Horween Aspen Horsehide

[Iron Horse]

I know it's a relatively new leather but does anybody have any experience with Horween Aspen horsehide?

I have some swatches on the way, but was wondering if anyone has a full jacket in it yet.

Here's a new Schott example in a pre-distressed Aspen Dark Brown:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7O0IlAWct/?img_index=9&igsh=MW45aGZ3YWVuemRyeg==

From The Tannery Row:

Horween Aspen is a newly developed, double-front horsehide leather, tanned and finished in Chicago, IL. It is a full-grain, 100% vegetable tanned leather in a 4-5oz. weight, making it an ideal thickness for luggage and other durable goods. While inspired by the classic European “Vachetta” style, which is smooth and firm, Aspen offers a distinctly American twist. It is much softer, with a round hand and a natural light pebbling. The surface is finished with a light glaze that gives the hides a rich lustre with some extra shine.

2.5-3.5 oz (1-1.4 mm): Natural, Dark Brown, Black

4-5 oz (1.6-2 mm): Cognac, Dark Brown, Burgundy, Green, Navy, Black

A Note on Natural: Natural Aspen has a matte appearance and a noticeably softer temper than the finished colors. Soft, pliable, and beautiful for garments.

https://www.thetanneryrow.com/all-l...JwDG19kDJXNUpdalFb8AUGbI3C_A72yhoCIXIQAvD_BwE

 

[Aloysius]

Slight aside to say I really like this "pre-distressing", which really just seems to be a tumbled hide rather than fake wear marks and fades.

 

[LuddGang]

This is also being used on some of the new seasonal Trickers from AFPOS - looks good. Here’s one of them.

 

[codex]

Looks top notch. The dark brown is kinda lifeless though.

 

[Aladeen's magic carpet]

I ordered a sample of horweens new horse hides, the aspen was the most pliable and comfortable seeming out the box of them all, if you're looking for something that will drape right from the get go aspen is a good call

 

[BarryMcCockiner_PhD]

I have samples since it’s now available in 2.5oz. It’s pretty incredible, hoping to get a project off the ground with it soon.

 

[Aladeen's magic carpet]

I was thinking about using some aspen for a build that Regius is doing for me, but we ended up going with maryam tannery horsehide, gonna do a post about that jacket when its finished, but aspen is definitely cool leather!

 

[BarryMcCockiner_PhD]

This is the sample I have of 2.5oz black aspen, grain structure is really nice.

 

[Joseph Hill]

Hopefully Maverick gets some 2.5-3 oz seconds.

 

[AerGuitar]

I was gonna order some black Aspen from Tannery row a few days ago for a cross zip project, but when I logged in I was side tracked by a fantastic deal they had on black CXL HH during their pre-black Friday sale. The Aspen looks really nice. I’m thinking the green would make a cool CR.

 

[barnabus]

I’m thinking the green would make a cool CR.

The green looks absolutely incredible.