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Found the „do it all jacket“ Lewis Leather Corsair No. 60

Herresbach

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Hi guys,

a half a year ago I started a thread about finding the perfect „do it all jacket“, I was looking for a casual rather clean jacket that could be worn with a t-shirt and jeans but that should also be able to be dressed up with a nice shirt and a pair of chinos.

That‘s the old post:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/first-post-looking-for-advice-for-a-do-it-all-jacket-aero-premier-highwayman-belmondo-style.99446/

I got the idea from watching Jean-Paul Belmondo wearing a pretty cool somewhat Highwayman-style jacket in Peur sur la ville (1976). Pretty cool movie btw!

Many of you guys suggested going for an Aero Sheene because I already love my Aero CR. That seemed like a good choice and thank you guys for your input! But I got caught up in the process of chosing the „right“ leather, „right“colour, „perfect“ lining and so on. I‘d never be perfectly pleased so when I had to take my finals I lost sight of the project.

So a week ago I got bored and started browsing around the bay (never ever do that, you gonna start wanting to buy stuff!). I found this black Lewis Leathers Corsair No. 60 in 42 that has nearly the same measurements as my custem CR. Was it luck, was it destiny?
I don‘t know but I really fell in love with this jacket. It reminds me of the old Luftwaffe jackets (in fact, the Corsair has been used as Luftwaffe jacket in „Battle for Britain“). Until this moment I didn‘t even know I „needed“ a Luftwaffe styled jacket but boy, I wanted it. I do like the Eastman Hartmann jackets too but I prefer the cleaner look of the Corsair (except for the tag but I can live with that)

About the jacket. It‘s a black cowhide Corsair No. 60, standard size. I won‘t review this jacket except the fact that I think it is very well made because Carlos did some awesome reviews about his LL jackets and my lack of experience in reviews. LL cowhide is noticeable lighter than FQHH but it doesn‘t feel flimsy like some lighter goathides. Like I said, it‘s pretty close to being perfect imho.

Is there something not to like?
Well, there obviously always is, there is no perfect jacket I can tell you with even my little bit of experience.
Would I order a jacket with the tag? Probably not. Do I care? Not really.
Would I mind the jacket being a bit longer? No, I‘d even ask for another inch in the back if I was buying the jacket from Lewis. Does it bother me?
Nope, not enough to matter. Usually I wear my jackets with 1,5inches longer backs but I think a Corsair is a short jacket anyway (especially the German Luftwaffe Pilots were wearing very short jackets) and it’s not awkwardly short, so I‘m fine. Since I‘m wearing rather low waist 501 levis, there‘s always the option to go for higher waisted jeans, if the length ever bothers me.

I‘d be glad to hear your opinion on the fit of the jacket and thank you for your precious advice in the act of finding my „do it all“ jacket!

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P.S
I added the Belmondo pictures from the original post because I still think it's a pretty cool jacket!
 

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Herresbach

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I'm curious, what does it weigh? Is it 2.5oz leather or heavier.

3 oz I guess regarding the thickness of about 1,2mm. Somewhere inbetween goathide and Aeros 4.0oz FQHH which is quite a good compromise in my opinion. I think there's a post from Carlos where he weighed his LL jackets and compared them to his Aeros
 

Herresbach

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well thanks for your kind words chaps! I already felt very comfortable and cool in the jacket but your approval erased the last bit of doubt whether the jacket might be a tick short
 

Carlos840

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3 oz I guess regarding the thickness of about 1,2mm. Somewhere inbetween goathide and Aeros 4.0oz FQHH which is quite a good compromise in my opinion. I think there's a post from Carlos where he weighed his LL jackets and compared them to his Aeros

Giant list incoming....

Thurlow Leatherworld (deer): 1,51kg / 3.32Lb
ELMC Californian: 1.53 kg / 3.37 lb
Langlitz Cascade: 1.77kg / 3.91lb
DC J-100: 1.80 kg / 3.98 lb
Lewis Leathers 551: 1.94 kg / 4.25 lb
Schott 644: 1.95 kg / 4.31 lb
Lee Storm Rider: 1,97kg / 4.35Lb
Lewis Leathers Universal Racer Mk2: 2,03kg / 4.47Lb
Metropolitan Uniform CO. PJ27: 2.08kg / 4.58lb
DC JH-1: 2.09kg / 4.61lb
Schott B3: 2.11kg / 4.66 lb
Golden Bear Deck Jacket: 2.16kg / 4.77lb
RMC JH-1: 2.21kg / 4.87lb
Himel Chevalier: 2.23 kg / 4.93 lbs
Schott 613H: 2,24kg / 4.94Lb
Aero Bootlegger CXLFQHH(brown): 2.31 kg / 5.09 lb
Schott 621: 2,41kg / 5.31Lb
Frewheelers San Mateo: 2.5kg/ 5.5lb
Langlitz Columbia: 2.50kg / 5.56lb
Schott 602: 2.53kg / 5.59lb
Aero Bootlegger CXLFQHH(black): 2.55 kg / 5.63 lb
Legendary USA Trojan Horse: 2.56kg / 5.64lb
Aero Leather Grizzly: 2.61kg / 5.75lb
Freewheelers La Brea: 2.61 kg / 5.76 lb
AL Cafe Racer: 2.72 kg / 5.66 lb
Apparel Annex CHP: 2.73 kg / 6.03lb
Legendary USA J-24 HH: 2,76kg / 6.08Lb
Vanson Swedish Rider: 2,79kg / 6.16Lb
Vanson x Left Field Commando: 2.89kg / 6.37lb
Oje malung Swedish Rider: 2,90kg / 6.40Lb
Vanson CHP2: 2.90kg / 6.39lb
Lost Worlds J-23: 2.98kg / 6.57lb
Lost Worlds Leathertogs: 3.44kg / 7.58lb
Vanson Chopper: 3.60 kg / 7.95 lb
 
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Giant list incoming....

Thurlow Leatherworld (deer): 1,51kg / 3.32Lb
ELMC Californian: 1.53 kg / 3.37 lb
Langlitz Cascade: 1.77kg / 3.91lb
DC J-100: 1.80 kg / 3.98 lb
Lewis Leathers 551: 1.94 kg / 4.25 lb
Schott 644: 1.95 kg / 4.31 lb
Lee Storm Rider: 1,97kg / 4.35Lb
Lewis Leathers Universal Racer Mk2: 2,03kg / 4.47Lb
Metropolitan Uniform CO. PJ27: 2.08kg / 4.58lb
DC JH-1: 2.09kg / 4.61lb
Schott B3: 2.11kg / 4.66 lb
Golden Bear Deck Jacket: 2.16kg / 4.77lb
RMC JH-1: 2.21kg / 4.87lb
Himel Chevalier: 2.23 kg / 4.93 lbs
Schott 613H: 2,24kg / 4.94Lb
Aero Bootlegger CXLFQHH(brown): 2.31 kg / 5.09 lb
Schott 621: 2,41kg / 5.31Lb
Frewheelers San Mateo: 2.5kg/ 5.5lb
Langlitz Columbia: 2.50kg / 5.56lb
Schott 602: 2.53kg / 5.59lb
Aero Bootlegger CXLFQHH(black): 2.55 kg / 5.63 lb
Legendary USA Trojan Horse: 2.56kg / 5.64lb
Aero Leather Grizzly: 2.61kg / 5.75lb
Freewheelers La Brea: 2.61 kg / 5.76 lb
AL Cafe Racer: 2.72 kg / 5.66 lb
Apparel Annex CHP: 2.73 kg / 6.03lb
Legendary USA J-24 HH: 2,76kg / 6.08Lb
Vanson Swedish Rider: 2,79kg / 6.16Lb
Vanson x Left Field Commando: 2.89kg / 6.37lb
Oje malung Swedish Rider: 2,90kg / 6.40Lb
Vanson CHP2: 2.90kg / 6.39lb
Lost Worlds J-23: 2.98kg / 6.57lb
Lost Worlds Leathertogs: 3.44kg / 7.58lb
Vanson Chopper: 3.60 kg / 7.95 lb

Right at Mysteryo's tail.
 

Fanch

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Texas
Giant list incoming....
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Carlos that is a helluva collection of jackets and nicely done presentation of weights of each specific maker/model. It took considerable effort to post all of those jackets in ascending order from light to heavy.

To the OP that Corsair, along with the Dominator, stand pretty much alone as my favorite in the LL line up. I almost ordered a Corsair when I was at the LL store in London a few years ago and still have not ruled out doing so. For me it would be a size 44 with 1" added to the back length and 1.5" to the sleeves. I was told at the time I was there that ordering without the LL patch was not an option. I suppose it is their way of advertising and authenticating their product, but they will not ship without the patch attached. I think I recall reading that some dyed the patch black to make it less obtrusive. Anyhow as you said the jacket is meant to be a short one, and the body length is acceptable for you. The remainder of the fit IMHO could not be improved on.
 

willyto

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I'm ashamed to say there are a few new ones that need to be added to that list...
There are a few reviews i still need to make and a few jackets i need to weight.
Where do you store all those jackets?

I recall reading that you have somewhat of a denim/tshirt uniform so maybe that’s where all the space comes from!
 

Carlos840

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Where do you store all those jackets?

I recall reading that you have somewhat of a denim/tshirt uniform so maybe that’s where all the space comes from!

In London i had a couple wardrobes but ran out of room and ended up keeping a bunch of rarely worn ones in a pile on the floor, covered by a bed sheet.
I am moving out of London, and going to have more room from now on, i am going to build a jacket rack in my new office and hang 12 flat on the wall! Also got a few heavy duty rails on wheels and a bunch of hangers, doing the trip in a van in early August to move the jackets and some other stuff...
 

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