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Leather Libiary

We say “Leather is a language”, speaking leather means not only understanding the terminology but also, most improtantly, appreciating its rich culture.

Along with my leather adventure, I keep on discovering new leathers. For those I have pleasure to work with, I note in this library.

Horween CXL

At first encounter, I was drawn to its rich oily scent and touch, it feels almost edible. CXL offers various color options, each carries a slightly different aroma, but in harmony, like colors in a same palette.

I’am using it in many projects because it is enjoyable to work with. It’s also durable, quite water-proof (as an un-coated leather) and ages beautifully.

Buttero

“No, it is called [bùt·te·ro].” I was corrected by an Italien lady in a leathe conference. If I was not sleeping during my Italien class, I shall know it is not supposed to be pronounced as “Butter roll”.

In fact this leather has nothing to do with butter, it is veg tanned, feels firm, smells crisp and natural. It offers a lot of color options, some are very vivid. Products made with it looks refined.

Argentina SDS

It comes with imperfections and possibilities.

As a natural veg tanned leather with barely any supplementary processing, I can guess what the animal lived thru by looking at the scars (tougher life compared to cows living in Europe, it seems).

The advantage is that I can dye it, mold it, carve it, stuff it, burnish it in different ways. The price point for me to have it is also a half of other leathers in this library, in general.