Evolution of Leather Goods: Before and After Pictures

[Friday]

An early belt after about 13 months, light oiling, started out the same color as the belt on the left.

[demonator]

[demonator]

cordovan wallet 1 year

[akuma no uta]

this thread makes me realize how much red moon has fallen off.

[thoang77]

Hollows Leather natural leather belt, about 1.5 years

Probably should reburnish the edges soon, but other than that its been fantastic

Edited August 28, 2012 by thoang77

[jot]

Tanner natural leather belt. Bought it... i dont even remember, 4-5 years ago?

Probably due to be cleaned soon, haven't ever cleaned or oiled it.

[boey]

Angelos

7 months

no treatment no tan

before

[Cold Summer]

this thread makes me realize how much red moon has fallen off.

I still think my Red Moon long wallet is the best-feeling leather I've ever touched, out of all the wallets I've seen/handled only Flat Head's stuff has rivaled RM's quality. The only problem with RM is that their machine stitching isn't as tough as the more expensive tendon hand stitching used by Flat Head and other small Japanese makers, but mine seems to be holding up just fine.

Used for fifteen months.

Edited September 1, 2012 by Cold Summer

[Friday]

Cold Summer, the wallet looks really nice, do you have pictures of the inside?

[lucaas]

January

September

9 months shy.

oiled once only.

Edited September 1, 2012 by lucaas

[Friday]

Just over 3 months, one oiling. The cord got realy dark.

[hollowsleather]

[patrick_b]

Seeking advice from you experienced & knowledeable leather guys.

Is this a defect that would fall into the "returnable" category? i purchased this belt at a reputable retailer (made by a reputable maker), it's veg tanned and dyed Latigo color. I'm sure both the retailer and maker would happily work with me, I just don't kow if it's a defect or character mark? i didn't notice the damage/imperfection (for lack of a better term) until I got it home and was applying a coat of conditioner.

I'm not concerned with the dark circle (pictured in 1st image above) but rather the imperfections along the lower edge.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[lazybum]

If you can return it return it. Even you want to call it "character" theres no escaping that it looks pretty ugly. No way that is sell-able condition

Edited September 22, 2012 by lazybum

[lucaas]

Looks like the damage came from somebody who's trying the belt earlier before you purchased the item.

Is it with the roller buckle or else?

[C0LE]

Thrifted Vintage Florsheim Imperial Shell Cordovan Longwings, model 93605. Sorry no before pic.

[hollowsleather]

My lady's natural chromexcel wallet, new and one year:

[Double 0 Soul]

SDA, Short Wallet,

No Evolution pics of wallet im afraid, So going to throw in a good few years of Denim wear Instead.

Occasional Obenauf,s wich means my driving license looks more like the Shroud of Turin.

Edited December 13, 2012 by Double 0 Soul

[Friday]

Here's one of the items I carry every day, a triangle coin pouch after about 8 months, next to a new one. It's a simple item, but one that is a staple in my edc.

[ihatebrianwilliams]

5 years old on the right. Few days on the left.

[Friday]

Made this belt one year ago today. No treatment or tanning, just wore it every day.

[khaltire]

Hey guys, long time since I posted her last!

Anyways, thought I would share a new wallet I have made, vegetable tanned leather with a reddish brown stain, hand stitched with wax nylon thread. Wallet is inspired by Devilish Russet wallet, this is a bifold, vertical card holder style.The leather is incredible, nice and stuff and really is impressive in person. Its should to wear in beautifully over time. I'm actually selling these if anyones interested!

Enjoy

Edited April 11, 2013 by khaltire

[Captsidd]

This may be the wrong spot to ask this but I am looking for a wallet, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Studio D'Artisan Wallet mid-length, if I should hold out for the flat head mid length or if you had any suggestions? Thank you all for your time.

[vince24L]

Before and After applying beeswax to my desert boots. After 1 year of wear. 5 times a week. I didn't wipe the excess beeswax off at the time of the photo, didn't end up quite as shiny after I did.

 

 

[Kyle@TFH]

This may be the wrong spot to ask this but I am looking for a wallet, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Studio D'Artisan Wallet mid-length, if I should hold out for the flat head mid length or if you had any suggestions? Thank you all for your time.

 

The SDA mid-wallets (like on BiG) are machine-stitched.  Flat Head makes similar wallets at a similar price, but the ones sold by Self Edge, etc. are from the Stockburg leather workshop.  These are made from original harness leather rather than saddle leather, and are hand-stitched with double cow tendon thread. 

[porkandbeer]

Mouton Leatherworks

Indonesian vegtan

13 months

Lots of treatment (mink oil, leather cleaner, etc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Workers]

Dog collar after a year of hard use 

 

[mr.dead]

5 years old on the right. Few days on the left.

Anyone know who makes these?

 

Edited September 22, 2013 by mr.dead

[kiya]

Here's the new Wild Child wallet with my (4.5 year old) wallet on the right:

[drapygo]

Kamida Leather about 6 years.