AeroFan_07
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So what do folks here think about this style overall?
Does anyone know the history or how it was designed?
I have never owned an actual "Cafecto" with an asymmetrical zipper, however while searching around for a proper-fitting Langlitz, I ran across several of these interesting creations. Most times, I have turned and looked away, and often wondered what was the point of that style, that also has a band-collar instead of the traditional shirt style collar.
I can see the following possible benefits:
- Easier to zip up all the way
- Lower interference with a helmet around the collar area on the bike
- Slightly lower cost of production
- A bit smoother appearance
- Easier to snap the smaller collar together for added protection
- ???
I suppose this design has grown on me, as I now have one on it's way to me. This will be a unique jacket for me as it is also made of Goatskin. I have not owned a Goatskin jacket since ~ 1999 when I briefly had a Navy flight jacket made of this leather. I have tried on a couple other jackets made of Goat, but we'll see how this works out. Here is a photo from the ebay ad, I hope to be doing a review of it soon.
Meanwhile, any other thoughts or actual experiences with this style of jacket? What did you like or dislike?
Does anyone know the history or how it was designed?
I have never owned an actual "Cafecto" with an asymmetrical zipper, however while searching around for a proper-fitting Langlitz, I ran across several of these interesting creations. Most times, I have turned and looked away, and often wondered what was the point of that style, that also has a band-collar instead of the traditional shirt style collar.
I can see the following possible benefits:
- Easier to zip up all the way
- Lower interference with a helmet around the collar area on the bike
- Slightly lower cost of production
- A bit smoother appearance
- Easier to snap the smaller collar together for added protection
- ???
I suppose this design has grown on me, as I now have one on it's way to me. This will be a unique jacket for me as it is also made of Goatskin. I have not owned a Goatskin jacket since ~ 1999 when I briefly had a Navy flight jacket made of this leather. I have tried on a couple other jackets made of Goat, but we'll see how this works out. Here is a photo from the ebay ad, I hope to be doing a review of it soon.
Meanwhile, any other thoughts or actual experiences with this style of jacket? What did you like or dislike?