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…
Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch…
Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch…
Cavalier is a variation of the Chromexcel® leather that is slightly less oily. Cavalier hides are typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. These have a Box Board embossed print as shown in photo 2. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to…
Cowboy is a full grain, vegetable-tanned, leather that is drum-dyed and greased with tallow. It has a smooth surface and uniform color on the grain side and will produce a beautiful pull up effect when handled. These sides are an A/B selection with minimal defects. The tumbled version of this leather can be found here.
Cowboy is a full grain, vegetable-tanned, leather that is drum-dyed and greased with tallow. It has a smooth surface and uniform color on the grain side and will produce a beautiful pull up effect when handled. These sides are an A/B selection with minimal defects. The tumbled version of this leather can be found here.
Cowboy is a full grain, vegetable-tanned, leather that is drum-dyed and greased with tallow. It has a smooth surface and uniform color on the grain side and will produce a beautiful pull up effect when handled. These sides are an A/B selection with minimal defects. The tumbled version of this leather can be found here.
This is a tumbled version of the Cowboy line from Conceria La Bretagna. Cowboy is a full grain, vegetable-tanned, leather that is drum-dyed and greased with tallow. It has a smooth surface and uniform color on the grain side and will produce a beautiful pull up effect when handled. These sides are an A/B selection with minimal defects. The un-tumbled…
This is a tumbled version of the Cowboy line from Conceria La Bretagna. Cowboy is a full grain, vegetable-tanned, leather that is drum-dyed and greased with tallow. It has a smooth surface and uniform color on the grain side and will produce a beautiful pull up effect when handled. These sides are an A/B selection with minimal defects. The un-tumbled…
