Aniline is a term that describes a stained (not painted) piece of leather. Read more here: ashlandleather.com/blogs/insi... ashlandleather.com/ / ashlandleather
I never understood what ‘aniline’ meant until you explained it. I’ve read the definition and explanation many times before on various websites, but it never made sense until your analogies. Thanks for that!
I suggest Tanner's Blend for most things. I can give better guidance if you can share what leather you are trying to treat. It would also be helpful to know what character you are looking to change/upgrade on it. Want to send me a photo? phil@ashlandleather.com
This is interesting, I've seen a leather called "crazy Horse" or saddle leather, that will change colors if you scratch it with your fingernail, but if you rub the spot you scratched, the mark goes away. So it kind of works like a non dyed leather, but I assume it is dyed anyways...
Leathers that are dyed can be aniline. The crazy horse leather is pretty cool! It is a waxed and tumbled article. What you are seeing when you scratch the leather is that you are scratching the wax layer. When you rub the scratch you can melt the waxes back in to fill the scratch
I never understood what ‘aniline’ meant until you explained it. I’ve read the definition and explanation many times before on various websites, but it never made sense until your analogies. Thanks for that!
So glad it helped! Think of wood finishing. Stain (aniline) vs. paint
Lovin the vids
Great video! I knew what the difference was, but I still wanted to see your wallets!
Man so informative!!! Thank you!!
Thanks, Dale!
I think that very cool ornate western pattern would look great on a Johnny The Fox in Color 8 👍
My favorite texture that Horween offers!
So non-aniline if you want consistency over long periods of time, and aniline if you want something more rustic and will patina.
I'd say that is a good way to look at it! The non-aniline stuff tends to look more "fake" also
Beautiful wallets! And such a clear and informative video! Is there an aniline-compatible leather cleaner and conditioner that you recommend?
I suggest Tanner's Blend for most things. I can give better guidance if you can share what leather you are trying to treat. It would also be helpful to know what character you are looking to change/upgrade on it. Want to send me a photo? phil@ashlandleather.com
@@AshlandLeather thanks so much!
This is interesting, I've seen a leather called "crazy Horse" or saddle leather, that will change colors if you scratch it with your fingernail, but if you rub the spot you scratched, the mark goes away.
So it kind of works like a non dyed leather, but I assume it is dyed anyways...
Leathers that are dyed can be aniline. The crazy horse leather is pretty cool! It is a waxed and tumbled article. What you are seeing when you scratch the leather is that you are scratching the wax layer. When you rub the scratch you can melt the waxes back in to fill the scratch
Would you recommend shell cordovan as a daily carry if you had a “dirty job” or suggest Dublin?
Walmart sounds apporiate
Both of them will work. Personally I suggest the Dublin to match the dirty job aesthetic