MATERIALS USED

LEATHER.

All leather is sourced from reputable suppliers and tanneries in Europe, and occasionally, from the USA. Only full-grain, superb-quality vegetable-tanned hides are used. Photos are available in the Custom Order section. Sometimes I'll buy a limited edition leather, so it's not always available and may not be listed below.

If you have any queries or are interested in an item made from a leather you don't see in my shop, please message me about getting it.

Pueblo: Badalassi Carlo Tannery. Pueblo has an intentionally rustic look and unique surface. It’s a classical oiled Vacchetta, produced following a Tuscan tradition that is considered the best tanning process in the world. It's excellent for the exterior and interior of just about everything.

Buttero Marbled: Conceria Walpier Tannery. Deep, rich colors. Great for wallet pockets, inner sections, and valet trays.

Buttero: Conceria Walpier Tannery. Smooth and textured, in black, whiskey, red, and natural. A substantial, rigid leather.

Shell Cordovan: Selections will vary. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me for availability and colors.

Teacore: Corium Horse. Inspired by vintage leather jackets, the surface-dyed layer will gradually expose the tea-colored, vegetable-tanned leather underneath. It's unique for its ability to tell the story of its owner over time. Every scratch, every color variation, and every visible patina mark are all to be cherished. In Black, green, and blue.

Cowboy Waxy: Conceria La Bretagna. In tobacco and black. Waxy, pull-up finish. Tobacco waxy is one of my all-time favorites; it's just plain gorgeous, and the tones created by the pull-up finish are unmatched.

Horween Derby: Chicago, USA. In black and nut brown colors. Rustic feel, rugged look. Its finish will exhibit a slight pull-up effect when bent or folded. Beautiful patina.

Minerva Liscio: Badalassi Carlo Tannery. It is characterized by a very natural and beautiful smooth surface. Classical oiled “Vachetta" made in Tuscany. It has a soft temper and becomes shinier and more beautiful as it's used. Great for small bags, checkbook/passport/Field Note covers.

Vegetable-tanned, unfinished: Vegetable-tanned leather is distinguished from others by its natural, unfinished appearance. It is of excellent quality, and these are the panels I use when hand-marbling.

Rocky: Conceria Walpier Tannery. Oiled leather is characterized by a beautiful, natural finish with a deep and rich color. Rocky Leather is a pressed Sego (tallow) oiled Vacchetta. Tanning agents are obtained in nature mainly from flowers and tree bark. This and Dakota are the leathers I use for bag straps.

Dakota: Conceria La Perla Azzurra Tannery makes some of the nicest leather in the world; and “Dakota” is no exception. It has a silky smooth grain side and a tight, clean flesh side, perfect for belt-making. It's stuffed with just the right amount of fat and oil to give it a moderately dense consistency without feeling greasy or heavy. Gorgeous, finished edges are achievable as there is full dye penetration of both grain and flesh sides. This and Rocky are the leathers I use for bag straps.

THREAD.

All products are hand-sewn, using Japanese Vinymo and Crimson twisted, bonded poly thread. A quick run through beeswax prior to sewing allows it to grip the leather and sit better in the finished item.

Back row from left to right:
black / natural (off-white) / charcoal / olive brown / moss / rust / chocolate
Middle row from left to right:
copper / scarlet / cranberry / violet / cotton candy / plum
Front row from left to right:
butter / emerald / pine / navy / indigo / teal / lead

HARDWARE.

Solid, natural brass. Will naturally age and produce a beautiful, warm patina.
Solid iron - nickel matte.
Solid brass - nickel plated.
PVD Black matte finish - Beautiful with black leather.
PVD = "Physical Vapor Deposition". A highly accurate plating process that produces an extremely durable finish to prevent scratching. Typically, black hardware that is found in the marketplace is not PVD, and is generally considered a black spray paint, causing it to chip and scratch off within days. PVD plating is the process used to plate high-end watch hardware, golf clubs, etc., and the only successful way to make a black that will not wear off.

PAINT.

All of the hand marbled panels are made with Professional Angelus acrylic leather paints. These colors don't wear off or crack. All marbled panels are sealed with leather conditioner and a matte (not shiny) acrylic finisher for protection and to ensure many years of use.