@Masse:

I`m about to stop resisting and going to order a quality leather jacket. Not too keen on Aeroleathers looks/cuts and stumbled on Simmons Bilt Pacific. It's everything I have been looking for.

I have no clue on different leathers and I need your help, please.

• Black

• No pebbles, visible grain (is that the correct term?), etc

• Doesn't fade or "show character" over time

• Medium or heavy weight (need some advice on this subject also: how much does a heavy weight jacket weigh? ???

These are the available options:

• Blattwerk[[/li]

• Clayton HH

• Epsom HH

• Goatskin

• Horween CXL

• Horween Lux HH

• Horween Metro

• Horween Milan

• Ranger HH

• Waxy HH

@thomas01:

So here it is

Thanks for the pictures. Looks fantastic, and most importantly, not too shiny.

Blattwerk adds £150 to the price, though. Not sure if it's worth it, but it might as well be. I guess I'll have to order some leather samples from SB and decide for myself.

@thomas01:

I recently got a Detroit Jacket which is similar to the Biker Jacket.
Choosed the Blattwerk Horse Hide Leather.
I find it is fine over a T and over a T and an IH Flannel. But i tend to wear my Jackets a bit looser.

I could post some comparsion Pics when I`m Back Home from work.

How's the Blattwerk HH in your opinion? Pics would be nice, yeah!

Thanks for the answers so far. I'll write to Debs at some point and see what can be done.

I hope it'll work with out with SB since Schott's measurements (at least on 618) are quite ridiculous in my experience (roomy waist and chest area with really narrow shoulders) and I hope SB will provide me with a better jacket.

Hello!

I am considering ordering the 'Classic Biker' jacket from Simmons Bilt and I'd like to hear about people's experiences with SB — especially those who have that specific model. I know Debs is helpful and great, but I'm also looking for a second opinion so to speak.

Should I expect a true-to-size jacket or should I size up? I'd be nice if I could wear a t-shirt and a hoodie under the jacket (my chest measurement is approx. 97 cm with a hoodie on; shoulders around 46.5 cm). I prefer a normal to slim fit — tight fit is not good but neither is loose fit.

Which leather would you recommend? My preference is for smooth-grade, fine-grain leather, such as on Schott 618. The leather should also become pliable and soft over time (so HH is probably out of the question then?).

Thank you very much!

Link for the jacket: http://www.simmonsbilt.com/bike.html