I think that's my feeling as well. It's pretty comfortable when not fully zipped up, but it looks odd and a little off, especially with my jeans belt showing a little too obviously as well.
Thankfully, the pockets on this jacket are all clean - and look practically un-used. I have worn the jacket quite a bit over the past couple of days and the light "baby powder" odor seems to be nearly gone. That's a pretty crazy find in a jacket, however!
^^ Yep the person I bought it from off ebay had everything but this measurement. He noted it was too large for him.
Just a little longer in the front and 1" more around the waist and it would be staying here...
On Edit - here is a link to some fit photos. As Tek indicates below, I am also 6'...
So this Freenote Cloth Waxed Rider's jacket has taken over my collection in a major way. Pretty surprising to me as I rarely have been a button-up jacket guy. This is very different than a Filson un-lined waxed cotton, this jacket is lined, slimmer of fit, also made in USA and very comfortable...
Catch & release due to fit...Goatskin Langlitz Columbia with Cafe Racer collar. Sometimes called a "cafecto". Jacket was built in August 1993 as per tag inside pocket. Jacket shows very little wear, no tears, scratches, or seams that need repair. Also has no smoke smell and appears to be...
Well here it is, it's close, but I'll call this a swing and a miss. Issue again is torso length, and maybe ~ 10 lbs weight to loose here being the main issues. From the back it's about as perfect as it gets. Note the side laces are all the way extended open, I could have removed them and it...
This is how I felt until recently. I guess the "saddle" (US-Made) CR started to shift my thinking, then I saw the Langlitz model and decided to give it a try. Can't hurt to check it out. We'll find out soon as it arrives later today - got to be the fastest - shipped USPS item ever for me -...
Thanks for the replies so far. Guess I should have been a bit clearer - if you have such a jacket, feel free to post photos of it here too! @Merv those are both very nice and it will be cool to see how the natural CR develops over time. You will certainly get it out on the bike if prior...
So what do folks here think about this style overall?
Does anyone know the history or how it was designed?
I have never owned an actual "Cafecto" with an asymmetrical zipper, however while searching around for a proper-fitting Langlitz, I ran across several of these interesting creations...
US Made Middleton Mass - Cafe Racer, presents very well ~ size 42 and $95 Buy It Now. Very heavy cowhide...
If interested, have the seller re-verify their measurements. They state all three are just 22"???
Measurements are estimates, taken laying flat:
Length: 22"
Pit to pit: 22"
Sleeve: 22"...
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