French bull with a nubuck finish. Soft and silky with a resilient 3M finish.
Firmness: ✽/very soft
Grain/Texture: lightly napped
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: ✽✽
Heavily oiled nubuck and suede. Traditionally used for boots these leathers have excellent resistance against hard use and exposure to moisture.
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: ✽✽✽
Rough finished Italian cowhide. The surface has a fibrous texture with a marled appearance. Will naturally smooth out with use.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽✽✽✽
Italian vegtan leather with a smooth waxy finish.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain Size: -
Patina: ✽✽
Pit tanned Japanese cowhide. Very responsive to marks and wear. Plain looking when new but will patina with lots of character.
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽✽✽
Horse cordovan, extremely durable with a lustrous finish.
Firmness: ✽✽✽/firm
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽
Smooth double tanned French Calfskin. Buttery smooth surface with a delicate touch
Firmness: ✽✽/medium
Grain/Texture: -
Patina: ✽✽
Italian calfskin, vibrant colours with very fine grain.
Firmness: ✽/soft
Grain/Texture: ✽
Patina: ✽
Horse butt strips also known as north of cordovan. Very dense fiber, excellent for items intended for hard use.
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: ✽✽✽