Notes from the workshop
On choosing well, carrying well, and giving something that lasts. Plain talk on leather, cigars, and the things worth keeping for a lifetime.
Inside the Atelier — One Man, One Hide, One Seam
The making of a piece, told in chapters — from the hide to the 22K mark.
Cigar CasesThe Best Leather Cigar Cases — and How to Choose One
What separates a case that lasts a lifetime from one that cracks in a year.
GiftingThe Perfect Gift for a Cigar Smoker
A gift he'll carry for decades — and one day hand down.
Leather, ExplainedFull-Grain Leather, Explained
Why "genuine leather" is the cheapest grade — and what to buy instead.
Leather, ExplainedWhat Is Shell Cordovan
The leather collectors chase — and why it takes six months to make.
Leather, ExplainedExotic Leathers, Explained
Alligator, ostrich, stingray and lizard — and how to judge them.
The CarryThe Best Minimalist Card Wallets
What separates a card wallet that lasts from one that frays in a year.
The CraftHand Stitching vs. Machine Stitching
Why a machine seam runs like a shirt hem — and a saddle stitch doesn't.
From the BenchHow We Choose Leather by Hand
Why no skin is perfect — and why a kept scar makes a one-of-one.
QuestionsQuestions, Answered
One-of-ones, the standard collection, shipping, and the time it takes.