Schott - Part 2 - Vintage Schott Jacket Fits

On this video I go over the different fits of various vintage Schott jackets from the early Ribbon label perfectos to the mid 80’s and modern day. You can follow me on Instagram ‪@LeatherJacketJawn‬ for more content at leatherjacketjawn
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[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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?

[@markcesena4670]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@lazzzZaruZ]

I recently orded a schott P613S. Thick like a tank

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@lazzzZaruZ Nice!

[@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⁈

[@balmoralpjk]

Wear some Levi’s jeans

[@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

[@mystergoode]

Great video man! What sweatshirt is that?

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thank you! Sweatshirt is H&M

[@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..

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@reneemartinmejiarodriguez7056]

Beatiful jackets greetings from peru

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@reneemartinmejiarodriguez7056 thank you!

[@michaelhughes3543]

Great video! Very informative! Very nice collection.

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@michaelhughes3543 Thank you!

[@ramasyaks6077]

cool sweaters bro are that vintage too because the V ?

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

No the sweatshirt is new from H&M

[@balmoralpjk]

Much better review👍👍👍👍👍

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

Thanks

[@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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[@balmoralpjk]

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[@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,

[@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.

[@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.

[@YoungNino2017]

My first leather jacket was one of these and I didn't like it... I was surprised to learn how expensive they were. I got a cheap one (like mall brand $200 leather jacket) that I liked better that replaced my 618... they are really stiff for how thin they are. However, I just bought another one on ebay, which is why I'm checking this video out. I bought a 34 as I think leather jackets look best when they are a tad too small

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

I agree for the most part

[@YoungNino2017]

@@LeatherJacketJawn here's an update... I got my 34 from Ebay from a seller in Japan... first off they sent me one that wasn't the pictured one I bought -- the pictured one I bought had some stuffs and a missing snap; the one that showed up is PERFECT! Score. Also, the leather is supple, NOTHING at all like the old one I had AT ALL. BUT, being a 34 it is too small to zip up, but the sleeves still come down to my palm... i was hoping for shorter sleeves that don't cover the wrist with the smaller size 🤷‍♂

[@LeatherJacketJawn]

@@YoungNino2017 good to hear you got a better one than what was shown. For some people, myself included, the sleeves on Schotts are often long. I sent my newer 618 that I bought brand new in 2021 to Schott to shorten the sleeves

[@YoungNino2017]

@@LeatherJacketJawn DAMN... maybe I should do that... too bad I just threw out the box it came in!

[@doliven]

@@LeatherJacketJawnThe sleeves are long so that when you’re riding a motorcycle and reach for the handle bar you still have coverage over your gloves. The gussets in the back of the jacket allow for the stretch. This is typical on most MC jackets.