Chef niloc Report post Posted January 6, 2012 Horween leather Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted January 6, 2012 I bought as little as two shells from them. I called and talked to Nick Horween. A large part of their inventory on the shells are sold to large shoe manufacturers. I had to wait about a month if I remember correctly, for my order to arrive. They do not pursue individuals for business but do not seem to mind filling the orders. Do not always have what you are looking for color wise or size. ferg Horween leather Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bootsmt Report post Posted January 6, 2012 I have bought from them and had no problems. I have their number. 312-823-9056, this is Eric Frank's number-- he is a sales rep. Frank English c Horween leather Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted January 9, 2012 What's the ballpark price range for a single piece of shell cordovan direct from Horween these days? Also, do they only sell it to you in a single thickness or can you ask for specific thicknesses? I'm looking to get some myself. Thanks. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John 2015 Report post Posted January 9, 2012 Chef niloc, My apologies for the difficulty you experienced in ordering direct from Horween. I am not sure why we have not received your e mails and I have provided additional information direct to you so we can follow up accordingly. We are also happy to announce that we have set up a retail arm for Horween called Tannery Row. The primary focus of Tannery Row will be working direct with individuals and small customers to supply leather produced from Horween Leather Company. The main contact for Tannery Row is Eric Frank. Eric can be contacted at: eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com 312-823-9056 Thanks and please let us know of any questions, John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABC3 Report post Posted January 13, 2012 We buy all of our Hides from them without any problem. Call Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwilson Report post Posted January 14, 2012 yea Eric Frank is the man to deal with. Very nice guy, Ive ordered a few shells from them and had the same problem until I got in contact with Eric. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John 2015 Report post Posted January 20, 2012 A quick update to the below. We just set up a dedicated phone number for Tannery Row and Eric. His updated information is: eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com New Phone: 312-385-9708 We are excited about the establishing Tannery Row as the idea will be to offer retail services for our leather and offering Horween Leather direct to individuals and small customers. We are in the process of setting up our website as well: thetanneryrow.com We would appreciate any feedback that you can provide. Thanks, John Chef niloc, My apologies for the difficulty you experienced in ordering direct from Horween. I am not sure why we have not received your e mails and I have provided additional information direct to you so we can follow up accordingly. We are also happy to announce that we have set up a retail arm for Horween called Tannery Row. The primary focus of Tannery Row will be working direct with individuals and small customers to supply leather produced from Horween Leather Company. The main contact for Tannery Row is Eric Frank. Eric can be contacted at: eric.tanneryrow@gmail.com 312-823-9056 Thanks and please let us know of any questions, John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted January 20, 2012 I've been talking with Eric over the last two weeks about ordering a shell and some other stuff. He's very good to deal with; responds promptly to enquiries and is very helpful. He is a busy guy though and I guess this arm of the business is still pretty small time so it does take some time to find out what's available and such. All in all he's been a good guy to deal with. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tparrish Report post Posted February 15, 2012 I order my baseball glove leather from them and am extremely happy. Great guys to deal with and I order tiny quantities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef niloc Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Thank you very good hides and service Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted February 20, 2012 Thank you very good hides and service Nice. Which grade of shell is this and can you take some more close up shots? They have so many grades for their shells I'd like to get a good ideas as to what to expect. Thanks. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwilson Report post Posted February 21, 2012 The grading system is based on size, not quality. It goes 1-5 and a #1 is 2 square feet+, and a #5 is 1 sq ft I believe. And the pricing is based on size, not price per square foot. Example, I just ordered #5's for about $50 a piece and #2's for around $150 a piece. the size difference is only about .75 sq ft. Hope that helps Andrew! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef niloc Report post Posted February 21, 2012 Nice. Which grade of shell is this and can you take some more close up shots? They have so many grades for their shells I'd like to get a good ideas as to what to expect. Thanks. Andrew I wanted whiskeys, so I wound up with a few grades. 3 #1, 2#X 2#2 and one #3. The way I understand it is that the grading is by size #1 being the biggest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted February 21, 2012 I wanted whiskeys, so I wound up with a few grades. 3 #1, 2#X 2#2 and one #3. The way I understand it is that the grading is by size #1 being the biggest. Wow. You spent some big bucks with them! I'm waiting on an order for two #4 shells. I know they grade by useable size. Can you tell a big difference in useable area between a #1, #2, and #3? I bought #4s cause I'm prototyping some wallets and Eric said that I should get enough yield from a #4. How long did it take you to get your order? It's been going on two months since I started talking to Eric and getting some shells. Figure since we're the small guys it's just gonna take longer for the tannery to get around to us. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef niloc Report post Posted February 21, 2012 1329802057[/url]' post='235472']Wow. You spent some big bucks with them! I'm waiting on an order for two #4 shells. I know they grade by useable size. Can you tell a big difference in useable area between a #1, #2, and #3? I bought #4s cause I'm prototyping some wallets and Eric said that I should get enough yield from a #4. How long did it take you to get your order? It's been going on two months since I started talking to Eric and getting some shells. Figure since we're the small guys it's just gonna take longer for the tannery to get around to us. Andrew About 3 months.#1 , X, #2 are all about the same. The #3 and down get thinner (should be right for wallets), quality is the on all of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted March 1, 2012 Here's the two shells I ordered from Horween. Took about three months to get to me. I purchased two shells. One in natural and the other in Cognac. I ordered grade 4's. As you can see, the quality is nice but they are pretty small. Just enough leather to make one wallet. The largest piece of my pattern is about 7"x7". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tackmantoo Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Horween leather Any one here ever deal directly with them? I have sent a few sales inquires over the past few months to the email address they provide on there sight "Sales Inquiries: john@horween.com", but I never get a response? I am inquiring about purchasing shell cordovan hides in color #8 or whiskey. I asked them to quote me a price, availability, and minimum order requirements. I told them I was interested in 50-100 shells, I think that would meet there minimum? Maybe I'm wrong and that might be why I don't get a reply? My emails include my contact information and my businesses name, my title, so it should not appear that I'm just some guy trying to buy one or two hides.Any one know what I might be doing wrong or a better way for me to contact them? Yes, I have and haven't had much better luck than you. I just talked to Eric regarding Tannery Row and prices aand pictures of the leathers that he and John Cullinton said were going to be availavble soon. That"s not happening either! Eric hit me at $10.95 /S.F for one aside of Latigo!! It's beutiful leather but, I can't handle the pricing. I'd call Nick Horween direct (the owner) he's a real nice guy and will give you a quote , I'm sure. I'd expect you'll have a long wait. Good luck. Tackman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellcatLeathers Report post Posted March 29, 2012 I've never ordered from them and their hides look gorgeous; however, I can't afford those prices....at least not yet. Back to plain old veg-tanned tooling sides for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricIsaiah Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Yeah, this is breaking my heart. 12+ for Chromexcel. But I have this incredible urge to get my hands on some natural chromexcel (which never shows up at Maverick). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bradl3y Report post Posted September 22, 2013 Does anyone have a guess at the price range for horween chromexcel? and or essex? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted September 22, 2013 Does anyone have a guess at the price range for horween chromexcel? and or essex? Springfield Leather now sale a few Horween products and you can buy it by the sq.ft. They also have pieces that are 1' x 2' for $28 which is what I got he last time I ordered. No ragged edges that you can't use, just a nice square piece. Very nice stuff. Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted September 23, 2013 I would say Springfield is the way to go, those guys are great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scouter Bob Report post Posted May 23, 2014 Does anyone have a guess at the price range for horween chromexcel? and or essex? it is 13$ and change for 5.5 oz chomexcel, 17 feet + per side. But it is sooo sweet to work with. I was in Chicago this week and stopped in to purchase some leather from the "holy land" of leather. this company has a great deal of pride in what they do and very welcoming and down to hearth. I suggest you find some excuse to visit Chicago and make an apointement with Curtis at Horween. you will see what your chices are and get to sign the wall and met some great people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted May 23, 2014 if you order 5 hides the price goes down 4 dollars a square foot, other wise springfield leather company is the way to go. Does anyone have a guess at the price range for horween chromexcel? and or essex? email shellyhuard@thetanneryrow.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
