Schott - Part 2 - Vintage Schott Jacket Fits

[@MrJruta]

Fantastic collection you have! Great explanation of the differences. I have a new 613 that I absolutely LOVE, only had it a year and not nearly broken in lol.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@MrJruta Thanks! When new the steerhide takes a long time to break in. I’ve had mine for a long time and it’s still not broken in either

[@Kerry_kit_slayer]

Awesome video and great collection. Currently I wear a Schott DuroJac from the 80s and love it. Thanks for doing this!

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thanks!

[@telemarktumalo6978]

A great collection of Schott's and appreciate your historical knowledge. I'm late to the party with Schott, recently bought a 618 out of Japan. I think my jacket likely late 80's or early 90's production. Interestingly, black leather but with the brass color hardware. Special order perhaps but the folks at Schott think the jacket is brown although they haven't seen more than my pics. BTW... your late 70's 36 in that greenish leather is incredible!

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@telemarktumalo6978 Thanks Mark! Your 618 looks amazing on you!

[@telemarktumalo6978]

@@LeatherJacketJawn Thanks Jonathan. I'm very happy to have a found a great condition used jacket that fits. Such a cool company, making these iconic jackets. They are accessible and so many great examples out there. And, will likely outlast most of us with even minimal care. Love it!

[@bobvires9650]

These perfecto jackets are seriously warm.. I live in ohio and they always keep me warm. Great video!

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thanks! Oh yeah absolutely, those quilts are very warm

[@alexperez3651]

Great vid! Super informative. Sold a 618 I had for a year or so back in 2016. Too warm for Phx AZ weather I should have sized down to a 38. You live and learn. Kind of want another one now!!

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Haha! Get one and keep forever, it’ll always be there for you even if it doesn’t get cold often, you’ll have it for when you travel etc..

[@michaelhughes3543]

Great video! Very informative! Very nice collection.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@michaelhughes3543 Thank you!

[@TheRowlandstone73]

For like the last week I've been researching these jackets as I really just want a nice fitting Schott Perfecto, but man, in terms of the different fittings and qualities and whether or not to size up or stay true size etc., I've found it to be very frustrating. Being 5'11" with a 38" chest, I'd initially decided on a 618 size 40, but I'm now no longer sure. I was planning on buying a used one from Japan, but I'm now at the point of where I don't want to buy one unless I can try it on first - which sinply isn't possible.

[@ericeli5145]

Your opinion on sizing looking to get vintage one I’m 5.9 140lbs I want slim fit in 613 or 618

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@ericeli5145 no such thing as a vintage 613. The model 613 only came out in the 90’s. What you’ll be getting is a 618. As for size, I’d say get a 38 in the Schott Bros bull tag from the 70’s

[@omft]

Excellent video!

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thank you!

[@omft]

@@LeatherJacketJawn I am looking for a perfecto myself. Difficult to know what size is a good fit for me… I have measured my size. Can you help?

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@omft sure I’d love to help if I can

[@omft]

@@LeatherJacketJawn top to bottom 30 inches, shoulders width 18 inches, width under 19 inches, arm length 27 inches, width chest 19 inches. I am 76 inches tall, round 184 pounds. Rather long arms.

[@omft]

@@LeatherJacketJawn 193 cm, 84kg, normally L/XL, rather broad shoulders, long arms,

[@RoadToHeritage]

Love it! Great job! Good content! Watched on my tv! :)

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thanks! It’ll all be shot horizontally from now thanks to you haha!

[@Murphy61363]

Great videos and info on Schott and other jackets. I have an old Perfecto 618 (Creme Schott Bros. label). All three pockets are leather lined instead of fabric. Do you have any idea what years Schott produced jackets with leather interior pockets? Thanks.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Can you send me a direct message either on here or Instagram with pictures? They are probably late 50’s.

[@Murphy61363]

@@LeatherJacketJawn Thanks will do. Great videos. I do have the Schott book, no info there on pocket construction.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@Murphy61363 great, I’ll look forward to the pictures. You can send via Instagram. My handle is leatherjacketjawn

[@josecarlosfc8773]

Thanks for that great video. Very nice info!! Any one on sell? Any 613 model in your collection? Wich model and size will you recommended for a small guy of 5'25 and 150lbs (athletic)? Thanks!

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@josecarlosfc8773 Sorry I don’t sell. I don’t own any 613s. I’d always recommend the 618/613. For your height and weight you’re probably a size 36

[@B-Riiiii]

Great vid, Jawn! Can you please advise on sizing? Looking for slimmer, so probably 618. I’m 5’11”, 165ish lbs. Chest between 38-40.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@B-Riiiii you’re most likely a 40. Do you have the chance to potentially try some on in person?

[@lazzzZaruZ]

I recently orded a schott P613S. Thick like a tank

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@lazzzZaruZ Nice!

[@adhyantorokusumo7451]

How tall r u? How much is ur weight?

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@adhyantorokusumo7451 5’4” around 135 lbs

[@thevintagefuture6567]

This video format is fantastic. Love the fit shots and closeups.....Which sweatshirt is that? I love it. Killer Flat Heads and belt too.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thank you! Next time I need to go a little slower and show more back and side views as well as maybe different angles. Believe it or not but the sweatshirt is H&M haha!

[@thevintagefuture6567]

@@LeatherJacketJawn H&M hahaha awesome! I'll hafta look it up - it looks so killer

[@markcesena4670]

Very nice video,very informative,great job.hiw did yo ever get ALL those jackets??

[@reneemartinmejiarodriguez7056]

Beatiful jackets greetings from peru

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@reneemartinmejiarodriguez7056 thank you!

[@balmoralpjk]

Much better review👍👍👍👍👍

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thanks

[@craigyu5119]

Great review and collection! Maybe I missed it, but what's your height, P2P, waist and chest measurements? If you don't mind me asking. I recently got 2 613US jackets used (made exclusively for the Japanese market, so they're cut slimmer than the US versions). One of them is a size 32, fits perfectly tight with a t-shirt, a little tight in the shoulders and back of collar (with this stretch and loosen with time?). The other I got was size 34, and it big enough to layer. For reference, I'm 5.7, 120lbs, chest is around 33".

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@craigyu5119 I’m 5’4” and weigh around 130 lbs. I’m a size 36 in almost all Schott jackets. My new 618 is a 34 though

[@craigyu5119]

@@LeatherJacketJawn Good to know, thanks. Interesting that the newer jackets are made larger... I wonder what that is considering slimmer fits seem to be more trendy these days. Perhaps people are just getting larger these days? being 120 lbs with a 33" chest, I had a tough time finding a jacket, which is why I opted to go for the Japanese cuts.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@craigyu5119 looks like you have the right body type for the Japanese stuff

[@aayobruv]

I’m 6ft, and 180lbs, I’m looking to buy a good used Schott for the first time, do you know what size would be suitable ? With other brands I am typically a medium. I’m leaning towards a 40, but the length on the sleeves are an inch and a half too long, which makes me wonder if a size 38 is more preferable

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@aayobruv I’d say 40 or 42. A 38 would be too small

[@aayobruv]

@@LeatherJacketJawnthanks and much appreciated! Awesome video as well, super informative.

[@pascualreyes5060]

Nice video. Where do you buy your jackets?

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@pascualreyes5060 eBay for the most part

[@Mau_Paladino]

I think we both have kind of the same size... Hmmm. Can I borrow you one? 😄 Just kidding. Nice collection, man! Keep it up!

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Both what?

[@mystergoode]

Great video man! What sweatshirt is that?

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thank you! Sweatshirt is H&M

[@bobvires9650]

I forgot to ask you, is that a gustin shirt? I have a couple of gustin shirts just like that…

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@bobvires9650 The sweatshirt is H&M

[@ramasyaks6077]

cool sweaters bro are that vintage too because the V ?

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

No the sweatshirt is new from H&M

[@doliven]

For the purposes of this comment and my question, 118 versus the 618…isn’t the lead number about the fit? If it starts with a 6 as in 618 then it’s slim fit versus starting with a 1 as in the 118 then it’s a regular fit. And if it ends with a VN, then it’s vintage and Schott provides a coating process for a softer leather feel and fit. I’ve been wearing Schott Jackets since the 70s and I think someone at the store mentioned it to me. BTW, I’m not expert just asking the question. I presently have 5 Schott jackets.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

No, the 6 stands for steerhide and the 1 stands for naked cowhide. There was no sizing difference initially between a 118 and 618 but nowadays, yes, the 118 is the fuller cut and longer by an inch compared to the 618

[@コバ剣]

3着目が一番似合ってる！ ボトムは、フラッドヘッドかな⁈

[@waynekoren828]

A perfecto should be close together at the top and fall open at the bottom in a V shape when they are unzipped.They are built to do that. Also, the jackets with stars and snaps only on the collar are 613's. The ones with no stars and have snaps on the collar and lapels are 618's and 118's, with the 118 having a more generous cut and an extra inch in the length. I have 2 One Stars, one of which is t shirt only fit. I think they look best short and tight.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

613 only came out in the 90’s, the older ones with stars and snaps only on the collar are 618’s, not 613’s. The fit of the Perfecto shouldn’t and will not flare out if it’s the correct length and sits at waist level the front panels will lay straight and open up in a V

[@jffchang]

@@LeatherJacketJawn Cool video--thanks. I'm pretty sure @waynekoren828 is correct. I believe the 613 came out in the 40s or 50s and has the stars and the 618 does not. I read a quote from Gail at Schott to that effect but it's possible I'm misremembering.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@jffchang that’s incorrect. The model 618 only came out in the late 50’s/early 60’s. That’s according to the Schott book. And the model 613 only came out in the nineties.

[@markcesena4670]

And i gotta say that you look and sound a bit ,like that actor Ed something or other,for got his full name,but I’m sure that you heard it before???

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@markcesena4670 Haha! You mean Edward Norton? The guy from the movie Fight Club?

[@telemarktumalo6978]

@@LeatherJacketJawn Fight Club is a classic!

[@balmoralpjk]

Wear some Levi’s jeans

[@balmoralpjk]

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[@datetoujiro]

どれも古いように見える

[@balmoralpjk]

Show full front and backsides of yourself in both the fully zipped up/buckled up jackets with some LEVIS jeans in particular

[@macruz8503]

@balmo: He literally just showed the important parts (upper torso)…. You just want to see more smh.

[@johnwayne6561]

need help from a shott perfecto expert :D and I will sub. My chest is 21.5 inches and my shoulders are 17 inches. I have a problem because sizes 38 and 40 are usually 19/20 inch! but in 17 inch and shoulder sizes they fit :( The question is, can I buy 20 inch and the "cushions" on the back of the shoulders will help me grab the steering wheel of the motorcycle? Because I checked in a 19 inch jacket, unfortunately it's hard to pull my arms forward (I checked in a regular jacket leather without "pillows" not perfecto jacket) I am asking for help from users of perfecto jackets because I am going crazy. I buy online where there are no returns.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

How tall are you and how much do you weigh? It’s hard to say since the Perfecto sizing has changed pretty much every year. I think you’d be a size 40 in the 90’s Perfectos and a 42 in the older Perfectos 60’s and earlier. The shoulders are more important than the chest. I’m a small size so I don’t know how a size 40 measures but based on what you’re saying you’d be a size 40 in the 618 today

[@johnwayne6561]

5'7 my height. I have an athletic figure, my waist is narrow, my six-pack belly is skinny, but my chest is larger. As you say, shoulder size is very important to me, so I will probably focus more on shoulders. I'm glad someone responded. My weight is 76 kg

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@johnwayne6561 yeah you’d be a size 40 in modern Schott

[@johnwayne6561]

Thank u

[@balmoralpjk]

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