Evolution of Leather - Belts Wallets Patches

Beatle

I'm probably not the only one keeping track of the aging process of leather items.

You have cool pics of leather stuff, patina and cracks (lol) post it right here.

Gonna start with the leather patch of the SEXIH07bk -

2 weeks

2 months

6 months

had to apply Obenauf's - leather was getting really dry from sweat and heat

corporalclegg

Dont have any pictures of it when it was new, but this is one of my favorite leather patches.

thomasnunnally

I've had the IHB-02 for three months now:

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After about 1 month with 1 leather oil application:

After 3 months with 2 leather oil applications:

Giles

Nice, I love to see the evo in that natural leather…..G

thomasnunnally

Thanks Giles!

This belt has such fine craftmanship. I can't wait to see how it turns out in a few years!

Really makes me want the wallet…need more money first!

Giles

This is my IHB-01 after 2 years. Same leather, different buckle:

thomasnunnally

Wow, that's fantastic!

Seul

I'm beyond stoked I made the (wise) decision to buy the tan IH belt going by those pics… Lovely!..

mikecch

Seul

I'm beginning to think I chose the wrong brand… Pigs on the tag?.. DAMN!..

ALD - 2+ years old. Never polished or treated the leather:

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Beatle

Nothing like the jerky leather patch that IH uses

Beatle

TFH Wallet, apprx. 11 months
Tanner coasters, a lot of drinks

that_was_easy

TFH wallet looks brilliant!

Beatle

Thanks…next year I'll find out how this baby evolves..

Giles

My Iron Heart tan calf folder. I guess about 4 months. No treatment:

BA air-miles stacking up G?

dave28

Is it best to leave the leather patch un-treated or condition/polish ?

malibuboy

hey dave28 !

i have been looking into this myself and it would seem obenaufs leather oil MIGHT be the ticket.

i am ordering some up for a test on a new set of 634S's.

simon

Giles

Malibu, If you open that package that I had shipped to you, you will find some Obernaufs in it. Feel free to break open the package and experiment…G

malibuboy

hmmm….

i just might have to do that.

(will do)

simon