Horween Essex Leather Natural 4-5oz

Horween Essex Leather – Natural – 4–5 oz.

Crafted by Horween Leather Company in Chicago, Natural Essex Leather is a premium, full grain vegetable-tanned leather known for its smooth feel, natural coloration, and remarkable aging properties. At 4–5 oz (1.6–2.0 mm), this leather strikes a perfect balance—supple yet structured—making it ideal for fine leather goods that benefit from a soft hand, visible grain character, and long-lasting durability.

Derived from the same tanning process as Horween’s renowned Shell Cordovan, Essex uses a blend of natural tree bark extracts and rich fats to produce a leather with deep internal nourishment and an unmistakably luxurious feel. The "Natural" color is undyed, allowing the inherent beauty of the hide to shine through, and offering a blank canvas for hand-dyeing, staining, or simply allowing the leather to develop its own unique patina over time.

Features:

• Full Grain Leather – Uncorrected surface retains all the original grain and natural character of the hide.
• Vegetable Tanned – Slowly tanned with tree bark extracts for rich, natural depth and outstanding aging performance.
• Natural (Undyed) Color – Clean, pale tone perfect for tooling, custom dye work, or showcasing natural patina development.
• Supple Temper – Smooth, flexible feel that molds easily yet holds its shape in wallets, bags, accessories, and small goods.
• Oil-Rich Finish – Internal nourishment gives the leather body and glow, with no surface waxes or artificial sealants.
• Ages Beautifully – Develops a warm caramel patina over time, with wear patterns that tell a story.

Specifications:

• Tannery: Horween Leather Co., Chicago USA.
• Tannage: Vegetable tanned.
• Weight/Thickness: 4–5 oz (1.6–2.0 mm).
• Color: Natural (undyed).
• Finish: Naked / Unfinished.
• Grain: Full grain.
• Temper: Soft to medium.
• Back: Smooth, clean flesh side.

Recommended Uses:

• Wallets & Card Holders – Soft enough to fold but durable for daily use.
• Tote Bags & Clutches – Rich look and feel with a premium hand.
• Watch Straps – Takes edge paint and stitching well; forms to the wrist.
• Notebook Covers & Journals – Patinas beautifully with handling.
• Custom Dyeing Projects – Natural finish takes color evenly and richly.

Why Choose Horween Essex?

Horween’s Essex is a standout in the world of vegetable-tanned leathers. It is handmade in small batches using century-old methods, offering character, consistency, and quality that modern mass-produced leathers can’t match. Its non-plated finish ensures that each piece will evolve uniquely with time and use, making it ideal for leathercrafters who value heritage materials and timeless results.

Whether you’re crafting minimalist carry goods, high-end accessories, or hand-dyed originals, Natural Essex 4–5 oz provides the foundation for beautiful and lasting leatherwork.

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Sold By The Square Footage.

Example: If you order 3 square feet, you will get one 3 square foot piece.