Marvin Berry
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I've been on a ridiculous leather jacket buying binge (10 in the past 2-3 months, thanks a lot TFL).
One thing I have meant to ask in a new thread, was if there is a cross zip that fits like a cafe racer, and I think I've stumbled on one.
I also got around to taking a few pics, for reference I'm 6 feet tall and right about 190 pounds right now with broad shoulders. Ideally a jacket with a 42 chest and 44-46 shoulders would fit me perfectly.
Here's the one that I feel fits like a cafe racer, and the collar and lapels on this are fantastic. The listing called it a "custom tailored Tunstall", size 46. I really like the fit on this, and the leather seems to be exactly the same as my Schott below.
My first decent leather jacket, Schott Per28, size large:
Here's my Cordovan Ridley (with a new main zip, thanks Dena!) (Size labeled 46, but more like a 44):
Here's an older Brooks, I love this one, but it might be a bit small. Can't wear it zipped due to the tight chest, but I think this is common with these. The leather is worn in so nicely (size 44):
Here's a similar color Lesco. Thicker leather, fits nice, but I think this has padding in the shoulders. Still like it, but the zip in vest is horrible. Also a 44.
And finally a nice Fidelity. The quilted lining on this is actually really warm and it fits well. (44)
One thing I have meant to ask in a new thread, was if there is a cross zip that fits like a cafe racer, and I think I've stumbled on one.
I also got around to taking a few pics, for reference I'm 6 feet tall and right about 190 pounds right now with broad shoulders. Ideally a jacket with a 42 chest and 44-46 shoulders would fit me perfectly.
Here's the one that I feel fits like a cafe racer, and the collar and lapels on this are fantastic. The listing called it a "custom tailored Tunstall", size 46. I really like the fit on this, and the leather seems to be exactly the same as my Schott below.
My first decent leather jacket, Schott Per28, size large:
Here's my Cordovan Ridley (with a new main zip, thanks Dena!) (Size labeled 46, but more like a 44):
Here's an older Brooks, I love this one, but it might be a bit small. Can't wear it zipped due to the tight chest, but I think this is common with these. The leather is worn in so nicely (size 44):
Here's a similar color Lesco. Thicker leather, fits nice, but I think this has padding in the shoulders. Still like it, but the zip in vest is horrible. Also a 44.
And finally a nice Fidelity. The quilted lining on this is actually really warm and it fits well. (44)
