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 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…
Aniline, full grain calf skins with a slight pebble grain and pull up. Also available in Snuff. 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.
The dover is a nubuck leather produced by Horween. These particular sides of Dover have been lightly waxed to give a firmer temper as well as light pullup.
The dover is a nubuck leather produced by Horween. These particular sides of Dover have been lightly waxed to give a firmer temper as well as light pullup.
The dover is a nubuck leather produced by Horween. These particular sides of Dover have been lightly waxed to give a firmer temper as well as light pullup.
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…
Waxed grain leather with a rugged look and style. Great for wallets, and other small goods. Limited Stock. Made in USA. 2nd Run – hides may have defects like brands, healed scars, holes, loose break, tannery cuts, etc.
These are 'upcycled' sides which means we have taken these sides and added a wax finish to create a new and slightly different leather from its original version. They have also been tumbled to give the sides a softer temper. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color…
These are ‘upcycled’ sides which means we have taken these sides and added a wax finish to create a new and slightly different leather from its original version. 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 cuts, etc.…
