Hi Phil. You mentioned the Natural Lancaster wallet being the last one ever. I like the almost white color which, I bet, would patina beautifully. Are you no longer carrying this leather? Gary
Hey Gary. You and me both! I like the light color and slow development. It seems like a lot of people weren't interested in this shade so I am phasing it out from my standard offerings. I still do have some leather available to cut in the natural Lancaster
Very interesting, I've had conflicting info on the subject of patina. I've read that veg tan leather is best for patina. Followed by full grain. The conflict comes from top grain leather. I've read that because the top layer is sanded away, a patina is not possible on top grain leather. However, recently someone told me that they own top grain leather items. They claim they have had for years and they do in fact develop one, it's just not as "nice" as with veg tan/full grain. Would you have any thoughts on this?
veg tan full grain, chrome tanned top grain, and chrome tan full grain all patina differently. If you are looking for most drastic patina in terms of smooth side of the leather, veg tan full grain is probably the best. Chrome tan doesn't have much change in the depth of color.
@@jimshen0308 Well thanks for the info, are there different types of top grain, or is it all chrome tanned? I'm curious if any of them will refuse to patina.
@@FidelCashflow_YT if I am not mistaken, Chrome XL are all top grain leather tanned with combination tanning (chrome then veg). They will still patina but just as nicely as veg tan.
Really good question here. In my experience vegetable tanned leathers develop a more dramatic patina. Veg tanned leathers develop a more golden brown color and a brighter luster. If a veg is heavily finished with paint, like a lot of "top grain" leathers are, they will not develop a patina. I have seen nice patina developed on corrected leathers and even split leather (no grain at all)! The best you can get is a "naked" veg for patina. Naked means no finish. Second best would be aniline veg -- aniline means stain finishes and not paints. The full grain, top grain, corrected, wouldn't affect the patina development
@@AshlandLeather I see, thanks much for the response. I still haven't got all this figured out, but I believe what you're saying is its all about what finish was used on the outer layer of the leather, that decides how well it will patina, if at all, and it's not about whether it's top or full grain? Sorry if I am completely misunderstanding I find this a bit complicated, lol.
Yes, the watch strap is way, WAY too thick. It totally takes away from the sleekness of the Apple watch and makes it fat and chunky and not in a good way. The strap is massive and overpowers the watch and wrist to where it is all you can see or all that the eyes are drawn to. It should compliment not be the main attraction. Might, just maybe, work on a Panerai watch.
Nice pair of PBJ!
Hey Phil, one thing you didn’t tell us is what type of leather you’ll wear for the next 100 days.
Good question, Randy! I've been thinking about it and I am kinda feeling a Tony next. Not certain yet
Hi Phil. You mentioned the Natural Lancaster wallet being the last one ever. I like the almost white color which, I bet, would patina beautifully. Are you no longer carrying this leather? Gary
Hey Gary. You and me both! I like the light color and slow development. It seems like a lot of people weren't interested in this shade so I am phasing it out from my standard offerings. I still do have some leather available to cut in the natural Lancaster
Very interesting, I've had conflicting info on the subject of patina. I've read that veg tan leather is best for patina. Followed by full grain. The conflict comes from top grain leather. I've read that because the top layer is sanded away, a patina is not possible on top grain leather.
However, recently someone told me that they own top grain leather items. They claim they have had for years and they do in fact develop one, it's just not as "nice" as with veg tan/full grain.
Would you have any thoughts on this?
veg tan full grain, chrome tanned top grain, and chrome tan full grain all patina differently. If you are looking for most drastic patina in terms of smooth side of the leather, veg tan full grain is probably the best. Chrome tan doesn't have much change in the depth of color.
@@jimshen0308 Well thanks for the info, are there different types of top grain, or is it all chrome tanned? I'm curious if any of them will refuse to patina.
@@FidelCashflow_YT if I am not mistaken, Chrome XL are all top grain leather tanned with combination tanning (chrome then veg). They will still patina but just as nicely as veg tan.
Really good question here. In my experience vegetable tanned leathers develop a more dramatic patina. Veg tanned leathers develop a more golden brown color and a brighter luster. If a veg is heavily finished with paint, like a lot of "top grain" leathers are, they will not develop a patina. I have seen nice patina developed on corrected leathers and even split leather (no grain at all)! The best you can get is a "naked" veg for patina. Naked means no finish. Second best would be aniline veg -- aniline means stain finishes and not paints. The full grain, top grain, corrected, wouldn't affect the patina development
@@AshlandLeather I see, thanks much for the response. I still haven't got all this figured out, but I believe what you're saying is its all about what finish was used on the outer layer of the leather, that decides how well it will patina, if at all, and it's not about whether it's top or full grain?
Sorry if I am completely misunderstanding I find this a bit complicated, lol.
Can you make a video on how to polish a wallet?
Yes of course! I think we did this...let me dig it up. czcams.com/video/3uniJ2fJelg/video.html
Yes, the watch strap is way, WAY too thick. It totally takes away from the sleekness of the Apple watch and makes it fat and chunky and not in a good way. The strap is massive and overpowers the watch and wrist to where it is all you can see or all that the eyes are drawn to. It should compliment not be the main attraction. Might, just maybe, work on a Panerai watch.