PEBBEL GRAIN
It is a type of leather that features a distinct, raised pattern that resembles small pebbles on its surface. This unique texture is created during the manufacturing process, giving the leather an attractive, luxurious, and tactile quality. Pebbled leather is known for its increased durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it a practical choice for items that see everyday use.
BLACK BOX (HIGH SHINE)
Black box shine leather is a type of leather that undergoes a unique finishing process to achieve a glossy, mirror-like appearance. This process involves applying multiple layers of special pigments and coatings, followed by intense buffing and polishing. The result is a smooth, sleek surface that reflects light, giving the leather a luxurious and elegant shine. Black box shine leather is often used in high-end fashion accessories such as shoes, handbags, and belts, as well as in upholstery and luxury car interiors. Its distinctive shine adds a touch of sophistication to any product, making it highly sought after by those who appreciate quality and style.
SHRUNKEN BULL
Based on full-grown bull necks this material receives its strong grain pattern by an intentional change in PH value of the tanning solvent during the tanning process. The fibres under the grain of the leather are curling up like a woollen pullover which has been washed too hot. This shrinking process gives the leather a unique elasticity and makes outstandingly comfortable shoes. Our Shrunken Bull is hand dyed, as the Bavarian Calf.
CLASSIC ANILINE CALF
Very light colours are especially difficult to dye by hand. That is why we keep a limited colour range of pre-dyed calf leather in stock. The tanning and origin of the skins is similar to our Bavarian Calf, but the leathers are dyed in the tannery, after the tanning process.
Since the leather has no casein coating like classic box calf does, also the burnishing is following the same laborious procedure like the Bavarian Calf.
FULL-GRAIN CALF SUEDE
Resistant and tough, but still smooth and soft haired is what we expect from a good suede to be and the best of the kind come from young bulls. Full-grain suede means that its sanded flesh side is used on the outside of the shoe, while the grain on the inside remains intact and is not split off. The grain layer of the skin is mainly responsible for its elasticity and tear resistance and it makes the full-grain calf suede ideal for shoes and boots with entirely hand sewn uppers.
OVERDRUM CALF LEATHER
This semi-vegetable tanned calf leather is soft and smooth and has a rich, full touch. Who likes suedes and the Shrunken Bull for their comfort will appreciate the Overdrum for the same pleasant effect on sensitive feet. We resource the material pre-dyed in a very light tan (natural) and depart from there with the same dyeing and finishing process as with the Bavarian Calf and Shrunken Bull. With a high shine, the leather appears similar to our Bavarian Calf, but it can also be kept semi-mate for a more casual look.
HORSEHIDE
These horse butts are vegetable tanned and originate from Tuscany, where the use of horse leather for various purposes is still customary. Since the fibre structure of the horse skin is very different from bovine skin, also the feel of horse leather is different. The leather is almost untearable but at the same time parts of it can be very soft.
Unlike the American type Shell Cordovan, the Tuscan style horse butts contain not only the shell parts, but more material from the back part of the animal.
This horse leather has its own casual charm and touch and makes beautiful penny loafers and boots. Since the animals are not kept in stables but spend most of their life span on the paddock, small defects and irregularities on the leather are unavoidable.