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Monday, July 29, 2013
Corter Leather Summer Grab Sale!!!
Ok this is one of the best sale you can look forward to:
Posting this on mobile so I cant type too much info. But just GRAB either of the bags (or BOTH like yours truly)!
http://shop.corterleather.com/collections/frontpage/products/summer-grab-bag
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Red Wing 9013
This too, taken a day after Obenauf's Leather Oil had been applied. I'm surprised to find that the oil gets absorbed fully in less than a day. Last time it took more than a day to have the oil fully absorbed. Guess its really drying up with use and the weather took a beating on it.
DIY Cardholder
My all-time fav cardholder... This is taken 1 day after applying LP. The leather looks much revived. There's a slight matt finish though, but I bet it will be shiny again in a few days time upon usage.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Update for DIY Card Holder, Red Wing 9013 Beckman & Timberland Earthkeepers
Hi Everybody!
Sorry for not updating so frequently lately, been tied up with work and lots of new things going on in life. So yeah, lesser time for blogging. But fret not! I will still do my usual postings of aging leather and stuff, just that it may not be so frequent and my response to your comments (if any) may be a little slow. So do bear with me!
Here's whats coming up:
My DIY cardholder:
Been sometime since I carried it and recently met up with a leather artisan and he saw my cardholder, he was pretty amazed at how it aged and looked. Since I got some free time on hand today, so I went to clean it with Obenauf's Leather Cleaner and follow up with the Heavy Duty LP.
Next up,
Red Wing 9013:
My all time favourite shoes. Took lots of thrashing and beating but still look amazing! Sprayed generously with the cleaner and scrubbed it clean with a clean piece of foam.
And finally,
Timberland Earthkeepers:
To be honest, this pair of boots had almost became my daily beaters. Reason? Its lighter and easier to wear. When I need to visit places that requires me to take off my shoes, this slips off like any canvas shoes, heck, it even weighs like a pair of canvas shoes. Its soft and comfortable. And I am pretty surprised at the leather quality. Initially I thought it will show tears and scuffs in no time, but having wearing it almost everyday now, it still looks well-maintained!! Looks like some Obenauf's Leather Oil is a good treat for it!
Shall leave it to dry and perhaps tomorrow it will all be ready for a shoe-brushing session!
Sorry for not updating so frequently lately, been tied up with work and lots of new things going on in life. So yeah, lesser time for blogging. But fret not! I will still do my usual postings of aging leather and stuff, just that it may not be so frequent and my response to your comments (if any) may be a little slow. So do bear with me!
Here's whats coming up:
My DIY cardholder:
Been sometime since I carried it and recently met up with a leather artisan and he saw my cardholder, he was pretty amazed at how it aged and looked. Since I got some free time on hand today, so I went to clean it with Obenauf's Leather Cleaner and follow up with the Heavy Duty LP.
Next up,
Red Wing 9013:
My all time favourite shoes. Took lots of thrashing and beating but still look amazing! Sprayed generously with the cleaner and scrubbed it clean with a clean piece of foam.
And finally,
Timberland Earthkeepers:
To be honest, this pair of boots had almost became my daily beaters. Reason? Its lighter and easier to wear. When I need to visit places that requires me to take off my shoes, this slips off like any canvas shoes, heck, it even weighs like a pair of canvas shoes. Its soft and comfortable. And I am pretty surprised at the leather quality. Initially I thought it will show tears and scuffs in no time, but having wearing it almost everyday now, it still looks well-maintained!! Looks like some Obenauf's Leather Oil is a good treat for it!
Shall leave it to dry and perhaps tomorrow it will all be ready for a shoe-brushing session!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Emil Erwin Labor Tote Bag
This tote bag is so good looking, I will carry it to just walk from my home to the office just for the sake of holding it.
DAMN! I can even smell the leather from my computer screen..
This ... is... sooooo... AWESOME LOOKING!!!
Emil Erwin
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Shortening a belt
Ok, I bought the belt from London as mentioned earlier. Supposedly to give to my dad as a gift but I bought another for him eventually which is from Massimo Dutti.
And since I got the basic tools, I can cut and finish (or burnish) the edges myself. :)
Point to note: As my belt was without any hole punches (I requested that from the seller), I have to trial and error the length that I want and cut it myself. A mistake I made was to punch the holes before I cut the length, which resulted in a few trials and errors. I wanted to get only 3 holes to have the simple look. But upon the first 3 holes made, I realised it was still too long for me and had to go a few holes inner to get it right. So take note guys, double confirm the length before you cut or punch the holes!
And since I got the basic tools, I can cut and finish (or burnish) the edges myself. :)
Point to note: As my belt was without any hole punches (I requested that from the seller), I have to trial and error the length that I want and cut it myself. A mistake I made was to punch the holes before I cut the length, which resulted in a few trials and errors. I wanted to get only 3 holes to have the simple look. But upon the first 3 holes made, I realised it was still too long for me and had to go a few holes inner to get it right. So take note guys, double confirm the length before you cut or punch the holes!
Comparing the swedish army belt that I always wear and the new belt
Getting the tools ready!
Burnishing the edges after cutting it
Can you tell which is the original finished cut and which is mine?
Here is the answer! :)
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