Black Horween Essex Leather 5-6oz Panels

Black Horween Essex Leather Panels – 5–6oz.

Elevate your leathercraft with the deep, refined elegance of Black Horween Essex Leather, now offered in convenient pre-cut panels for streamlined production and creative flexibility. Crafted by the legendary Horween Leather Company in Chicago, Essex leather is renowned for its smooth grain, rich feel, and exceptional workability—making it a favorite among leatherworkers who demand both quality and consistency.

The Black colorway offers a sleek, uniform finish that works beautifully for both modern and classic designs. Whether you're hand-stitching wallets or cutting strapwork, Essex provides the structure and pliability needed for professional-level results.

Available Panel Sizes:

• 11" × 14" – Ideal for wallets, small goods, and strap tabs.
• 12" × 24" – Great for notebook covers, clutch bags, belts, and larger layout projects.

Each panel is cut from premium hides and designed to minimize waste, allowing you to work faster without compromising on material quality.

Leather Specifications:

• Tannery: Horween Leather Co., Chicago, USA.
• Line: Essex – vegetable-tanned cowhide using Horween’s proprietary process.
• Color: Black.
• Weight/Thickness: 5–6oz (approx. 2.0–2.4mm).
• Finish: Smooth, satin-matte finish with rich pull-up character.
• Temper: Medium – flexible but firm enough to hold shape.
• Cut: Pre-cut panel (not scrap or remnant).

What Makes Essex Special?

Horween’s Essex line is veg-tanned with the same liquor blend used in Shell Cordovan, giving it a unique hand-feel and lasting character. Unlike typical vegetable-tanned leather, Essex has a soft temper and a supple drape, which makes it perfect for goods that need a little flexibility—without sacrificing edge retention or tooling compatibility.

The black finish is rich, solid, and timeless. It won’t overpower your design, but offers a professional polish to every piece you create.

Ideal Applications:

• Bifold wallets & passport covers.
• Notebook and journal covers.
• Camera straps & watch bands.
• Small bags, pouches, and luxury accessories.
• Patches, coasters, valet trays, and other small-batch goods.

Whether you're a seasoned maker or a hobbyist looking to elevate your craftsmanship, Horween Essex in Black is a versatile, heritage-quality leather that delivers on every front.

Why Choose Panels?

Pre-cut panels save time, space, and energy—no need to wrestle with full sides or deal with irregular shapes. These consistent, workshop-friendly sizes make inventory management and product prototyping faster and more efficient.

Notes on Appearance:

Due to the natural full grain and veg-tanned nature of Essex leather, some variation in grain, markings, or color depth may occur between panels. This adds character and uniqueness to each finished piece.

Add a touch of timeless American craftsmanship to your next project with Black Horween Essex Leather Panels—quality you can see, feel, and trust.