Show your Langlitz

[Tom71]

This Columbia came in last week. I sized up because I wanted to layer in it but the action back is batwinging/puffing out pretty egregiously. The jacket is a virtually unworn stock 44 from 1998.

Am I delusional to think that I can eliminate the batwinging by breaking it in and softening up the leather so the back falls instead of bunching up at the rear shoulders? Fit feels pretty solid from the front.

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Hmm, pretty big in the shoulders too. You already wear a thick jumper, so little chance of „filling it out“ further.

The extra fabric will not go away with break-in. You can try to shrink it a bit by soaking in hot water, if you decide to keep it.

Its not unwearable though, and the hide looks mighty nice.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Out of curiosity, how tall are you and what is your weight. The jacket is a beauty and I'm sure it would sell no problem. I love the collar.

 

[Destruct]

Sorry to say but that jacket is never going to fit, it's massive on you.

It’s a real tragedy.. thought I’d found a grail jacket

 

[Destruct]

Hmm, pretty big in the shoulders too. You already wear a thick jumper, so little chance of „filling it out“ further.

The extra fabric will not go away with break-in. You can try to shrink it a bit by soaking in hot water, if you decide to keep it.

Its not unwearable though, and the hide looks mighty nice.

The hide on it is incredible, it’s an excellent jacket. Might be moving it on before I try any hot water soaks though lol

 

[Destruct]

Out of curiosity, how tall are you and what is your weight. The jacket is a beauty and I'm sure it would sell no problem. I love the collar.

I’m 5’10”, 180 lbs, athletic build. Usually wear a 40-42. (So this was a dramatic upsize.. but I couldn’t resist the jacket’s beauty). Jacket came with collar and Sam Browne belt so it’s fully kitted out, though if I move it on someone else already has priority

 

[Psant25]

Same size as me i can give you my most recent jacket number if you want to go custom with them use mine as a base. U can find pics on here with all measurements etc. took 3-4 tries to get right and fit like it should.

I’m 5’10”, 180 lbs, athletic build. Usually wear a 40-42. (So this was a dramatic upsize.. but I couldn’t resist the jacket’s beauty). Jacket came with collar and Sam Browne belt so it’s fully kitted out, though if I move it on someone else already has priority

 

[Peter Mackin]

I take a 44 but going by your height and weight it's too big for me too. I'm approx 195lbs and I don't think it would fit. It looks easy 27in back length, but it's the biceps that look massive. I work out but don't think I could fill those.
I was lucky with my Cascade that every measurement clicked. With langlitz, go with the numbers, not the approx jacket size (44).

 

[Destruct]

Same size as me i can give you my most recent jacket number if you want to go custom with them use mine as a base. U can find pics on here with all measurements etc. took 3-4 tries to get right and fit like it should.
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I’m definitely thinking about going custom after this, would be awesome if you could give me your numbers. Thanks!

 

[Destruct]

I take a 44 but going by your height and weight it's too big for me too. I'm approx 195lbs and I don't think it would fit. It looks easy 27in back length, but it's the biceps that look massive. I work out but don't think I could fill those.
I was lucky with my Cascade that every measurement clicked. With langlitz, go with the numbers, not the approx jacket size (44).

Correct on the 27” back and balloon biceps lol. Another expensive learning experience..

 

[Psant25]

I’m definitely thinking about going custom after this, would be awesome if you could give me your numbers. Thanks!

Here is the thread with measurements
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...versary-columbia-mouton-collar-42-ish.110168/

 

[Psant25]

Or you can try out this aero chips i have listed for sale

 

[01flhr]

ya that jackets huge, time to start eating more.

 

[Leather Walker]

I don't know where to start. I guess indicating the weight of the box, and that the seller had the detail of folding the jacket gently inside a protective plastic to avoid the possibility of creating wrinkles during the shipment.

The jacket is a blast. I know that many of you have several Langlitz, and you'll understand me when I say that I'm pleasantly surprised by the leather used to make this jacket: it's tough, but not stiff. Just by touching it, you can see that this is high quality. I don't know if it's cow or steer hide. Maybe from the pictures you could tell me what it is. What surprises me is all the tabs keep the leather strips. Looking at the label, the production of this jacket was between 1985 and 2006, and the inner pocket canva states "March 1992" & name of the original owner.

All zippers (Scovill and Talon) and the snaps work, except for the coin pocket, which is broken. On the shoulders there are sturdy and strong epaulettes; the waistband has no belt loops; pockets: except for the sleeves, three out and three inside: the normal one, the zippered and the so-called gun pocket, which is completely leather lined (love the feel putting my hand in).

The jacket is beautiful, I'd say it's a size 38. I'll take fitting pictures next week. What I have seen in some pictures is this model is usually shorter at the length, but this one covers the belt of my jeans.

This was sent within the European Union, so I have avoided customs charges, and the shipping very cheap. This is my first Langlitz jacket, which completes the set with the Westerns I purchased last November. Happy!

 

[Al 916]

also Happy!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Introduction - Finally, over two months after receiving it, I'll post the "second" brand-new Langlitz Columbia I received from them. This is a re-make jacket, as the first one was not long enough to even come near my belt, let alone cover it. In the process of returning the first Columbia, I asked John if they ever made these as straight-zip models, since I already have two very nice Cross zip Columbia's. He said yes, and they sent some photos along of what the straight zip model looks like. Also, one of our members here has a straight zip, however I believe his is a Cascade (so no belted lower portion and not a double-hem detail such as the Columbia model features.)

Features & Design - I have used this jacket sparingly since receiving it, I'll get into the details of "why" here shortly. This is cut from mid-weight black Cowhide, and is padded on both the upper shoulders & elbows. It has just one upper pocket on the LH side, then the zippered lower handwarmer pockets. Plus 3-inside pockets, including the leather lined gun pocket. Interestingly the three inside pockets cover the gamut of closure designs - no closure, zip-close and snap close. None of these get in the way, and you also cannot "see" any of the hardware from the outside. A small detail, but it makes a difference in how it appears.

Lining - The lining in this Columbia feels like the more "robust" material that they use. The two larger cross-zip Columbia's had two very different lining materials, one feels just like this one and is a bit firmer of hand, the other is much smoother and a little "softer" of hand. That said, none of these feel like burlap. So it's not really a jacket you are "roughing it" in here.

Fit and Finish - This jacket is pure Langlitz when it comes to fit and wearability - with just one Caveat. It's one of the most flexible leather jackets, right out of the box, that I have ever experienced. This straight zip Columbia reminds me every time I put it on why I have grown to love this brand and the people who build these jackets so much. It just works with you while you wear it. Others have said "There is nothing you could not do in this jacket" and I have to agree. The arm, shoulder, waist, and chest movements you can do in this jacket are pretty amazing. I can see why it's rated right up there with Vanson, etc for motorcycle usage. I believe you could do a complete workout in the gym with this jacket on, however I will not be undertaking this anytime soon. ... One Caveat ... and this is my own fault. The straight zip design on this jacket cuts clear up to my chin, when fully zipped up. I can see on a motorcycle in the cold, windy weather this being a way to minimize scarf usage. Outside of that - it's just in the way. Take a look at the photos (below) of this jacket on me - the zipper is 24" top to bottom. I am indeed thankful that it fully covers my belt now and There are no fitting issues in that area. However with the large windflap going right to the top of the zipper, it's tricky to zip it fully, even partially un-zipped, the material is still right there. So I may have to have them adjust some of this, which would likely be best done with me personally in their shop in the jacket.

Leather Itself - This is some of the most pliable cowhide, and I was just a bit surprised but it's "thin" feel when I first opened the box. However it's thicker and more substantial where it needs to be, and still measures out around 7.3 lbs on my hanging scale - which is plenty. It's starting to wake up here, showing some "rolls" in the sleeves and the smell is starting to come forth from the leather. Like other Langlitz and Horween CXL - it gets quite a bit softer when warmed up.

Public Reaction - People "observe" this jacket. Most are surprised to see a straight zip with these details. The men's director at our church has already taken to saying "take care of my jacket there," when he sees me in it. One of my friends who is a professional pilot tried it out while we met for coffee one morning, and after an hour realized he still had not taken it off and didn't want to. His wife even liked this jacket, which was cool since she had never seen him wear anything other than A-2 jackets up till than. So overall, yes, it's been fun wearing this jacket around and just seeing if anyone even notices it.

Enough talk - here's the photos!

And here are the fit photos on me as of today...

Thank you for reading through this, and please feel free to share feedback...

 

[Canuck Panda]

Wow congrats! Langlitz has some really cool designs. Very high quality materials too. I like their thick nylon lining the best, just feels so high quality, I think they used the military flight jacket nylon that were meant for the shells, would last a life time.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Wow congrats! Langlitz has some really cool designs. Very high quality materials too. I like their thick nylon lining the best, just feels so high quality, I think they used the military flight jacket nylon that were meant for the shells, would last a life time.

100% agree, it's tough and durable yet easy to slide on & off, comfortable and not bulky.

You have the other padded straight - zip, correct? Is your a Cascade or Columbia?

 

[Canuck Panda]

100% agree, it's tough and durable yet easy to slide on & off, comfortable and not bulky.

You have the other padded straight - zip, correct? Is your a Cascade or Columbia?

Had their Cascade. I’ve been looking to get their Columbia for a while, your straight zip just blew up my plans. Haha. The straight zip Columbia is cool and would make a great case for custom and I’ll most likely get a lot more use outta it. But I kept going back to the 47 Columbia, it’s got that nice big wide lapel and collar,

Langlitz came out with many one off cool designs I just started to find out about them through magazines. Prices has gone up quite a bit though but so is everybody else, only if I knew about these years before….

 

[red devil]

Introduction - Finally, over two months after receiving it, I'll post the "second" brand-new Langlitz Columbia I received from them. This is a re-make jacket, as the first one was not long enough to even come near my belt, let alone cover it. In the process of returning the first Columbia, I asked John if they ever made these as straight-zip models, since I already have two very nice Cross zip Columbia's. He said yes, and they sent some photos along of what the straight zip model looks like. Also, one of our members here has a straight zip, however I believe his is a Cascade (so no belted lower portion and not a double-hem detail such as the Columbia model features.)

Features & Design - I have used this jacket sparingly since receiving it, I'll get into the details of "why" here shortly. This is cut from mid-weight black Cowhide, and is padded on both the upper shoulders & elbows. It has just one upper pocket on the LH side, then the zippered lower handwarmer pockets. Plus 3-inside pockets, including the leather lined gun pocket. Interestingly the three inside pockets cover the gamut of closure designs - no closure, zip-close and snap close. None of these get in the way, and you also cannot "see" any of the hardware from the outside. A small detail, but it makes a difference in how it appears.

Lining - The lining in this Columbia feels like the more "robust" material that they use. The two larger cross-zip Columbia's had two very different lining materials, one feels just like this one and is a bit firmer of hand, the other is much smoother and a little "softer" of hand. That said, none of these feel like burlap. So it's not really a jacket you are "roughing it" in here.

Fit and Finish - This jacket is pure Langlitz when it comes to fit and wearability - with just one Caveat. It's one of the most flexible leather jackets, right out of the box, that I have ever experienced. This straight zip Columbia reminds me every time I put it on why I have grown to love this brand and the people who build these jackets so much. It just works with you while you wear it. Others have said "There is nothing you could not do in this jacket" and I have to agree. The arm, shoulder, waist, and chest movements you can do in this jacket are pretty amazing. I can see why it's rated right up there with Vanson, etc for motorcycle usage. I believe you could do a complete workout in the gym with this jacket on, however I will not be undertaking this anytime soon. ... One Caveat ... and this is my own fault. The straight zip design on this jacket cuts clear up to my chin, when fully zipped up. I can see on a motorcycle in the cold, windy weather this being a way to minimize scarf usage. Outside of that - it's just in the way. Take a look at the photos (below) of this jacket on me - the zipper is 24" top to bottom. I am indeed thankful that it fully covers my belt now and There are no fitting issues in that area. However with the large windflap going right to the top of the zipper, it's tricky to zip it fully, even partially un-zipped, the material is still right there. So I may have to have them adjust some of this, which would likely be best done with me personally in their shop in the jacket.

Leather Itself - This is some of the most pliable cowhide, and I was just a bit surprised but it's "thin" feel when I first opened the box. However it's thicker and more substantial where it needs to be, and still measures out around 7.3 lbs on my hanging scale - which is plenty. It's starting to wake up here, showing some "rolls" in the sleeves and the smell is starting to come forth from the leather. Like other Langlitz and Horween CXL - it gets quite a bit softer when warmed up.

Public Reaction - People "observe" this jacket. Most are surprised to see a straight zip with these details. The men's director at our church has already taken to saying "take care of my jacket there," when he sees me in it. One of my friends who is a professional pilot tried it out while we met for coffee one morning, and after an hour realized he still had not taken it off and didn't want to. His wife even liked this jacket, which was cool since she had never seen him wear anything other than A-2 jackets up till than. So overall, yes, it's been fun wearing this jacket around and just seeing if anyone even notices it.

Enough talk - here's the photos!

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And here are the fit photos on me as of today...

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Thank you for reading through this, and please feel free to share feedback...

Beautiful jacket and great fit! The best part is that this fit comes with amazing mobility as well. I had the same thoughts about being able to do a workout when I got my death head cascade.

 

[Tom71]

Introduction - Finally, over two months after receiving it, I'll post the "second" brand-new Langlitz Columbia I received from them. This is a re-make jacket, as the first one was not long enough to even come near my belt, let alone cover it. In the process of returning the first Columbia, I asked John if they ever made these as straight-zip models, since I already have two very nice Cross zip Columbia's. He said yes, and they sent some photos along of what the straight zip model looks like. Also, one of our members here has a straight zip, however I believe his is a Cascade (so no belted lower portion and not a double-hem detail such as the Columbia model features.)

Features & Design - I have used this jacket sparingly since receiving it, I'll get into the details of "why" here shortly. This is cut from mid-weight black Cowhide, and is padded on both the upper shoulders & elbows. It has just one upper pocket on the LH side, then the zippered lower handwarmer pockets. Plus 3-inside pockets, including the leather lined gun pocket. Interestingly the three inside pockets cover the gamut of closure designs - no closure, zip-close and snap close. None of these get in the way, and you also cannot "see" any of the hardware from the outside. A small detail, but it makes a difference in how it appears.

Lining - The lining in this Columbia feels like the more "robust" material that they use. The two larger cross-zip Columbia's had two very different lining materials, one feels just like this one and is a bit firmer of hand, the other is much smoother and a little "softer" of hand. That said, none of these feel like burlap. So it's not really a jacket you are "roughing it" in here.

Fit and Finish - This jacket is pure Langlitz when it comes to fit and wearability - with just one Caveat. It's one of the most flexible leather jackets, right out of the box, that I have ever experienced. This straight zip Columbia reminds me every time I put it on why I have grown to love this brand and the people who build these jackets so much. It just works with you while you wear it. Others have said "There is nothing you could not do in this jacket" and I have to agree. The arm, shoulder, waist, and chest movements you can do in this jacket are pretty amazing. I can see why it's rated right up there with Vanson, etc for motorcycle usage. I believe you could do a complete workout in the gym with this jacket on, however I will not be undertaking this anytime soon. ... One Caveat ... and this is my own fault. The straight zip design on this jacket cuts clear up to my chin, when fully zipped up. I can see on a motorcycle in the cold, windy weather this being a way to minimize scarf usage. Outside of that - it's just in the way. Take a look at the photos (below) of this jacket on me - the zipper is 24" top to bottom. I am indeed thankful that it fully covers my belt now and There are no fitting issues in that area. However with the large windflap going right to the top of the zipper, it's tricky to zip it fully, even partially un-zipped, the material is still right there. So I may have to have them adjust some of this, which would likely be best done with me personally in their shop in the jacket.

Leather Itself - This is some of the most pliable cowhide, and I was just a bit surprised but it's "thin" feel when I first opened the box. However it's thicker and more substantial where it needs to be, and still measures out around 7.3 lbs on my hanging scale - which is plenty. It's starting to wake up here, showing some "rolls" in the sleeves and the smell is starting to come forth from the leather. Like other Langlitz and Horween CXL - it gets quite a bit softer when warmed up.

Public Reaction - People "observe" this jacket. Most are surprised to see a straight zip with these details. The men's director at our church has already taken to saying "take care of my jacket there," when he sees me in it. One of my friends who is a professional pilot tried it out while we met for coffee one morning, and after an hour realized he still had not taken it off and didn't want to. His wife even liked this jacket, which was cool since she had never seen him wear anything other than A-2 jackets up till than. So overall, yes, it's been fun wearing this jacket around and just seeing if anyone even notices it.

Enough talk - here's the photos!

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And here are the fit photos on me as of today...

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Thank you for reading through this, and please feel free to share feedback...

Case closed for you!

Endgame jacket if there ever was one!!

Looks the bomb, and fit is spot on!

If you ever decide to sell it, hit me up and I will (i) tell you that you´re a fool and (ii) that I will take it from you.