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

[Mandarin]

Typical Langlitz pattern that hasn't changed in decades, with the massive upper arms that can can seem too much. As others pointed out, the apparent excess room in the chess allows for movement. You should get used to it with wear. It looks pretty good on you, especially the length, which is perfect. I would tighten those side laces.

 

[Hh121]

Looks great,stop worrying(little big or little small who cares!!?)and enjoy the jacket!!

 

[Salmosalar]

New (and first!) Field Leathers custom D pocket due new week….blue shinki, nickel hardware…..really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at last!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Thank y’all for the kind responses. I’ll admit I’m not sure about how big the top end is? It’s a pretty big chest measurement for me, along with those big arms.

Here are some better quality outdoor pics I took (along with this hat I got too, really like it!). Is concern over the area circled in red nitpicking or something I should bring to Scott?

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I think you and I are the same size. What is the P2P on that one? 23.5"? I also think that's how these jackets are suppose to fit. It looks like a jacket that is made for you. I am jealous and cant wait to get my Langlitz. You actually might be one of the first ones getting a 75 anniversary label, check with them. They should really number these for the special year.

 

[Mrfrown]

I think you and I are the same size. What is the P2P on that one? 23.5"? I also think that's how these jackets are suppose to fit. It looks like a jacket that is made for you. I am jealous and cant wait to get my Langlitz. You actually might be one of the first ones getting a 75 anniversary label, check with them. They should really number these for the special year.

Thanks man!

Yeah it’s 23” ptp against my 41” (20.5”) chest, which is the biggest of any jacket that I have.

The sleeve and body length are both spot on in my opinion, more evidence supporting everyone saying that this is the expected fit / look.

I’m planning on sending a thanks email to Scott with some fit pics included and leave it at that.

It feels very comfortable to wear. If day 1 is always the worst-looking and feeling, this one will be something special down the line.

 

[ton312]

Thanks man!

Yeah it’s 23” ptp against my 41” (20.5”) chest, which is the biggest of any jacket that I have.

The sleeve and body length are both spot on in my opinion, more evidence supporting everyone saying that this is the expected fit / look.

I’m planning on sending a thanks email to Scott with some fit pics included and leave it at that.

It feels very comfortable to wear. If day 1 is always the worst-looking and feeling, this one will be something special down the line.

Langlitz jackets are just kind of round. I think that’s just the way it is. With the exception of a few models in their line up, the overall shape is a bit of an oval. Preferable or not…It’s just different than more fitted styles. I’ll be totally honest and say that if that were mine, I would return it for an alteration or remake. If anything the jacket will become looser feeling and looking as it softens and drapes. I have never seen a jacket that is too large shrink to fit when broken in. I would say you should expect the opposite.

 

[roadking04]

I think it looks great on you Mr. Frown. Congratz on the jacket. I have come to find that Looser/roomier jackets work better for me. I definitely don't have the physic of you and some of the others on here, I need a little more room for everything to get situated. lol. Some guys can pull off skinny jeans and tapered cut/low rise denim, I need the full thigh/relaxed fit. Like you said, it is very comfy and you can do yoga in it, if you start going tighter, you might lose some comfort and mobility.

 

[Psant25]

Langlitz Columbia finally arrived today!

First impression- they nailed it!

I’ll have to figure out where I like the waist laces, but other than that it just needs some use and abuse. Leather is quite stiff and so are the zippers. Movement is easy due to the sorta oversized top end. @Carlos840 was right about doing yoga in it, and mine isn’t even broken in! See below for demonstration at the expense of my dignity

This is a standard Columbia modified with no action back and square cut back bottom.

Here are some terrible pics, I’ll aim for a more complete review post down the line.

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Getting me excited for my Langlitz. Took me about 3 custom Langlitz jackets to dial in the fit. I kept trying and did not give up and glad I didnt. May I ask what the back length is and your height? Been going back and forth dipped vs straight cut bottom back. Your length looks really great!

 

[ton312]

Getting me excited for my Langlitz. Took me about 3 custom Langlitz jackets to dial in the fit. I kept trying and did not give up and glad I didnt. May I ask what the back length is and your height? Been going back and forth dipped vs straight cut bottom back. Your length looks really great!

3rd from Langlitz? One of the reasons I’ve avoided the temptation with them and ordering a sidewinder is they seem to miss/ oversize as a rule, rather than the exception.

 

[Mrfrown]

@Psant25 I’m 5’9” and it’s just over 24” length, like 24.25”

 

[Psant25]

3rd from Langlitz? One of the reasons I’ve avoided the temptation with them and ordering a sidewinder is they seem to miss/ oversize as a rule, rather than the exception.

Yeah this is 4. Two Columbias and one cascade before this.

 

[TREEMAN]

Langlitz Columbia finally arrived today!

First impression- they nailed it!

I’ll have to figure out where I like the waist laces, but other than that it just needs some use and abuse. Leather is quite stiff and so are the zippers. Movement is easy due to the sorta oversized top end. @Carlos840 was right about doing yoga in it, and mine isn’t even broken in! See below for demonstration at the expense of my dignity

This is a standard Columbia modified with no action back and square cut back bottom.

Here are some terrible pics, I’ll aim for a more complete review post down the line.

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You nailed it Frown !!

 

[Mrfrown]

What a beautiful Columbia! I think it looks great and I think that some extra room up top is necessary to allow for movement, especially without the action back.
Only you can decide what is too much room for you and so I think you should wear the hell out of it for a couple weeks and see if it settles down and molds to your shape. I am almost positive that this is what Langlitz is going to recommend as well. That is what they told me when my first Columbia came out a bit too tight and I followed their guidance. In the end I did choose a remake and they lived up to their guarantee 100%.

You were completely correct.

They said this happens a lot and recommended breaking it in and checking back in a few months.

So that’s what I’ll do!

 

[El Marro]

3rd from Langlitz? One of the reasons I’ve avoided the temptation with them and ordering a sidewinder is they seem to miss/ oversize as a rule, rather than the exception.

Not always Ton, both of my Langlitz jackets (Columbia and straight zip Cascade) were made too tight the first time around. Not so tight that I couldn’t zip them, in fact they both looked great in photos, but tight enough to give me that leather corset sensation that I couldn’t live with.

 

[El Marro]

You were completely correct.

They said this happens a lot and recommended breaking it in and checking back in a few months.

So that’s what I’ll do!

I’m eager to see how this works out. I think the jacket looks great as is and the nice thing about the Langlitz guarantee is that you can follow up with them a couple months from now and they will do what it takes to make sure you are satisfied with your jacket.

 

[hondurasdave47]

I’m eager to see how this works out. I think the jacket looks great as is and the nice thing about the Langlitz guarantee is that you can follow up with them a couple months from now and they will do what it takes to make sure you are satisfied with your jacket.

@Mrfrown and @El Marro, how did you find the measuring process? Did you schedule a video consultation? I placed my deposit in March. I still need to get my measurements over to Langlitz.

 

[El Marro]

@Mrfrown and @El Marro, how did you find the measuring process? Did you schedule a video consultation? I placed my deposit in March. I still need to get my measurements over to Langlitz.

I was impressed by the thoroughness of the measuring process, i.e. how many measurements they collected at different parts of the arms and torso. However I was not so impressed when both of my jackets arrived too tight through the midsection despite the fact that I had requested a relaxed fit both times.
They did not offer a video consultation when I placed my orders but I think that sounds like a great idea and I would take advantage of this option if I were you.
@hondurasdave47 I know that you have your fair share of leather jackets already and you might take some measurements off the ones that you particularly like and provide those to Langlitz, P2P and bottom hem for instance. I know this is not how they typically work but if they had that baseline going in it might help them to nail the fit. More likely they will just think you are an annoying jacket nerd…

 

[Psant25]

I was impressed by the thoroughness of the measuring process, i.e. how many measurements they collected at different parts of the arms and torso. However I was not so impressed when both of my jackets arrived too tight through the midsection despite the fact that I had requested a relaxed fit both times.
They did not offer a video consultation when I placed my orders but I think that sounds like a great idea and I would take advantage of this option if I were you.
@hondurasdave47 I know that you have your fair share of leather jackets already and you might take some measurements off the ones that you particularly like and provide those to Langlitz, P2P and bottom hem for instance. I know this is not how they typically work but if they had that baseline going in it might help them to nail the fit. More likely they will just think you are an annoying jacket nerd…

After my first few failed attempts i sent pics of jackets with measurements and told them what i wanted. I was also making slight changes to previous jackets they built so i think they used that info more. Scott was great regarding my pics sent and details. First jacket based just on numbers sent the arms were huge and long and shoulders too wide. I think the trim looking jackets online are either spec tight/trim OR try on was done in shop and then they just adjust those base specs for the custom build. @hondurasdave47

 

[Mrfrown]

I would take advantage of the video consultation.

My wife measured me, and I think we did pretty good with everything. However, we did gave to re-measure the back and neck to get them right after Scott asked me to confirm them. We were a little off since it was hard to tell where on the neck to start for both. The consultation would probably help eliminate that issue.

It also helped that I had knowledge of back lengths that work for me, I sent some pics to Scott of the back of my JL vest and my Comet with their stated back lengths for comparison, it helped them to nail it. Would it have helped to do that for every measurement? Dunno. I wanted to let them take the lead in the process...as I didn't want to come off as an annoying jacket nerd lol. Also, they know their stuff and have been very thoughtful along the way

 

[Hh121]

here is my "conspiracy" theory : they ask so many measurements of your body just to hype up how unique they are, but they never use those measurements(except the basic ones like weight and height), that's why we see so many failed examples.