Evolution of Leather Goods: Before and After Pictures

[~Stangzorized~]

Alley, I have that same Redwings dressing.. been using it on my 875's for a long time and they still look amazing. I have lexol and LP and all that other crap, the regular RW dressing has been the best overall IMO

[indesertum]

wow muji wallet looks amazing. anybody know if they still sell it at their store

[Ichiran]

fattybfat: I got a Muji wallet a few months back, but a different model (a billfold); not sure if that was before or after you got your coin case. So far, I haven't oiled or tanned, so it's only darkened very slightly just from the natural oil from my hands. I'll try to take some pics tomorrow and post them. The quality is good -- the natural leather seems a bit thicker/tougher than the other colored leathers Muji offers (brown & black), however.

indesertum: If you're in Europe/Asia, you should be able to get them at most Muji stores. I was in the NYC store recently (midtown), and they'd just restocked on several models in all colors -- emmitbrown, if you're reading, they've got my model back in stock, too!

[fattybfat]

Ichiran:

that gotta be after i got my coincase, otherwise i would know it was you that got the muji wallet, someone else also has a muji wallet too. Anyway, when i first saw the muji wallet in the store. I like it so much that i almost bought it. But too bad that i really want a mid length so i go with the coin case. Would love to see some pics from you when you have a chance. I would go to hk next week and might get me a muji belt. It is so nice too.

I really like muji things alot. Just plain simple

[alleyooptroop]

i officially nominate the leather goods evo thread the nicest thread on sufu. thanks to everyone for all the advice and encouragement.

[kino]

anyone has any experience with an unfinished leather? what sort of oil do i need to condition it?

[Ichiran]

I really like muji things alot. Just plain simple

I totally agree -- here are some pics of my Muji wallet:

I only got it in June, so there's not much evo yet. I didn't tan or oil it, just natural wear. I'm thinking about trying Lexol to clean and condition when the time comes... maybe?

[mlproject]

i got one of the smaller muji card holders. its gotten even darker than this and that ugly edging glue/filler peeled off. surprisingly kind of rugged.

[fattybfat]

I totally agree -- here are some pics of my Muji wallet:

I only got it in June, so there's not much evo yet. I didn't tan or oil it, just natural wear. I'm thinking about trying Lexol to clean and condition when the time comes... maybe?

Ichiran

you didnt put it in your jeans pocket like that right? there is no indigo stain at. Thanks for the pics, it is really nice. i cna tell that it does get just abit darker. Congrats on the 100 posts, cannot rep you again tho.

[Ichiran]

^Thanks! I actually keep my wallet in the front pocket of my jeans, that's why I use a billfold and not a bigger wallet. I don't like sitting on my wallet -- just a personal preference.

[35percent]

Picked up some stuff from red wing today.

[inthemix_]

fattybfat: I got a Muji wallet a few months back, but a different model (a billfold); not sure if that was before or after you got your coin case. So far, I haven't oiled or tanned, so it's only darkened very slightly just from the natural oil from my hands. I'll try to take some pics tomorrow and post them. The quality is good -- the natural leather seems a bit thicker/tougher than the other colored leathers Muji offers (brown & black), however.

indesertum: If you're in Europe/Asia, you should be able to get them at most Muji stores. I was in the NYC store recently (midtown), and they'd just restocked on several models in all colors -- emmitbrown, if you're reading, they've got my model back in stock, too!

hey, have you ever been to the soho store? wondering if they possibly carry the wallets. they look great.

[mlproject]

the soho store has wallets, but none of that size. there's a tri-fold costanza wallet, but that's about it. everything else is smaller card holders.

[emmitbrown]

emmitbrown, if you're reading, they've got my model back in stock, too!

FUCK...I was in NYC on Saturday, and we decided not to go to Muji. They will be out of stock by the next time I get up there.

[Ichiran]

I was wondering if you could give some more info about this belt. Is the leather the same as the Iron Rangers? Is the buckle removable? How wide is it, and how much did it cost? Thanks.

[35percent]

I was wondering if you could give some more info about this belt. Is the leather the same as the Iron Rangers? Is the buckle removable? How wide is it, and how much did it cost? Thanks.

Color is pretty much the same as the IRs

Yes, buckle is removable.

It's 1 1/2 inches exactly.

I got it for $30 at a red wings store.

[XXXL]

i was wondering when some people put their jeans in the freezer due to smell.

wouldnt the leather patch get all shitty and dehydrated? damaged?

[coleslawyum]

Don't know where to post this but…

Combination coin / cigarette ash case.

I picked this up from 2nd when I visited the store in Mie. They helped me pick out the beads which they also sell at the store. Ise-san is a really cool guy as well as the staff there.

BTW, regarding putting jeans in the freezer. If they smell that bad, its time to wash them.

[hollowsleather]

Can't rep. I like that piece.

[Mich]

^It looks great coleslawyum, i wouldn't be able to pull it off nonetheless.

[GregoryH]

recently purchased some fresh leather goods...un tanned, eu natural.

being that its dark when its 4 in the afternoon, and there is little to no sun whatsoever, should I just oil my goods and wear them as is for now? tan when I'm able? or wait and not use them until I can tan?

help...

[alleyooptroop]

horsehide belt from unlucky on styleforum. 8 months of off and on wear. no tanning. first application of lexol conditioner last week:

just got my rm kids wallet. did one light application of lexol conditioner then put it on the dashboard of my car (outside part only) to tan for the last 2.5 days. the color change has been subtle as you can see when you compare the inside and out pics. my question is should i tan more? will i see any significant change in color with another day or 2 of tanning?

this is the result i hope to achieve:

hope to hear from you leather experts with more advice. thanks in advance for any replies.

[arcanum]

why is there a hole on your rmk ? as for tanning theres no limit, just depends on how dark you want it. if you want a darker look, then tan it a bit more. otherwise it is enough.

[alleyooptroop]

why is there a hole on your rmk ? as for tanning theres no limit, just depends on how dark you want it. if you want a darker look, then tan it a bit more. otherwise it is enough.

the hole is where the chain attachment thing was connected. i don't plan to use a chain so i took it off. so will the darkening only be achieved by more tanning or will it darken with use as well?

[arcanum]

ohh. mostly my rm darken from tan+oil. it will darken with use as well but not much. thats from my experiences though. ill post pics later

[emmitbrown]

the hole is where the chain attachment thing was connected. i don't plan to use a chain so i took it off. so will the darkening only be achieved by more tanning or will it darken with use as well?

It will darken with use. I put barely any treatment on my belts (never any oil only leather conditioner) and they age well. You need to give it some time.

[Ichiran]

^I agree, you did a nice job with tanning and oiling and it will darken up nicely with use.

I understand why you want to cut the wallet, but if I were you, I'd leave it as-is. I'd be worried that the thin strip of leather that would be left after your cut (to the right of your rectangle) would feel really flimsy. It's a great wallet, and the funny holes are just part of the charm, in my opinion.

[alleyooptroop]

It will darken with use. I put barely any treatment on my belts (never any oil only leather conditioner) and they age well. You need to give it some time.

thanks for the replies guys. so emmit- in your experience, i'll be able to achieve that honey color just from use?

[emmitbrown]

thanks for the replies guys. so emmit- in your experience, i'll be able to achieve that honey color just from use?

In my experience I just wear a belt everyday and that's it. It all takes care of itself. Below is my new belt next to my old belt (worn for 6 months). I put one coat of leather conditioner on it when I made it, but that was it for the whole 6 months. It started out the same color as the new one in the picture. Your wallet will turn out the same way.

[tahonng]

Combination coin / cigarette ash case.

So it's like an ashtray…?

But you also put your coins in it?