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Langlitz Columbia: Approximate size 46, essentially new

Juanito

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Langlitz Columbia with dress, collar, 10 pocket option, Sam Browne Belt Loops, and snaps for Mouton Collar. Langlitz does not size jackets as each one is custom made. For reference, it is an approximate size 46 as compared to a Vanson and a larger size 44 compared to a comparable Lost Worlds for a similar jacket (my experience is with the LW Trojan).

The jacket is essentially new--I was originally sewn in 2011 but was not accepted due to sizing and they made another for the guy who initially ordered it. It sat on their sale rack until 2013 when I bought it. I have never actually worn the jacket aside from occasionally trying it on inside.

The jacket is substantial and weighs between 7.6-8 lbs via the bathroom scale. It was made of their heaviest steerhide--4 -5 oz. It has the belt loop option, but does not come with a belt. It has the snaps for the mouton collar, but does not have the collar. Both can be purchased directly from Langlitz if a belt and collar are your thing. As mentioned it has their 10 pocket option complete with the stash pocket in the armpit of all things.

For reference, I an 5'8" and wear a 16"x33" dress shirt. When i weighed 175-185 the jacket fit me perfectly. I have dropped about 20 pounds and it is somewhat large on me now, and as mentioned it just lays in the bottom of the armoire since I never wear it.

Here are the measurements:
Pit to Pit: 24-24 1/2". It is a little hard to get an exact measurement due to all the underarm pleats.
Collar front zipped up to bottom: 20"
Collar Base to bottom of jacket back: 25"
Shoulders: 20 1/2"
Sleeve: 26 1/2"

Please note, this is a real motorcycle jacket designed for riding. As such it is a little short in the front and a little long in the back for sitting on the bike and the arms a a little longer for reaching the bars than a typical jacket.

$700 or close offer. This is less than half of what the cost was new. I would consider a trade up or down for either an A-2 or other motorcycle type jacket that would fit me a little better (read, about a size smaller).





 
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Juanito

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Here's a great article that captures the Langlitz experience/essence:

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/14/style/langlitz-leathers-motorcycles.html

This jacket was purchased right off the lower rack in the first photo--these are the "used" jacket for sale. I guess I am just fortunate to live in the Portland area and work about 15 minutes from Langlitz.

The funny thing is that I went in there about 35 years ago looking for A-2 jackets and was pretty much run out of there--I just thought they were "some leather jacket shop." I really had no clue. What a great place; it captures the essence of true American craftsmanship.
 
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