Members antipaladin Posted January 24, 2017 Members Report 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
Members tops Posted March 1, 2017 Members Report 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
bikermutt07 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Posted March 2, 2017 On 1/24/2017 at 5:24 PM, 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 Expand I'm curious...... How can you get a belt out of a shell? Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
MADMAX22 Posted March 7, 2017 Report Posted March 7, 2017 On 3/2/2017 at 11:45 AM, bikermutt07 said: I'm curious...... How can you get a belt out of a shell? Expand 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
bikermutt07 Posted March 7, 2017 Report Posted March 7, 2017 Okey dokey, Thanks Max. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Sceaden Posted March 7, 2017 Members Report Posted March 7, 2017 Wowzers, that's going to be one expensive Bible cover... Quote
Members JerseyFirefighter Posted March 7, 2017 Members Report Posted March 7, 2017 *looks over at my mistake pile* Hard pass on Cordovan Quote Rob www.ridgewayleatherworks.com IG: @Ridgewayleatherworks FB: RidgewayLeatherworks
Members antipaladin Posted March 9, 2017 Author Members Report 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
Members antipaladin Posted March 9, 2017 Author Members Report 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
bikermutt07 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Posted March 9, 2017 I may need four. My bones are bigger than big. Ha! Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
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