Schott 618 Horsehide Perfecto: Opinions?

[Deleted member 16736]

This is the jacket Brando wore in the Wild One (not sure about the leather, but it was a 618), and I'm curious if anybody has one and can comment on the fit, craftsmanship and leather. If you have a picture, that would also be greatly appreciated. The price is right and it appears to have a nice slim fit. Thank you.

Here's a link:

http://www.schottnyc.com/products/men/perfecto/horsehide-perfecto-jacket.htm

 

[garzo]

I own a fantastic new Schott 118, the softer but still tough naked cowhide cousin of the 618HH and can only recommend Schott's fine workmanship and quality.

 

[Fifty150]

Do you ride a bike? Or just like the way it looks?

 

[too much coffee]

This is the jacket Brando wore in the Wild One (not sure about the leather, but it was a 618), and I'm curious if anybody has one and can comment on the fit, craftsmanship and leather. If you have a picture, that would also be greatly appreciated. The price is right and it appears to have a nice slim fit. Thank you.

Here's a link:

http://www.schottnyc.com/products/men/perfecto/horsehide-perfecto-jacket.htm

Hi Joel;

Nice jacket...........but it won't hold a candle to the Langlitz Columbia in HH that you desire. Save up the difference and spring for what you want. I think you would be settling if you pulled the trigger on the Schott and you would always ponder "Gee I wonder what it's like owning the Langlitz..."

You deserve the best!

Regards,
coffee

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Hi Joel;

Nice jacket...........but it won't hold a candle to the Langlitz Columbia in HH that you desire. Save up the difference and spring for what you want. I think you would be settling if you pulled the trigger on the Schott and you would always ponder "Gee I wonder what it's like owning the Langlitz..."

You deserve the best!

Regards,
coffee

Thanks, Coffee. I think I will save up for the Langlitz. They're trying to talk me out of the horsehide, though. They prefer the goat.

 

[Tell Kathy I Love Her]

Can anyone speculate why none of the Schott horsehide jackets have a zip out liner, whereas, the cowhide leather jackets of the same style do?

 

[garzo]

Can anyone speculate why none of the Schott horsehide jackets have a zip out liner, whereas, the cowhide leather jackets of the same style do?

Actually, none of the classic Perfectos -- 118, 618 and or 613 cowhide and steerhide versions -- have zip-out liners. Those all have quilted lining.

The jackets that do have zip-out liners are the cafe racers 141 and 641, which may be the ones you are referring to. The 641 Horsehide version, however, does not have the zip-out liner, just the quilted lining. I think it's because the horsehide jacket sits real snug and the liner probably would demand a wider, looser cut.

 

[Dan Rodemsky]

I called to order the 618 HH but they said it would be months away. They convinced me to get the steerhide. I love it and I ride. Traded my Royal Enfield for a Triumph Bonneville. The Triumph Association web site is how I found this place. I've always been a jeans and t-shirt guy but I starting to reconsider.