C.F. Stead Dark Snuff Regency Calf

The leather is manufactured from selected premium French calf skins using C.F. Stead's hand-antiquing process and natural wax finish. Available in weights from 3.5 to 4.5 oz, Dark Snuff maintains the same technical specifications as other Regency Calf colors while providing a distinctive warm brown tone.

Dark Snuff takes its name from the traditional brown color associated with powdered tobacco, historically used as a reference point in English leatherworking. The shade presents as a warm, mid-colored brown that appears more muted and lighter than darker tobacco browns. This positioning makes Dark Snuff particularly suitable for warm weather footwear and smart-casual applications where a lighter brown provides visual balance.

The color has maintained its presence in heritage shoemaking for over two centuries, valued for its traditional English character that reads as elegant without appearing formal or stuffy. In contemporary heritage footwear, Dark Snuff pairs effectively with natural fabrics including linen trousers, chino shorts, and various denim washes from indigo selvedge to stonewashed styles.

Dark Snuff Regency Calf shares the core specifications of the broader Regency Calf range. The leather measures 3.5 to 4.5 oz in weight, equivalent to 1.4 to 1.8 mm thickness. Individual hides range from 16 to 18 square feet in size.

The leather receives a heavily plated finish to achieve its smooth grain surface while maintaining the fully aniline character that allows natural hide characteristics to remain visible. The hand-antiquing process creates depth of color, while natural wax finishing provides the rich, deep pull-up effect that develops distinctive patina patterns through use.

Dark Snuff Regency Calf appears in footwear from multiple heritage boot manufacturers. Viberg has produced slippers using this leather, while Mark Albert offers country boots in Dark Snuff Regency Calf. Berwick Shoes manufactures Chelsea boots with this material, combining it with Goodyear welted construction.

The leather suits both footwear and leather goods applications. Its warm mid-brown tone and traditional character make it appropriate for styles ranging from casual loafers and Chukka boots to Chelsea boots and country boot designs.