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…
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!
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.
Cavalier is a variation of Chromexcel® leather that is typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. Made with a corrected grain to give the hides a smooth, uniform appearance. 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…
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 Chromexcel® leather that is typically dyed in brighter tones and will display a vibrant pull-up for most colors. Made with a corrected grain to give the hides a smooth, uniform appearance. 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…