We tend to prefer Dublin because the added wax gives it better firmness and body as well as much more protection and finish durability. The Essex is nice but a little soft and delicate.
if you can get Shell cordovan, go with that. it's the king of leathers as far as most are concerned. it comes from a very small spot on a horses rump. it's very expensive, but since you don't need much to make a watch strap, it is what you should go with. Just my two cents.
Both patina beautifully. The Dublin is superb in that way. The CXL does better than you would expect because although it's initially Chromium tanned, it has a veg retan. Also any leather that is infused with all of the oils and emollients and finished with wax, will tend to patina nicely.
Both Dublin and CXL darken and patina beautifully. Essex is the precursor to Dublin. Dublin is made by taking Essex and adding a lot of wax. This does two things that we like. First it gives the finish much more protection and resistance. Second, it makes the leather noticeably firmer as compared to Essex, which is a little soft for the kind of items we make. Derby is just Dublin tumbled in a drum to break the fibers and bring out the pull-up undertones. We often "hand tumble" Dublin for the same effect.
They are both quite strong, but Dublin is a little firmer and tougher as it is a veg tan leather. Also, no full-grain high quality leather is really ever scratch proof, but Dublin is a little easier to rub out light scratches and deeper ones better blend in to it's rustic look. Both leathers look good when aged and distressed as real leather should. Hope that helps.
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Excellent! It's tough to find any information on these.
Thank you! Very informative!
Thank you for the lesson
Which would you say is more stain resistant? Which resists water or oil spots best for say a pair of shoes?
Which do you consider to be the better leather for briefcases (mailbags in particular), Essex or Dublin?
Dublin.
I'm late but which one would you go for on a wallet vachetta or chromexcel? I'm stuck
We tend to prefer Dublin because the added wax gives it better firmness and body as well as much more protection and finish durability. The Essex is nice but a little soft and delicate.
Hi,
Great vid. I know how CXL looks when it ages. How does Dublin look?
Dublin ages fabulously. It's one of my all time favorite leathers to work with and because of how it patinas over time.
Hello, really appreciate your help in understanding both the leathers. Could you please tell me which one is good for making watch straps ?
if you can get Shell cordovan, go with that. it's the king of leathers as far as most are concerned. it comes from a very small spot on a horses rump. it's very expensive, but since you don't need much to make a watch strap, it is what you should go with. Just my two cents.
Hi, Can I ask what skin sizes the light Dublin comes in? Thanks!
For the last few months I've been looking at horween Dublin and they're chromexcel and I cannot find either of those two leathers for purchase
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Which one has better patina ?
Answer pls
@@chaledadams5883 The Dublin will patina better, as it is a vegetable tanned leather.
Both patina beautifully. The Dublin is superb in that way. The CXL does better than you would expect because although it's initially Chromium tanned, it has a veg retan. Also any leather that is infused with all of the oils and emollients and finished with wax, will tend to patina nicely.
Which develop patinas better? Also can you tell me about Essex and Derby?
Both Dublin and CXL darken and patina beautifully. Essex is the precursor to Dublin. Dublin is made by taking Essex and adding a lot of wax. This does two things that we like. First it gives the finish much more protection and resistance. Second, it makes the leather noticeably firmer as compared to Essex, which is a little soft for the kind of items we make. Derby is just Dublin tumbled in a drum to break the fibers and bring out the pull-up undertones. We often "hand tumble" Dublin for the same effect.
Could you explain the difference between dublin and derby leather?
Derby is Dublin that has been tumbled in a drum to bring out the pull-up undertones and break the fibers a bit. Same leather.
i like dublin this is very very goods .... .
which is stronger and scratch proof??
They are both quite strong, but Dublin is a little firmer and tougher as it is a veg tan leather. Also, no full-grain high quality leather is really ever scratch proof, but Dublin is a little easier to rub out light scratches and deeper ones better blend in to it's rustic look. Both leathers look good when aged and distressed as real leather should. Hope that helps.
@@chknpicker which one is better in terms of patina?
Scratch proof? Lol you must not be familiar with leather. If you don't want a patina don't buy leather 🤡