The Leathers
What each material in the range actually is, how it ages, and how to keep it looking right.
Full-Grain Calf
The uppermost layer of the hide, left unsanded so its natural grain stays visible. Strongest and most durable of the leathers we use, and the only one that develops a genuine patina.
Darkens and softens with wear; scuffs polish out rather than scarring permanently.
Condition every 6-8 wears with a colourless cream. Avoid over-saturating with polish in the first month.
Suede
Split from the underside of the hide and brushed to a nap. Softer hand-feel than full-grain, but more porous and less forgiving of water.
Nap flattens with wear in high-friction zones; a suede brush restores it.
Brush after every wear. Use a suede protector spray before first wear and reapply seasonally.
Pebbled Leather
Full-grain leather embossed with a fine pebble texture, which hides minor surface marks better than a smooth finish and wears well in daily rotation.
Ages slowly and evenly; the texture masks most surface wear.
Wipe clean with a dry cloth; condition every 8-10 wears.
Croc-Print Leather
Calf leather embossed with a crocodile-scale pattern, giving an exotic-leather look at a fraction of the cost and without any exotic hide involved.
The emboss holds its pattern well; avoid over-flexing to prevent the print from cracking at deep creases.
Brush lightly, do not saturate with cream — the emboss can flatten under heavy conditioning.