But the point that I'm trying to prove here is that saying Schott is an inferior brand is entirely untrue...
Sure, some may prefer the beautiful hide other companies are offering, or the lovely linings, period correct hardware, etc. etc. - but - that does NOT make a better jacket!
If better hide, construction, hardware and linings don't make a better jacket what does? Schott makes a fine jacket, but having owned Schott and now an AL (may as well be an Aero) I find the AL a much better jacket. Aesthetics are subjective, but craftsmanship and materials aren't, and Schott doesn't do either better than Aero in my opinion.
If better hide, construction, hardware and linings don't make a better jacket what does? Schott makes a fine jacket, but having owned Schott and now an AL (may as well be an Aero) I find the AL a much better jacket. Aesthetics are subjective, but craftsmanship and materials aren't, and Schott doesn't do either better than Aero in my opinion.
Diesel jackets are undeniably the best, and far better than Aero, Schott, Vanson, Eastman, etc.
What about LW? Are they better than LW?
I wouldn't go as far as to call Schott a fashion brand at this point. They're no Aero in terms of quality and the stoutness of their jackets but they're not Michael Kohrs or Calvin Klein either.
I think Schott makes a very, very good jacket, better than the vast majority of leather jackets you find people wearing, but having owned three Schott's and now, well an Alexander Leathers jacket there's no comparison, the AL is just a much better put together jacket than the Schott.
I think one reason might be the licensing or product produced for overseas. I'm not quite sure how it works but I do remember reading somewhere Schott produces lesser,'budget' jacket lines for UK/Europe.
I haven't read every post but has anyone mentioned Johnson Leathers? They'll make you a totally custom jacket Alan has multiple different leather options, plus they make most of the leather jacket for California motorcycle cops, so they know how to make a real riding jacket. One of my JL jackets is a vary manageable 2.5 ounce CXL steer that I love, just the right balance of thickness and softness.
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Damn man, that's really nice