One of the strongest types of hides available. The wild boar is a byproduct of farmland protection in rural areas of Japan. It has a unique follicle grain pattern and retains a structured temper due to the full vegetable tanning process.

Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽✽

A cult classic traditionally used by avant garde fashion labels. Renowned for its imperfect and washed out aesthetic. This leather develops a lustrous, almost metallic looking patina. It has a soft yet very dense flesh and a tactile surface that feels like clay.

Firmness: ✽/very soft
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽✽

Oak bark tanned Russian Calf. Very durable with a distinct hatch grain similar to the original Cuir de Russie. This leather has a strong woody aroma from the tanning process.

Firmness: ✽✽✽/firm
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽✽

The classic English bridle, very hard wearing with excellent durability. J&FJ Baker’s bridle has a uniquely supple temper from its oak bark tannage.

Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: smooth, lightly waxed
Patina: ✽✽

Wild antelope from Africa. Supple yet extremely durable. Each skin has its own unique character and varies greatly between every hide.

Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: variable
Patina: ✽✽

Wild European deerhide with an embossed grain. Full of natural character and dyed to a vibrant autumn glow.

Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽✽

The classic vachetta tanned Italian cowhide. Firm tempered, naturally vibrant colours and excellent patina. Popular choice for wallets.

Firmness: ✽✽✽/firm
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽✽

Smooth double tanned French Calfskin. Buttery smooth surface with a delicate touch

Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽

Double tanned French calfskin with an embossed finish

Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: ✽✽
Patina: ✽✽

Italian calfskin, vibrant colours with very fine grain.

Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽