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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Wallets, Chains, and Reins

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    • MizmazzleM
      Mizmazzle
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      @iamjustdanny damn. That Tanuki is a beauty! I’m looking for a mid length wallet myself.

      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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      • WhiskeySandwichW
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        I like this OGL cardholder a lot, but the natural leather had a glaze or something on it and doesn’t seem to pick up oils like other veg tans I’ve had. I took a deglazer to it and it brought out some cool imperfections I couldn’t see before. Now I can see the cows vascular system. I like it. The stitching on one corner came out so I did a shit home fix. Should hold. Still really like this.
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        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
        -Seneca

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        • popvultureP
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          @WhiskeySandwich ah man that's interesting — I've got one of their belts in natural and have always thought the evo of it was a little boring because it's, like you say, treated with something. What's the stuff you used? Might do the same to my belt, wouldn't mind at all if it looked a bit more rugged.

          WTB
          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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          • WhiskeySandwichW
            WhiskeySandwich
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            @popvulture I used an old washcloth and scrubbed the hell out of it with this:IMG_3675.jpeg

            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
            -Seneca

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            • WhiskeySandwichW
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              Afterwards I lubed it back up with some leather balm from Mr.Lentz. Have yet to see much coloring but it’s only been a few days. My Mr. Lentz leather stuff is awesome though. This wallet was the same color when new and darkened way faster after a couple months. This is like 3 years tho.
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              "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
              -Seneca

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              • popvultureP
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                Hell yeah, I'm into it. My belt just seems almost plastic-y at the moment. Not that bad, but just like... looks too uniform to be leather.

                WTB
                IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                • WhiskeySandwichW
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                  @popvulture that’s how I felt about this wallet. I hope it works for both of us! Let me know how it turns out man

                  "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                  -Seneca

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                  • gouki74G
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                    Here's a wallet I made for my brother:

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                    It's fully handmade with shell cordovan from the japanese tannery "Leder Ogawa" as famous as Shinki Hikaku

                    Leather goods custom made creator
                    Insta: le_poulpe74

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                    • WhiskeySandwichW
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                      @gouki74 wow that’s super nice. Do you produce these for sale? That’s a legit production piece!

                      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                      -Seneca

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                      • gouki74G
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                        @WhiskeySandwich It can be yes 😉

                        Leather goods custom made creator
                        Insta: le_poulpe74

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                        • popvultureP
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                          @gouki74 where'd you learn leatherwork? I bought a book on it recently but haven't been good about diving in and starting to try stuff. Seems like a lot of fun. Main reason I got curious is because I can't find a leather bag I like, so figured I might as well learn some stuff and maybe one day be able to make one.

                          WTB
                          IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                          Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                          • gouki74G
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                            @popvulture I began 2 years ago by doing small things on my own and I made more and more difficult pieces until now.
                            Now i make bags, wallets, belts, for those who want to have special pieces because I don't like making the same stuff other and other...

                            If you want or need tips or advice, send a DM, I'll be happy to help. 😉

                            Leather goods custom made creator
                            Insta: le_poulpe74

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                            • popvultureP
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                              @gouki74 that's very cool — thank you!

                              WTB
                              IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                              Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                              • ScasiS
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                                @WhiskeySandwich said in Wallets, Chains, and Reins:

                                I like this OGL cardholder a lot, but the natural leather had a glaze or something on it and doesn’t seem to pick up oils like other veg tans I’ve had. I took a deglazer to it and it brought out some cool imperfections I couldn’t see before. Now I can see the cows vascular system. I like it. The stitching on one corner came out so I did a shit home fix. Should hold. Still really like this.
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                                Thank you guys!, The deglazing look amazing! Thank you for using them!

                                I'm Johnny from OGL, would like to take the opportunity to highlight the reason for us to have a strong coat polished on lighter leather color in our products.

                                Pre-2018, when we produce light color leather goods, we face some issue of customer complaining not receiving goods of color they ordered.... apparently the product color age quite a bit with causes it to have different tone.

                                Natural light color Veg tan like always, will aged when it's expose, non wrap or non covered, so in order for us to produce them in large qty, and maintaining the same color as the one shown in the picture on all partners website, we decided to add a strong top coat to slow the process of aging.

                                Hope our explanation helps!

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                                • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                  @Scasi thank you for confirming! That is a very understandable design decision. I do love the wallet and the quality of the leather. I’m pleased with the results of using the deglazer and reconditioning it, but I get why people might complain about colors changing or inconsistencies.

                                  "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                  -Seneca

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                                  • OaktaviaO
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                                    I am looking to purchase a new braided wallet cord...anyone off the top of their head have a couple or few recommendations? I like natural veg tan but considering a black one too. I have been wearing one from Red Hills Co since the start of the pandemic and would like a freshy.

                                    IG: electricindigowizard

                                    "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                    WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                                    • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                      @Oaktavia I’ve been looking for a long time for one like yours from Red Hills. I saw somebody on Etsy making quality looking ones but ended up making my own. If I can find some real nice veg natural I could make you one. No promises but I could try as an experiment. Still trying to dial these in. I found a spot that has nice solid brass hardware selection. It’s tricky finding good leather in the right thickness.
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                                      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                      -Seneca

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                                      • OaktaviaO
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                                        @WhiskeySandwich right on dude, that looks nice! I'm kind of leaning towards a black one, especially after seeing Filthy rocking his.

                                        IG: electricindigowizard

                                        "Possibly splitting hairs, but I consider @Oaktavia to be the beardy, dank High Magus of this denim game…" @neph93

                                        WTB: IHJ-72- XL/XXL

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                                        • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                          Still rocking the OGL cardholder folder. My repair is holding up. Color is slightly coming in, but super slowly.
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                                          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                          -Seneca

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                                          • pjroo33P
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                                            @WhiskeySandwich said in Wallets, Chains, and Reins:

                                            @popvulture that’s how I felt about this wallet. I hope it works for both of us! Let me know how it turns out man

                                            Does the deglazer seem bring the leather back to its “natural” state so it can patina nicely? I’m thinking of buying the OGL natural garrison belt but I’m on the fence after reading this. Thanks in advance!!

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