PER70

I have a lifelong love affair with leatherand. I have dozens of leather and suede pieces collected over many years. I have jackets from Vanson, Ralph Lauren, Cockpit, Avirex, Andrew Marc and two from Schott. I bought a 118 last year and recently this PER70. They are all great but this PER70 is my favorite. Here's why. It's not as heavy as the classic 118, nor as light as the 626 lambskin. It's the perfect Goldilocks weight for me. It's supple with a soft hand and broken in right out of the box. Yet it's rugged and tough and offers ample protection from the elements. The cut is perfect and at 6 feet, 178 pounds, size medium is the perfect size for me. In a short time it fit me like an Italian driving glove. It's not jet black like the 118, but a very dark grey. Unlike the 118 that has a more polished finish, the PER70 is matte. The distressing is not overdone. It's just enough to make it really look like I've been wearing it for 20 years. It has a bi-swing back but not the football under the arms. This gives a better fit than the 118 while still allowing for arm movement. The cotton retro Gingham lining is more comfortable and nicer-looking than the synthetic 118. Even the zippers and buckle are brushed nickel-platted and not polished like the 118. I prefer that finish. All things considered this is really a masterpiece and Schott should be proud of their creation. My only complaint is that the sleeves on both jackets were way too long. They were down to my thumb. I realize that motor jackets are supposed to have longer sleeves than normal for riding, but for me I need them to stop at my wrist. Fortunately they offer alterations for $85 plus shipping charges both ways. Shortening the zippered sleeves correctly is no easy task and must be done by the factory. Of course they did a perfect job on both. For all these reason I can highly recommend the PER70 Vintage jacket. If you get one it will instantly become your favorite, as it has become mine.

Great jacket