Got my husband the black dublin Fat Herbie for Christmas. Gotta say it's probably my favorite leather. I agree the lines give it some nice character. Very nice looking. He's wearing it well!
@@noahkirby7262 It's wearing very nicely. He likes how it fits in his back pocket. He used to have a regular billfold that was just to big and was getting back problems. He likes the fat Herbie much better.
There is a newish leather that Horween makes called Mystic. It's not shell but its the closest that I have seen. Mystic has a bright shiny luster and a tight break
How does Essex patina compare to Dublin? My Dublin comb holder age nicely but not a lot of people make stuff with Essex. Is there a reason why people use Dublin more than Essex?
Great question. Essex is finished with neatsfoot oil and Dublin is finished with a hard, clear wax. The result is that the essex has a bit of a softer feel and I perceive it to be slight more delicate feeling. The Dublin has a tougher feel and it is more draggy and waxy...I like this wax a lot because all of the scuffs and scratches really get absorbed nicely. Honestly the both patina similarly in my experience although the natural Essex is probably the best for aging. I was making stuff in natural Essex for awhile but I noticed that oxidation makes the color go a little pink and the light color of the natural Essex made it really hard to cut clean pieces. This is more or less always true with light colors.
I'd prefer to not make a Fox without the bill slot. It might look a little strange. There are some options to keep the thickness down. We have some thin/strong/durable horsehide but the colors are limited.
Got my husband the black dublin Fat Herbie for Christmas. Gotta say it's probably my favorite leather. I agree the lines give it some nice character. Very nice looking. He's wearing it well!
Lucky
How has it aged?
@@noahkirby7262 It's wearing very nicely. He likes how it fits in his back pocket. He used to have a regular billfold that was just to big and was getting back problems. He likes the fat Herbie much better.
@@sunnyday5271 Thanks for replying! Sounds great!
Sure is.
I have a hide of this that I've used in some of my wallets.
It's a beautiful hide and makes some absolutely beautiful products.
Phil imagine this leather with a beautiful aged golden brass buckle. Oh man.
Any chance of doing a belt with this leather?
Does the Dublin soften over time & become more malleable?
It does!
What leather resembles the shell cordovan? Is there any other hides with the same tight grain and shiny luster ?
There is a newish leather that Horween makes called Mystic. It's not shell but its the closest that I have seen. Mystic has a bright shiny luster and a tight break
@@AshlandLeather thanks 🙏
How does Essex patina compare to Dublin? My Dublin comb holder age nicely but not a lot of people make stuff with Essex. Is there a reason why people use Dublin more than Essex?
Great question. Essex is finished with neatsfoot oil and Dublin is finished with a hard, clear wax. The result is that the essex has a bit of a softer feel and I perceive it to be slight more delicate feeling. The Dublin has a tougher feel and it is more draggy and waxy...I like this wax a lot because all of the scuffs and scratches really get absorbed nicely. Honestly the both patina similarly in my experience although the natural Essex is probably the best for aging. I was making stuff in natural Essex for awhile but I noticed that oxidation makes the color go a little pink and the light color of the natural Essex made it really hard to cut clean pieces. This is more or less always true with light colors.
Can you make the Johnny the Fox without the cash pocket? I just carry cards. The cash pocket looks like too makes it too thick,
I'd prefer to not make a Fox without the bill slot. It might look a little strange. There are some options to keep the thickness down. We have some thin/strong/durable horsehide but the colors are limited.