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    seawolf
    Mod Squad
    @Mister_Brue
    Joined: 28 Oct 2011

    @Mister_Brue it was huge. No thanks!

    “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

    @zeebeeleather

    last edited by 3 Dec 2024, 06:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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      matt_rost
      Haraki san Prodigy
      Joined: 26 Jul 2023

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      Custom work for a customer 😎

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      insta: matt_rost
      I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

      IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
      IHSB-PR-NAT
      IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
      IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

      last edited by 29 Jan 2025, 10:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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        matt_rost
        Haraki san Prodigy
        Joined: 26 Jul 2023

        A simple western belt, the kind that was very popular in the 19th century. I had it made to my individual measurements last summer and have been wearing it every day since then. Here you can see it in new condition. It is made of 4.5 mm thick Old World Harness leather, and the hardware is made of 100% brass and was made in Japan.

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        insta: matt_rost
        I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

        IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
        IHSB-PR-NAT
        IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
        IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

        last edited by matt_rost 15 Feb 2025, 08:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 6
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          matt_rost
          Haraki san Prodigy
          Joined: 26 Jul 2023

          The production of the Tote Bag is moving into the next round with a small but subtle change. This little snapshot, taken during work, shows naturally tanned, undyed premium quality leather from Europe and prick iron made in Japan.

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          insta: matt_rost
          I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

          IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
          IHSB-PR-NAT
          IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
          IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

          last edited by matt_rost 3 Jan 2025, 09:52 1 Mar 2025, 09:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 7
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            matt_rost
            Haraki san Prodigy
            Joined: 26 Jul 2023

            New logo and branding are available and will optionally decorate my leather goods in the future. I am happy 😎

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            insta: matt_rost
            I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

            IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
            IHSB-PR-NAT
            IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
            IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

            last edited by matt_rost 13 Mar 2025, 07:39 M 1 Reply Last reply 13 Mar 2025, 16:31 Reply Quote 8
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              Mizmazzle
              見習いボス
              @matt_rost
              Joined: 29 Jun 2021

              @matt_rost I really like that. I've been toying with having a makers mark like that created for my projects. Where did you have that made?

              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...

              last edited by 13 Mar 2025, 16:31 M 1 Reply Last reply 13 Mar 2025, 17:59 Reply Quote 1
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                matt_rost
                Haraki san Prodigy
                @Mizmazzle
                Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                @Mizmazzle

                I created the logo together with a media designer friend, and the company Graving handled the production of the stamp: www.graving.de

                I opted for the electrically heated stamp and am currently experimenting with the optimal temperature, which is quite tricky. Therefore, I would definitely recommend ordering the optional power regulator at the same time if you don't want a fire-heated stamp...

                If you have any further questions, please let me know.

                insta: matt_rost
                I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                IHSB-PR-NAT
                IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                last edited by 13 Mar 2025, 17:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                  matt_rost
                  Haraki san Prodigy
                  Joined: 26 Jul 2023

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                  insta: matt_rost
                  I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                  IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                  IHSB-PR-NAT
                  IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                  IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                  last edited by 22 Mar 2025, 06:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                    matt_rost
                    Haraki san Prodigy
                    Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                    After a very nice forum member snapped up one of the smaller Totes last year, I've finally manufactured another one in the same color way and made a few small changes, which I believe will further benefit this model. In addition to the new logo, the strap ends now taper to a point as standard ...

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                    insta: matt_rost
                    I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                    IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                    IHSB-PR-NAT
                    IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                    IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                    last edited by 30 Mar 2025, 09:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 5
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                      matt_rost
                      Haraki san Prodigy
                      Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                      While continuing work on a large black tote bag with interior compartments, custom made...

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                      insta: matt_rost
                      I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                      IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                      IHSB-PR-NAT
                      IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                      IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                      last edited by 14 Apr 2025, 06:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
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                        matt_rost
                        Haraki san Prodigy
                        Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                        Final stitches after many hours of sewing. Then some edge finishing and off we go ✈

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                        insta: matt_rost
                        I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                        IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                        IHSB-PR-NAT
                        IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                        IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                        last edited by 23 Apr 2025, 07:02 S 1 Reply Last reply 23 Apr 2025, 13:22 Reply Quote 3
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                          seawolf
                          Mod Squad
                          @matt_rost
                          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                          @matt_rost So satisfying, right?

                          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                          @zeebeeleather

                          last edited by 23 Apr 2025, 13:22 M 1 Reply Last reply 23 Apr 2025, 18:27 Reply Quote 1
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                            matt_rost
                            Haraki san Prodigy
                            @seawolf
                            Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                            @seawolf Oh yes! A lot to sew... to meditate! I wouldn't have wanted to make this shopper for myself this way at first. But now I'd really like to keep it for myself. Of course, that's not possible. When I hopefully have more time soon, I'll make this model again in a rough-out version. But first, proper pics of this one will follow soon...

                            insta: matt_rost
                            I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                            IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                            IHSB-PR-NAT
                            IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                            IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                            last edited by matt_rost 23 Apr 2025, 18:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 2
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                              matt_rost
                              Haraki san Prodigy
                              Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                              Mission accomplished!

                              The brief was for a shopper bag, ideally with interior compartments, solid quality, all black, roomy enough for a weekend trip, a shopping trip, a visit to the beach, or whatever else might happen. A "jack of all trades" for every occasion, so to speak. Furthermore, the bag shouldn't have too long straps, but should still be comfortable to wear over the shoulder.

                              During further discussion of the project, the dimensions were also discussed:

                              Height: 36 cm
                              Width: 50 cm
                              Depth: 17 cm

                              As with all my tote bags, I opted for 2.2 mm thick premium cowhide leather, with the straps made of 4.5 mm thick cowhide. All vegtanned.
                              This gives it a noticeable, yet still moderate, empty weight that can withstand and withstand everything that comes with everyday life.

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                              I'm definitely keen to make the bag again. What do you think? Maybe a rough-out version?

                              insta: matt_rost
                              I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                              IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                              IHSB-PR-NAT
                              IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                              IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                              last edited by 27 days ago InorganicI 1 Reply Last reply 25 days ago Reply Quote 0
                              • endoE
                                endo
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 29 May 2020

                                very nice work @matt_rost I admire the precision of your stitching, a rough-out version sounds good

                                si tacuisses

                                last edited by 27 days ago M 1 Reply Last reply 25 days ago Reply Quote 1
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                                  matt_rost
                                  Haraki san Prodigy
                                  @endo
                                  Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                                  Thanks for your feedback, my friend @endo ! I've already secured the leather for another rough-out version. Based on your personal taste, would you prefer hollow rivets in black, like the one above, or solid rivets in copper/brass? ... I'm still undecided on this question.

                                  insta: matt_rost
                                  I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                                  IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                                  IHSB-PR-NAT
                                  IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                                  IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                                  last edited by 25 days ago 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • endoE
                                    endo
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 29 May 2020

                                    Both would probably look fine. For the more plain design above the rivets you used seem perfect. For a rough-out version solid brass rivets sound good (but I'm a brass fan), copper not so much from my personal taste.

                                    si tacuisses

                                    last edited by 25 days ago 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                                    • InorganicI
                                      Inorganic
                                      Haraki san Student
                                      @matt_rost
                                      Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                                      @matt_rost what a beautiful piece of functional art you have made....wow

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                                        matt_rost
                                        Haraki san Prodigy
                                        Joined: 26 Jul 2023

                                        @endo I understand. After some thought, I'm also leaning toward brass rivets for a rough-out version. It looks better, and the rivets for the inner pockets can be installed partially upside down and hammered with ball-peen hammers.

                                        @Inorganic I'm very happy about your feedback and that you like the bag. Thank you very much!

                                        insta: matt_rost
                                        I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                                        IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                                        IHSB-PR-NAT
                                        IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                                        IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                                        last edited by matt_rost 23 days ago 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          matt_rost
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          Joined: 26 Jul 2023

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                                          insta: matt_rost
                                          I am into heritage culture and make high quality leather products

                                          IHSH-266-IND / IHSH-327-IND / IHSH-295-IB / IHSH-33-T / IHSH-221
                                          IHSB-PR-NAT
                                          IHJ-120-IND / IHSW-63-BLK
                                          IH-666S-UHR / IH-666S-WH / IH-777S-21ib / IH-814-IND

                                          last edited by matt_rost 13 days ago 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 3
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