Evolution of Leather Goods: Before and After Pictures

[Skeese]

Custom-made in Japan, bought early this year, oiled twice ...

Selling in supermarket, since i no longer require a wallet chain.

[Guest El Salvador]

My Red Moon after about one year of daily use:

pics are not made in daylight but the color is pretty actual.

[morse9443]

I was using Obenauf's LP on these and the original color held, but I used the Obenauf's Oil the other day and it turned them dark brown. I wanted to condition/darken, just maybe not this much. Maybe tough to tell from the pics, but they don't even look like 877's/875's any more.

[emmitbrown]

I've been using Meltonian leather lotion on my leather goods. It gives the leather some life, but doesn't over soften or darken. Anything described as oil is going to darken the shit out of your leather.

Those things look brand new...why so much conditioning already?

[tahonng]

I was using Obenauf's LP on these and the original color held, but I used the Obenauf's Oil the other day and it turned them dark brown. I wanted to condition/darken, just maybe not this much. Maybe tough to tell from the pics, but they don't even look like 877's/875's any more.

Feel you. I used mink oil on mine and it got dark as well. I hear it'll lighten up again eventually, with exposure to the sun, but it hasn't on mine. So you're saying Obenauf's LP kept the color orange-y? Changed the laces, as well, I see.

Oh, and this should probably be more at home in the shoes that look better with age thread.

[morse9443]

Yea they're pretty brand new, just figured I'd go with a preemptive strike on the conditioning before winter hits. I've also heard they'll lighten a bit while the oil gets absorbed, but I may as well accept that I now own dark brown Red Wings.

[daveo]

Yea they're pretty brand new, just figured I'd go with a preemptive strike on the conditioning before winter hits. I've also heard they'll lighten a bit while the oil gets absorbed, but I may as well accept that I now own dark brown Red Wings.

My own experience with 875s and LP suggests that they will lighten up a lot with time.

[james nicolas]

unlucky belt - about 3 months

flat head bracelet - about 10 months

i don't think it can get any darker, it's practically black

corter dog collar - about 5 months

corter custom bilfold - about 5 months

and i've never seen anyone post a glove on here before

and i apologive this one doesn't have much "evolution" yet

but i'm just a pitcher so it barely gets used

anyways, thought someone would appreciate it

lastly i found this leather butter that is made specifically for the glove

it's just a mixture of shea butter and bees wax and i've used it on all my leather products

i like it better than any oils i've previously used

it goes on like a lotion and doesn't leave the leather super oily or anything

it's very nice

if anyone is interested here's a picture of the container

[jackers]

flat head bracelets looks great.

[Mich]

Corter phone case

after tanning

some 6 months of use

[RedGreenRed]

nice

where did you purchase these kind of bike seats?

This isn't exactly up superfuture's alley...

before (center)

currently:

[RedGreenRed]

I've been sitting on my skull wallet and there's already indigo stains everywhere by only few days of use . Here's more of my leather collections:

love the belt! and the watch strap where did you buy it? looks great

[hollowsleather]

nice

where did you purchase these kind of bike seats?

They're available at many bike shops, but if you're looking for an online store, I recommend www.wallbike.com

[fattybfat]

i got it yesterday, fully leather birkenstock arizona exquisite. Would love to see how it aged when i wear it over the summer..

[corter]

i've worn holes through the soles of 3 pairs of birks...you'll enjoy them

[fattybfat]

oh yeh...mine previous arizona is pretty damage too, that is why i want to see how the leather one hold up. Love the arizona the most. Hopefully it wont died as quick as my old one.

[corter]

whats with the black sole, is it just dyed cork? or a plasticy type deal?

[fattybfat]

it is black leather wrapping the natural cork

[khoiphan92]

found this off another site but its imazingly aged and such a nice dark brown color

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[fornicatard]

hehehe, is that the episode with this sufu-guy in it whom she told to start dressing like a grown man?

[alleyooptroop]

i'm so addicted to this thread! i think i'm about a third of the way through. anyway, thanks to fattybfat and mich for replying to my pm's. after seeing how some of your guys wallets have turned out i'm planning to buy an untanned wallet to see if i can achieve the same results. i haven't found a place in LA yet that sells either lexol or obenauf products so it looks like i might have to buy online but i was wondering if this would work:

i bought it for a pair of redwing 875's i have. would it work in place of an obenauf oil/lexol conditioner?

p.s. i'll probably buy a corter wallet since it's more in my price range. but i was also looking at the redmoon kids wallet. i know it's pretty small but i don't carry much in my wallet anyway. the inside pocket with the square/circle/triangle - is it possible to cut them out and just make 1 big window to display a photo? what would you use to cut it out?

this area?

[fattybfat]

^ it is possible to cut it out, just buy a sharp leather cutting knife, is like around 8 or 9 dollars. You can get it at Michael's or tandy leather

and for the Lexol, i know that if you try redwing shoes, some car dealer, or any cobbler should carry em.

regarding the leather dressing, i never use it before, but i heard from the guy that work in the tandy leather shop said mink oil is not good for leather, it can dehydrate and result cracking. Since the purpose for mink oil or beeswax is mostly for waterproofing.

[alleyooptroop]

^ it is possible to cut it out, just buy a sharp leather cutting knife, is like around 8 or 9 dollars. You can get it at Michael's or tandy leather

and for the Lexol, i know that if you try redwing shoes, some car dealer, or any cobbler should carry em.

regarding the leather dressing, i never use it before, but i heard from the guy that work in the tandy leather shop said mink oil is not good for leather, it can dehydrate and result cracking. Since the purpose for mink oil or beeswax is mostly for waterproofing.

ah, i'm glad i asked. luckily, i found a local shoe repair shop that carries the lexol leather conditioner.

as far as cutting the leather, would an exacto with a fresh blade suffice?

[fattybfat]

something like this is what i use, but just be very careful using it. Dont ruin the new wallet

[M.O.A]

yeah you should probably be careful before you ruin a brand new RM

[alleyooptroop]

yeah you should probably be careful before you ruin a brand new RM

trust me, that's the last thing i want to do. the triangle/circle/square is the only thing that bugs me about the wallet. if i end up buying the rm, i'll def be heading the warnings. thanks for all the advice guys.

[hollowsleather]

Tips:

Do a few test-cuts in the middle before you start making the modifications you want so that you get a feel for the knife.

Use a ruler or some other kind of straight edge, cut to the inside of it so that if you slip, you cut into the waste portion, not the good portion.

[fattybfat]

i remember someone bought a Muji wallet around 4,5 months back which motivates me buying a coin holder. So how has that wallet hold up to?

It looks something like this..

[alleyooptroop]

Tips:

Do a few test-cuts in the middle before you start making the modifications you want so that you get a feel for the knife.

Use a ruler or some other kind of straight edge, cut to the inside of it so that if you slip, you cut into the waste portion, not the good portion.

Thanks hollows. I didn't even think about that. I guess my goal is to make more of a traditional picture window. And from the pics of new rm kids wallets I've seen online it looks like it comes with some sort of plastic sheet to protect a photograph that you'd put in there. Thing is, I don't want to do more harm than good so if anyone that has the kids wallet wouldn't mind chiming in on the idea I'd love to hear from you.

[corter]

i'd also say if you can, slip a small cutting mat inside the pocket so you don't slip through and cut deeper than you want to. i think redmoon uses a thinner leather for their interiors, something like a 3 oz will cut right through on the first pass with an exacto. it shouldn't be too hard