How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Canuck Panda]

Wait what?! Video consultation is an option? After I sent Scott the order form, he had a few more questions so then I sent him photos of me being measured and body shots. Which would've been much easier if it were over the video chat.
When I first contacted Langlitz I asked for an off rack jacket they had in stock, hoping for immediate delivery and maybe a deal on price, but I was told everything was custom order, no off rack jackets. That their customer usually walk in to get measured (in Oregon and in Japan store) and then the jacket is cut to those numbers.
I would recommend using the video chat if that's an option. I would've done that if I had known it was available.

 

[Psant25]

#1

#2 compared to 1- shorter sleeve, narrow sleeve, narrow shoulder, add length

#3
No fit pic
Length of 1, trimmer biceps compared to 2 otherwise similar to 2 other dimensions.

#4
Gonna be prlly same fit as 3 all around.

 

[Canuck Panda]

#2 looks good to me. Can't wait to see #4 though. The Langlitz hide looks tough. I know it's the motochap 3.5oz from hidehouse.

 

[ton312]

I’m eager to see how this works out. I think the jacket looks great as is and the nice thing about the Langlitz guarantee is that you can follow up with them a couple months from now and they will do what it takes to make sure you are satisfied with your jacket.

I think it’s fair to say you prefer a looser fit in general….but I also think it’s easier to diagnose a jacket that fits feeling too small vs one that fits too large. If something is too tight in the shoulders, chest, waist for example…that will never change, regardless of wear, it will always be too tight.
Oversized stuff is easier to live with. You won’t fight it, and there’s always “good for layers” which is the fight song of a jacket that is too big. We’ve all danced both sides of this dance. Ultimately though, and almost without fail, the first feeling of “Feels too…x,y,z” means it is. In Mr. Frowns case that feeling will not get better when the jacket relaxes and loses it’s stiff shape. It will get worse and feel just as large, but more blousy. The Langlitz below looks like an ideal fit, touch short, still has cannon sized sleeves, but looks more fitted and how a proper cross zip should:

I think Frown could expect the same trim fit without sacrificing mobility and given the price paid, demand it.

 

[ABCD]

I'm puzzled why they make them so wide, as a default so it seems.

The first two pics are from their instagram.

 

[ton312]

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#2 compared to 1- shorter sleeve, narrow sleeve, narrow shoulder, add length
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#3
No fit pic
Length of 1, trimmer biceps compared to 2 otherwise similar to 2 other dimensions.

#4
Gonna be prlly same fit as 3 all around.

2 looks great! 1 is an oval with sleeves.

 

[Mrfrown]

Wait what?! Video consultation is an option? After I sent Scott the order form, he had a few more questions so then I sent him photos of me being measured and body shots. Which would've been much easier if it were over the video chat.
When I first contacted Langlitz I asked for an off rack jacket they had in stock, hoping for immediate delivery and maybe a deal on price, but I was told everything was custom order, no off rack jackets. That their customer usually walk in to get measured (in Oregon and in Japan store) and then the jacket is cut to those numbers.
I would recommend using the video chat if that's an option. I would've done that if I had known it was available.

I'm not sure when they started it, but looks like they added the info somewhat recently to their website.

 

[ton312]

This one was priced right so I nabbed it.

 

[ABCD]

This one was priced right so I nabbed it.
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The wear on the sleeves, it's art.

 

[ton312]

The wear on the sleeves, it's art.

Yeah buddy! Good length and the knits are fresh too!

 

[ABCD]

Yeah buddy! Good length and the knits are fresh too!
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With some lotion it will give the Goodwear Arcadia a run for its money.

 

[ton312]

With some lotion it will give the Goodwear Arcadia a run for its money.

Yeah I think I’ll just give this one the obernaufs. Won’t go full Urad brown on it. Not just yet anyway. Doesn’t look like it needs it.

 

[ABCD]

Yeah I think I’ll just give this one the obernaufs. Won’t go full Urad brown on it. Not just yet anyway. Doesn’t look like it needs it.

Or colorless urad? It will highlight those sleeve 'fades'.

 

[El Marro]

I think it’s fair to say you prefer a looser fit in general….but I also think it’s easier to diagnose a jacket that fits feeling too small vs one that fits too large. If something is too tight in the shoulders, chest, waist for example…that will never change, regardless of wear, it will always be too tight.

Guilty as charged and I am much more willing to accept a jacket that many others here would send back because it is too loose for their liking. I think I may also be quicker to send one back if I feel it is on the tight side.

 

[ton312]

Guilty as charged and I am much more willing to accept a jacket that many others here would send back because it is too loose for their liking. I think I may also be quicker to send one back if I feel it is on the tight side.

I’m on the opposite end in that I keep stuff I should send back b/c it’s too small.

 

[roadking04]

Guilty as charged and I am much more willing to accept a jacket that many others here would send back because it is too loose for their liking. I think I may also be quicker to send one back if I feel it is on the tight side.

I tend to side with El Marro. I prefer a little more room than too tight. I am always putting stuff in my pockets and tight jackets make that harder to do and more uncomfortable. Plus, nobody wants to see a "dad bod" in a tight anything. lol.

 

[fishmeok]

Before he was Norshor, I think Mark - who used to post here as Fishmoek - was for a while 'Superior Flight Togs' or something similar? Somewhere I have what is possibly the first jacket he sold into the wild. It was patterned after one in a photo of Spanish Civil War partisans fighting the fascists, basically an A1 style but with a zip up front. Very nice jacket, though I'll have to sell it at some point because I've outgrown it and don't think I'll get down to size again; it was always a neat fit on me. (No mistake in the measurements; it was picked up as a stock offering and I was still in my phase of wearing 'em a bit too tight.)

Hey Edward- can you drop me some pics of that jacket? It was the first pattern I made just from doing research and trying to gauge fit and style just from Lincoln Brigade pics. I was Superior Flight Apparel and I loved that label and name, but it was a little too 50's for most of my jackets so I started NorShor.

Cheers
Mark

 

[fishmeok]

Early Norshor in HH.

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Boy that takes me back. If you ever want me to put some cat's-eye buttons on it send it to me and I will update it for free.
Cheers
Mark

 

[hondurasdave47]

Thanks, @Mrfrown, @El Marro, and @Psant25! I think I'll reach out to Scott about scheduling the video consultation. I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

[hondurasdave47]

Wait what?! Video consultation is an option? After I sent Scott the order form, he had a few more questions so then I sent him photos of me being measured and body shots. Which would've been much easier if it were over the video chat.
When I first contacted Langlitz I asked for an off rack jacket they had in stock, hoping for immediate delivery and maybe a deal on price, but I was told everything was custom order, no off rack jackets. That their customer usually walk in to get measured (in Oregon and in Japan store) and then the jacket is cut to those numbers.
I would recommend using the video chat if that's an option. I would've done that if I had known it was available.

Yup, from their website:

COVID-19 Update:
We recognize the inability to come physically into our store for measurements is tough for some people. If you would like help with measuring from your home, we now offer video consultations. Give us a call or send us a message and we will set up a time. You will still need a tape measure and a friend to take the measurements. Be well and stay safe.