The new Schott Shinki Horsehide P642H

[Xysterz]

That fit looks spot on!

 

[Alfonzo Von Doom]

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.

 

[Alfonzo Von Doom]

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?

 

[gold13791]

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.

 

[Alfonzo Von Doom]

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.

 

[gold13791]

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.

 

[Alfonzo Von Doom]

gold:

what you’ve said is exactly accurate, except I personally dont mind the height. I do think and hope that the break in on the collar will fix the pressure, which i only feel while sitting

 

[Brandrea33]

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I grabbed one of these pretty quickly when I saw the email. It checked almost all of my boxes. The only feature I would change is angling the chest pocket like my 613sh.

For anyone wondering, the sleeves and body (underneath the removable liner) are lined with a more slippery nylon.

The zipper on mine is a bit fiddly to get lined up and started. I found a trick where I get it most of the way there, hold the left side of the jacket down with my left hand and lift my right shoulder to get it set in place with a satisfying click. We will see how it holds up but the zipper feels plenty beefy and Schott is good about repairs if need

Would you please post a picture of the interior without the lining?