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    Langlitz Leathers Columbia Stock [Size 44]

    This is a stock size 44 Langlitz Columbia in standard cowhide. (medium weight cowhide I presume) size 44 Sleeve : 25 pit to pit : 23.5 - 24 (mind the underarm football gussets) shoulder : 20 Back length : 27.5 worn less than 5 times (mostly indoors), in pristine-almost new condition, coming...
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    Langlitz cowhide scent? aroma?

    Hello I have 2 Langlitz jackets both in cowhide. One is flight jacket and the other is columbia. My flight jacket has this leather scent which was initially very strong when I first got it (which was more than 6 years ago). The aroma is now faint but still there. However my Columbia does not. So...
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    Question on Stitching in general

    Hello guys Few weeks ago, I tried to take the paper label off of my new chino pants and a stitch on the piping inside the pants came undone along with the label. At first it was just one loose stitch but after few wears I noticed it propagated to the sideways, so I had to take it to the...
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    Langlitz mid weight cowhide; glued or not?

    https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/pulled-the-trigger-langlitz-columbia.90693/page-3 So I am thinking of another langlitz and this thread came up on a radar. Can someone please confirm that mid weight cowhide is not a sandwiched leather (2 pieces of leather glued together)? I too think...
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    What are the makers that DO NOT 'skiv their leather or use glue'?

    Hello I was wondering if you guys have any info on the makers that do not skiv their leather or use glue when making a jacket. I know skiving or using glue doesn't mean they are inferior in quality but it's just my personal preference. And I think I read somewhere that using glue makes it...
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    Aero Long Hercules fit question

    Hi guys Do any of you have hands on experience on Long Hercules? (not the original hercules) I have 44 inch chest (45 when inhaled) 20 inch shoulder and 38 inch waist (40 when inflated) I usually take 24-24.5 in p2p. I have a size 44 aero cafe racer, which is a little tight around the waist...
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    Veste Des Rallye sizing question

    Hello Do any of you guys have experience on Aero's Veste Des Rallye sizing? My measurements are Chest : 44 Shoulder : 20 Height : 5'8'' My current Aeros I own are HWM : 42 Cafe racer : 44 Blizzard : 42 I tried to google and all I could find was the measurements of size 40. I know this is a...
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    Lewis Leathers size 44 Western jean jacket with vintage racing logo

    Selling my LL size 44 western jacket p2p 24 shoulder 19.5 arm length 24.25 tagged size : 44 lambskin (chrome tanned) vintage racing logo instead of standard oval logo Shipping from South Korea $715 including intl. shipping to CONUS (using expedited courier like dhl, which costs around $55)...
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    Need your advice on health concerns regarding chrome tanned leather.

    Hi guys I recently came across the carcinogenicity of hexavalent chromium used in chrome tanning process. It is a well known fact that hexavalent chromium is a certified carcinogen (IARC class I, which means it is carcinogen without any doubt). Some say it's okay because almost all of the...
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    Does Langlitz offer veg tanned leather?

    I already sent an email but wanted to ask you guys if you guys have any experience with a veg-tanned Langlitz jacket. The only one I could find was Shipjohn collaboration Willis jacket. Wonder if veg tanned leather is an option I can choose. Thank you
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    Will soaking Cr- tanned leather jackets with hot water ruin the jacket?

    Hi Do you guys have any experience in soaking the leather jacket in hot water? (of course not boiling hot) (tap water hot) Will this ruin the jacket? or will it release toxic chemicals? (I read hexavalent chromium can be harmful) I have a jacket that is now too big for me so I want it to...
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    FS : Stock Langlitz size 45

    Received the jacket 2 days ago but unfortunately this is a size big for me. This is their stock (off the rack) jacket. I bought this at $1200 (including international shipping/tax) (I live in South Korea currently). This fits me okay but not the way I wanted so I am selling it. (should have...
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    FS : Stock Langlitz size 45 (new, almost...)

    Received the jacket 2 days ago but unfortunately this is a size big for me. This is their stock (off the rack) jacket. I bought this at $1200 (including international shipping/tax) (I live in South Korea currently). This fits me okay but not the way I wanted so I am selling it. (should have...
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    Langlitz sizing Q

    Hello I am about to pull a trigger on stock langlitz (cowhide) I usually wear 44 in almost every jacket. Aero, Lewis leathers... My best fitting jacket has following measurements p2p 24 shoulder 20 sleeve length 25 and my chest circumference is 43.5 inches I tried to search measurements of...
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    Vicenza Leather - Is it 100% veg-tanned or mix of chrom-veg?

    Hello... I was wondering if Vicenza leather, which is offered by Aero, is 100% Veg tanned? or is it a mix of chrome tanning and veg-tanning like the Chromexcel leather? And does Vicenza shrink or harden when soaked in water? (like most veg-tanned leather does) Thank you!
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    Does Vanson have strong Leather scent/smell?

    Does Vanson's competition weight cowhide have strong leather smell? How does it compare to Langlitz's leather smell? I am eyeing on Vanson jackets but strong leather scents sometimes gives me headache so I just needed to check before I make a purchase. Thank you! =)
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    Langlitz Leathers Tannery?

    Does anyone know which Tannery Langlitz leathers buy their leather from? I tried to reach them via e-mail but haven't received any response. Is it Horween? Thank you!
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    (Travel) Where to visit in England?

    Hey guys I am visiting London next February for a week. Of course I'll be doing some shopping(Lewis, Eastman, shoes...), but I want to visit some cities outside London. I recently found out about this place called 'Fowey' in Cornwall which looks like a very nice place to visit. Has anyone...
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    Harness Boots that goes well with jackets - I need your candid opinion

    Hi guys I was thinking of buying a Harness Boots to wear with my jackets. Am really fond of the Harness toe profile. (rectangular chisel toe) I did some research online and found out that Harness toe has rather strong tie to Gay community. (Especially European gay community) Now, I have...
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    Newb) Questions on Langlitz

    Hi Relatively Newbie here. Just a few questions on Langlitz. 1)Is leather used in Langlitz veg-tanned or chrome-tanned? 2)Does anyone know the tannery that source Langlitz? 3)How much is a standard stock Columbia? (without additional options) Thank you in advance guys!

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