My favorite belt so far and definitely the best leather you can get on the market
germanshoeguy6 days ago
Self-Made BeltJ&FJ Baker Oak Bark Bridle Butt Cross Hatch Dark Stein
Use & wear
Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Cold Temperatures
Wet Conditions
Snow
Physical Work
I've worn the belt pretty much every day, to work, outdoors, with denim or chinos.
Leather
J&FJ Baker Oak Bark Bridle Butt Cross Hatch Dark Stein
Patina Process
Break-In
Durability
Color Change
The leather is my personal highlight of this belt. It started out nice and stiff, became more supple with wear, but is still really substential. It aged beautifully and has developed to a beautiful patina.
Craftsmanship
Self-Made Belt
Construction
I'm really happy with the overall construction and I would do it exactly the Same again.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
My favorite belt and definitely a belt that will get a lot more wear over the next years.
Written by germanshoeguy
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