antipaladin Report post Posted January 24, 2017 I've been saddened since Siegel of Ca. went out of business that I haven't been able to get any Shell Cordovan at all from Horweens. I saw Max on Etsy and bought 2 of the Whiskey shells (the thicker of the two options and XL) and I'm very, very pleased with the product and customer service. The entire shell is usable with no noticeable thinning at the edges. The color is a little darker than the Whiskey from Horween's, but next time I'll specifically request a lighter colored shell. I'm going to use one shell for a belt and watch straps, and the other for a Bible cover. These are very firm, no doubt a result of the increased thickness, not really appropriate for wallets, etc but that's my own fault. I'll be ordering several thinner shells shortly. I'll post hi-rez pics when I get home from work tonight. https://www.etsy.com/shop/shellcordovanshop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tops Report post Posted March 1, 2017 Thank you very much for your order and feedback, next time please shoot us a message and we will make a discount for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 2, 2017 On 1/24/2017 at 11:24 AM, antipaladin said: I've been saddened since Siegel of Ca. went out of business that I haven't been able to get any Shell Cordovan at all from Horweens. I saw Max on Etsy and bought 2 of the Whiskey shells (the thicker of the two options and XL) and I'm very, very pleased with the product and customer service. The entire shell is usable with no noticeable thinning at the edges. The color is a little darker than the Whiskey from Horween's, but next time I'll specifically request a lighter colored shell. I'm going to use one shell for a belt and watch straps, and the other for a Bible cover. These are very firm, no doubt a result of the increased thickness, not really appropriate for wallets, etc but that's my own fault. I'll be ordering several thinner shells shortly. I'll post hi-rez pics when I get home from work tonight. https://www.etsy.com/shop/shellcordovanshop I'm curious...... How can you get a belt out of a shell? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 On Thursday, March 02, 2017 at 3:45 AM, bikermutt07 said: I'm curious...... How can you get a belt out of a shell? Pretty sure they splice them or join two lengths. Or he is really thin. Have scene a few belts that were joined and they looked pretty good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 7, 2017 Okey dokey, Thanks Max. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sceaden Report post Posted March 7, 2017 Wowzers, that's going to be one expensive Bible cover... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyFirefighter Report post Posted March 7, 2017 *looks over at my mistake pile* Hard pass on Cordovan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antipaladin Report post Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) First belt is about 7 years old. Shell Cordovan over Sedgewick Stirrup Butt. Three strips of shell sewn together. You'll probably be able to get by with 2 if you're not "big boned". Second is the most recent version...also over Sedgewick. Last is incomplete Shell Cordovan wallet with sharkskin interior. Edited March 9, 2017 by antipaladin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antipaladin Report post Posted March 9, 2017 Still smoothing and burnishing last week's finished shell wallet. Lot of layers here...takes some serious progressive smoothing with high grit sand paper, then by hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 9, 2017 I may need four. My bones are bigger than big. Ha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
