The Blackhawk is very similar to the Illini Latigo, but with a smoother grain. Horween’s Latigo line is a full grain, combination tanned leather with a chrome tan base and heavy veg re-tan that is often characterized by a beautiful tight grain. While Horween will produce it in matte or gloss finishes, heavy or soft tempers, it can also be…
Blaze tannage is similar to chromexcel with a slightly heavier temper. Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and tallow mixture that provides the leather with an unmatched durability and feel. They are then hand-stained with an aniline dye which creates a richly…
Beautiful latigo sides produced at Law Tanning. Medium in temper with a pigmented finish that has been oiled giving a nice nourished “hand”. Limited quantity available!
Burnt Orange Brango is a full grain embossed leather with a medium temper and a brush-off finished grain. Brush-off leather has a finish applied to the grain that can be burnished or rubbed off. This can be done to create different tonal effects with this leather or you can let the product patina on it’s own over time. Made in…
Chrome Tanned, medium temper belt blanks great for bag straps or belts. Blanks average between 48-54″ in length. Looking for a whole side? Check out our Utility Latigo – Brown sides!
The finishing process on these hides gives the maker the option to show the color underneath when rubbed or burnished on the grain side. This allows for different effects to be achieved. An example of this technique is shown in photo 3.
Buccaneer is a Chromexcel type by Horween. These have a pebble grain print and a medium/soft temper. With great water resistance these might just be what you’re looking for to have for your next project! Chromexcel® leather has been produced using the same hot-stuffing formula for over 90 years. This process infuses the hides with Horween’s proprietary oil, wax and…
Buffed grain leather with an interesting marbling on the grain. Medium in temper with great cutting throughout. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.