Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
Phil Kalas, Nick Horween
70 episodes
2 weeks 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...
Skip Horween Explains Latigo, Illini Latigo, California Tanneries
Full Grain Podcast with Nick Horween and Phil Kalas
33 minutes
10 months ago
Skip Horween Explains Latigo, Illini Latigo, California Tanneries
Skip Horween describes Horween's Latigo and Illini Latigo variants. Illini Latigo's originates as Horween's version of California Latigo and is best used in belts, straps, and harnesses. Ashland Leather Everyday Belt in Black Illini Latigo: https://ashlandleather.com/products/everyday-belt-black 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. http...
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...
