is there a leather close to Cordovan Shell?

[ToddW]

I have been using an unfinished without glaze Horween Cordocan Sheel for my Wallets and key rings.  as you know, its pretty expensive.  Does anyone know of a leather that is close in feel, sheen and color?

 

This is a video of the raw horween shell and patina which I like

 

 

[CJJ]

maybe Gaucho Oil from La Bretagna?

[ArkieNewbie]

I have gotten some CXL horse butt strips from Maverick leather. I LOVE working with them.

https://maverickleathercompany.com/product/russet-horsebutt-narrows/

[caressofsteel]

Rocky Mountain Leather sells a "cordovan calf" which is cowhide finished like shell cordovan. I have not used it so I cannot speak to how close it comes to cordovan. 

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/copy-of-cordovan-calf-luxury-calfskin-leather-finished-like-shell-cordovan-hides?_pos=2&_sid=a89a1cc88&_ss=r

[CuffLeather]

On 11/21/2023 at 8:30 AM, ArkieNewbie said:

I have gotten some CXL horse butt strips from Maverick leather. I LOVE working with them.

https://maverickleathercompany.com/product/russet-horsebutt-narrows/

I agree! Maverick is in town here, and I love the CXL horsebutts!