Belts

[Anesthetist]

The enamel chips and some are even at the point of showing the brass underneath. It's a great belt and it is aging beautifully.

[Graeme]

Thanks Anesthetist. It's a cool looking belt you've got.

And then there are these…

[BrownIcon]

EQUUS Garrison Bridle Belts

[Finn666]

damn those are nice…

[BrownIcon]

tnx Finn!  besides,  being apropos for the garrison buckle, i especially the black for its "satin" finished brass.

IMO, the leather quality is on par if not better than the Buco or Fullcount garrison i've seen @BIG, for less than 1/2 the retail … Charlie [of Equus] is the man!

[Finn666]

those belts are dope…no matter if in quality or in something else, period!

[summ3rhays]

Received my HWDC belt today.  1.75" New Market Bridle with brass garrison buckle.  I'm digging the classic look.

[Sopiarz3]

I just bought some Obenauf's LP. Should I put it on both sides of the belt or just the top? Sorry for the newb Question but thanks for your help.

[Anesthetist]

I just treat the finished side of my leather goods.

[pillowPANTS]

I have a brand new Terry Dear quercus belt for sale right now
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4714.0

[summ3rhays]

I agree. I only treat the finished side.

[Nerkg]

Terry dear quarcus. No crease on edge, 1.75 wide. About 9 months evo

[scroogen]

I always treat both sides of the leather. Shmoop it firmly with your hands and then let it dry. I like to throw my leather stuff under the rear window of my car in the sun for a few hours to help the wax melt in.

[Nerkg]

I never treat belts. A thick belt will last 30-50 years, either way. I like to let it naturally age. Boots that take alot of abuse on the other hand..

[Sopiarz3]

thanks for all your advise guys.

[Spring Son of Light]

Can someone recommend a good natural colored belt to start with? (doesn't have to be IH). I've never owned a high quality one before and I think the time has come. I want something not too crazy thick, but with plenty of durability that will (most importantly) age well.

[unharmed]

I have a Tanner Goods natural belt that I'm very happy with and is ageing beautifully.

[Giles]

I'm prepared to accept that I am a little biased, but:

http://www.selfedge.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=71&products_id=319

or the tan version of this

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/hardware/ihb-02.html

[Nerkg]

Terry dear quarcus. Hands down. Oak bark tanned over a year. So thick. Ages so beautifully
And only 80 bucks shipped

[Nerkg]

Shows the oak bark tanned leather terry dear uses