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.
Aniline, full grain calf skins with a slight pebble grain and pull up. Also available in Winter Smoke. Some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.
Essex – Olympic Tan w/print Essex is a full grain leather tanned with Horween’s time-tested Shell Cordovan veg tanning liquors. The hides are then nourished with a blend of grease, fats & oils to give the leather a soft, yet durable, well rounded feel. Typically made in earth tone and natural veg tan colors. Just like many of Horween’s leathers,…
Fluid Oil is inspired by the changing nature of water flowing down a creek. Each skin will have it’s own unique design and story. Perfect for one-of-a-kind pieces; you will get the impression of admiring a beautiful piece of art. The leather is aniline dyed and is finished with tallow for a luxurious look and feel. The process and creation…
Fluid Oil is inspired by the changing nature of water flowing down a creek. Each skin will have it’s own unique design and story. Perfect for one-of-a-kind pieces; you will get the impression of admiring a beautiful piece of art. The leather is aniline dyed and is finished with tallow for a luxurious look and feel. The process and creation…
Gaucho Oil is inspired by the famed cowboys of South America for it’s natural look. The leather is aniline dyed and is finished with tallow for a luxurious look and feel. The pull-up is amazing! The warm tones of the natural grain will make your products simply stunning. It remains one of the tannery’s most popular leathers. Use for all…
Gaucho Oil is inspired by the famed cowboys of South America for it’s natural look. The leather is aniline dyed and is finished with tallow for a luxurious look and feel. The pull-up is amazing! The warm tones of the natural grain will make your products simply stunning. It remains one of the tannery’s most popular leathers. Use for all…
Gaucho Oil is inspired by the famed cowboys of South America for it’s natural look. The leather is aniline dyed and is finished with tallow for a luxurious look and feel. The pull-up is amazing! The warm tones of the natural grain will make your products simply stunning. It remains one of the tannery’s most popular leathers. Use for all…
Horween’s Mystic line is very similar to the Essex tannage.  It is a veg – tanned leather with a top wax.  Although it is a veg tan, it has a very similar feel to that of the Cavalier leathers. This leather has a beautiful, smooth grain side with no pull up. These are second run hides which means some hides…
Veg re-tanned hides with a buffed grain and slight wax finish. A tumbled version of this leather can be found here. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. Many times, we have also created our own color names…
Veg re-tanned sides with a buffed grain and slight wax finish. A non-tumbled version of this leather can be found here These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. Many times, we have also created our own color names…
