618 I just got, but is really a 70s model. I posted that one last week. That one is still rigid and overall very light. But I love the cut on it. A touch short, but I'll deal with it. But has a smaller belt and more taper on sleeves, body, etc. My 118 is a heavy jacket, but it wears like a dream. Think I said it before, but I think it's my bury me in it jacket. Especially if I can get some wears on it and get some patina going.

Nice! Thats review is so helpful! A soft lamb skin is cool and comfy but to have that feel in HH is just plain awesome. All those home treatments seem to be working too.

Maybe so, I think that's the slim fitting perfecto style jacket that looks so casual to wear that looked so good. It's that good that 118 huh, too bad all the new Schott jackets are so long in body length. Did they use the leather of the 118 on other jackets?

 

[roadking04]

the horsehide I believe comes from Italy or Spain but is constructed in USA. So that's why it doesn't have the full blown US flag. The 618 steer is really stiff and top coat. I have one I just got from the 70s and it's barely broken in. But once it gets there, it's certainly nice. On the other hand, my 118 is a dream as far as leather. Aniline, really soft and gooey after just a few wears and a rain session. I'd put that up against anything in my collection. But they run big, so if you 44 in 618, you a 42 or even a 40 in 118.

I had a few beers in me when I made my post, hence my little issue with the Schott tags. I bought 2 new 618hh. One around 2016 and it had the flag, the other last fall, and an imported materials tag. Not really a big deal, but Schott raves about being a 100 year old AMERICAN company.(ok, my rant is over, lol).

I always said I would have 2 perfectos in my stable. 1 a little bigger for layering a hoodie underneath, and 1 a little snug for a t shirt only fit. I always thought motorcycle jackets with a few patches on them were the coolest of the cool. So I am gonna put some patches on the "summer" one.

The 618 actually works rather well on the bike for me. I am not a fan of naked leather for m/c use, so I don't think the 118 would work for me. I am just curious about the Schott steerhide. I don't think I have seen many examples of the steer on this forum. I am hoping it is more shiny than matte in real life.

 

[roadking04]

How do you like JL's crosszip? (You went to horween hide right?)

I am actually waiting on a remake. My first jacket had a few issues. JL has been great. I am waiting on the new batch of Horween overdye to arrive. Hopefully in the next few weeks.