Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
Phil Kalas, Nick Horween
70 episodes
1 week ago
How do the world’s best tanneries stay consistent, and what happens when they experiment with things like squid ink? In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, Phil and Nick pull back the curtain on the technical side of Horween leather. We dive deep into the confusing world of leather grading systems—explaining exactly what stamps like TR, SP, and Satra mean for the final product. We also tackle the manufacturing "nightmares" of one-piece shell cordovan belts, the risks of tying your entir...
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How do the world’s best tanneries stay consistent, and what happens when they experiment with things like squid ink? In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, Phil and Nick pull back the curtain on the technical side of Horween leather. We dive deep into the confusing world of leather grading systems—explaining exactly what stamps like TR, SP, and Satra mean for the final product. We also tackle the manufacturing "nightmares" of one-piece shell cordovan belts, the risks of tying your entir...
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
41 minutes
1 year ago
Leather. And Why it's Still Good.
Nick investigates the question of "why does leather stay relevant in some places and go away in others?". Also discussed: Leather care and Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome & Boot Camp NYC 2024. https://www.ashlandleather.com/ https://www.horween.com/ https://linktr.ee/fullgrainpodcast Get a wallet that is made for patina and is guaranteed for life. Ashland Leather has you covered. https://ashlandleather.com/ The world's finest leather. Check our Horween Leather. https://www.horween...
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
How do the world’s best tanneries stay consistent, and what happens when they experiment with things like squid ink? In this episode of the Full Grain Podcast, Phil and Nick pull back the curtain on the technical side of Horween leather. We dive deep into the confusing world of leather grading systems—explaining exactly what stamps like TR, SP, and Satra mean for the final product. We also tackle the manufacturing "nightmares" of one-piece shell cordovan belts, the risks of tying your entir...
