Leather Options
Below you can find an overview of the different leathers I carry. I offer a large variety of different materials ranging from regular cow hides to exotic leathers like Alligator, Lizard and Shell Cordovan. The individual leathers & colours vary based on availability but I'm always happy to order in a custom request as well if I don't have it in stock.
Alligator
Alligator leather is a luxurious material known for its exceptional quality and unique texture. It is highly valued for its durability & aesthetic appeal while its distinctive scale patterns exudes sophistication and elegance.
Temper: Firm
Surface: Smooth Scale Pattern
Patina: ✽✽
Embossable: Yes
Bridle Butt (J&FJ Baker)
This bridle butt leather is produced by the only remaining oak bark tannery in the UK: J&FJ Baker. It's characterized by superior tensile strength that ensures a leather that is as hardwearing as it is unique.
Temper: Very Firm
Surface:Â Smooth
Patina: ✽✽
Embossable: Yes
Buttero
Buttero leather is a high-quality vegetable-tanned leather made from cowhide. It is valued for its firmness, smoothness appearance and ability to age gracefully with a beautiful patina.
Temper:Â Firm
Surface:Â Smooth
Patina: ✽✽✽
Embossable: Yes
Chevre "Sully"
Chevre "Sully" leather is a luxurious material made from goat hide. It is cherished for its supple texture, lightweight feel, and natural grain patterns, making it a favoured choice for premium leather accessories.
Temper:Â Soft
Surface:Â Smooth & Pebbled
Patina: ✽
Embossable: Yes
Dollaro
The famed Dollaro leather from Conceria Walpier is tanned in Italy. The grain has a beautiful flat pebble texture and the temper is firm, which gives the leather great rigidity.Â
Temper:Â Firm
Surface:Â Pebbled
Patina: ✽
Embossable: Yes
Epsom
Epsom leather is a high-quality material known for its durability and grainy texture. It is lightweight, resistant to scratches, and retains its shape well, making it ideal for a variety of leather goods.
Temper:Â Firm
Surface:Â Textured Grain Pattern
Patina: ✽
Embossable: No
Lizard
Lizard leather is an exotic material prized for its distinctive scale patterns and unique texture. It is known for its durability, flexibility, and luxurious aesthetic, making it a sought-after choice for high-end leather goods.
Temper:Â Firm
Surface: Shiny & Textured
Patina: ✽
Embossable: No
Minerva Box
Minerva Box leather is a premium material made from full-grain cowhide. It is characterized by its pebbled matte surface, which ages beautifully by developing a rich patina over time.
Temper: Soft
Surface: Pebbled & Smooth
Patina: ✽✽
Embossable: Yes
Minerva Smooth
Minerva Smooth leather is a premium material crafted from full-grain cowhide. It showcases a smooth, refined surface that ages beautifully, developing a rich patina over time, while offering exceptional durability and luxurious appeal.
Temper: Medium Firm
Surface: Smooth
Patina: ✽✽✽
Embossable: Yes
Ostrich Leg
Ostrich leg leather is an exotic material revered for its distinctive pattern that's commonly used for small leather goods like watch straps.
Temper: Firm
Surface: Scale Pattern
Patina: ✽
Embossable: No
Pueblo
Pueblo also comes from Italy and is produced by the Badalassi Carlo Tannery. It it is world renown due to it's high quality and unique look with a napped and scratchy surface. It feels softer than other vegetable tan leathers and patinas to a more classic leather look over time.
Temper:Â Semi Firm
Surface:Â Smooth
Patina: ✽✽✽
Embossable: Yes
Saffiano
Saffiano leather is a durable and textured material that features a cross-hatch pattern. It is known for its resistance to scratches, water, and fading, making it a popular choice for luxury goods.
Temper:Â Semi Firm
Surface:Â Textured Cross-Hatch
Patina: ✽
Embossable: No
Shell Cordovan
Shell cordovan leather is a rare and exquisite material made from the fibrous flat muscle beneath a horsehide. Known for its exceptional durability, smoothness, and rich patina, it is highly sought after for its luxurious appeal.
Temper:Â Firm
Surface: Shiny & Smooth
Patina: ✽✽
Embossable: Yes
Zermatt
Zermatt leather is a high-performance material known for its exceptional resilience and water resistance. Made from durable cowhide, it combines ruggedness with a refined appearance, making it ideal for watch strap or belt linings.
Temper:Â Soft
Surface:Â Smooth
Patina: ✽✽
Embossable: Yes