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The new Schott Shinki Horsehide P642H
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Alfonzo Von Doom
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Hi: first pot here. I bought this, and put up my review on Schott’s website.
This really is my grail jacket. I’ve had a dozen jackets in 30 years, several Schotts and others.
For me this jacket has the magical to fit properly with the liner in and a decent sweater, or with the liner out wearing a tshirt.
I’ve found Schotts’ cuts need tailoring for me because they tend to balloon out at the waist. I’m a 44 chest, and a 32 waist, and I can’t believe how perfectly this fits me.
I’ll put up a pic or two, sorry I’m no professional.
This really is my grail jacket. I’ve had a dozen jackets in 30 years, several Schotts and others.
For me this jacket has the magical to fit properly with the liner in and a decent sweater, or with the liner out wearing a tshirt.
I’ve found Schotts’ cuts need tailoring for me because they tend to balloon out at the waist. I’m a 44 chest, and a 32 waist, and I can’t believe how perfectly this fits me.
I’ll put up a pic or two, sorry I’m no professional.
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Alfonzo Von Doom
New in Town
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On another note, I have a well-worn 530 in xl. I had Arrow leather bring in the waist by 5 in. i will now never wear it again. Ebay or classifieds here?
Looks awesome, Alfonzo! What size did you get? It fits you perfectly.
I’m liking the liner more than I expected. I planned on making a wool zip in (and likely still will) but I was really comfortable today in ~22 degree weather with a cashmere turtleneck and the liner in. It really seems to compress down to just about nothing and get out of the way when needed.
I’m liking the liner more than I expected. I planned on making a wool zip in (and likely still will) but I was really comfortable today in ~22 degree weather with a cashmere turtleneck and the liner in. It really seems to compress down to just about nothing and get out of the way when needed.
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Alfonzo Von Doom
New in Town
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It’s a large. A little weird because many times I e had to get an xl in Schott to fit my back and shoulders nut then it’s a tent in the waist. This is just perfect. I wish I had the know how to make a custom liner, but I agree on the green tartan. Its very good and the jacket is surprisingly warm. I was out in 13 degree weather for 1/2 hour right after I took the pictures, and wasn't cold.
if you do make one, please post pics or an instructable.
definitely loving it. The collar is a bit different, a little unique. Kind of. Cross between a moto and those modern stand-up collars. It makes the jacket fit in dressed up or down. A little stiff in the horsehide, but i guess it will get comfortable after the break-in.
if you do make one, please post pics or an instructable.
definitely loving it. The collar is a bit different, a little unique. Kind of. Cross between a moto and those modern stand-up collars. It makes the jacket fit in dressed up or down. A little stiff in the horsehide, but i guess it will get comfortable after the break-in.
i can post some pictures when I make a liner. I’m not 100% convinced it will be an improvement, but a fun exercise regardless as I have not made one before.
Agreed on the back of the collar feeling a little stiff. If I could make one change to the pattern it would be to remove 1/4 - 1/2 inch from the top of the back just under the collar. On made to measure shirts that is a common modification for me so it shouldn’t be a surprise here. Sometimes it’s nice feeling the leather back there, sometimes it feels like it’s pushing forward a little harder than I would like and there is a little roll under the collar at times. I do think it will soften and break in as the shoulders mold to my shape a little more. But overall mobility is excellent (especially for a brand new jacket) so I’m really nitpicking here.
Agreed on the back of the collar feeling a little stiff. If I could make one change to the pattern it would be to remove 1/4 - 1/2 inch from the top of the back just under the collar. On made to measure shirts that is a common modification for me so it shouldn’t be a surprise here. Sometimes it’s nice feeling the leather back there, sometimes it feels like it’s pushing forward a little harder than I would like and there is a little roll under the collar at times. I do think it will soften and break in as the shoulders mold to my shape a little more. But overall mobility is excellent (especially for a brand new jacket) so I’m really nitpicking here.
