CXL black overdyed steer?

[theeggcarton]

Hi all...I was wondering if the Horween chromexel black overdyed steer is the same black steerhide that Aero uses?
Is this a different black steerhide or is all the black Horween cxl "overdyed"?

Thanks!

 

[nick123]

The overdye has a THIN black topcoat with a medium brown base, to the point of the jacket not really looking like a true black. Whereas the regular black steerhide should appear as a true black. You can almost see the brown underneath (somewhat transculent with the overdye). Both will get knicked up and show hints of brown in wear areas, but the overdye will wear more quickly. I know they're both Horween, and I'm pretty sure the overdye is also chromexcel (chrome base tan with veg retan), but I'm not sure if they're finished differently, whether or not the brown base colors are identical, or much else. It might come down to simply using a thicker black topcoat between the two. Yep, Aero uses Horween steerhide, the same company that does the overdye.

 

[theeggcarton]

Thank you Nick!

 

[nick123]

Just give Alan at Johnson a call. He's a pleasure to talk to.

 

[achee]

I asked Johnson leathers about the overdye and according to Alan, they get Horween to do the overdye just for them. Not sure how true that is but I've not seen that particular leather anywhere else. It's interesting that it's CXL because in general Chrome Excel refers to a pull up leather (the leather lightens when you pull on it) and the overdye CXL is not a pull up at all.

Andrew

 

[handymike]

That overdye is really beautiful stuff!

 

[handymike]

Anyone got shots of it broken in?

 

[Monitor]

I too would love to see some photos of this overdye hide.

 

[nick123]

pic

 

[theeggcarton]

I found this posting earlier this year from technovox....beautiful jacket in the overdyed black.
Would love to see updated photos....

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?80526-New-Johnson-Half-Belt-in-Horween-Overdyed-Black

 

[handymike]

Nice Nick!
Will you be ordering another one some day?

 

[tropicalbob]

The brown stitching on Technovox's jacket was a brilliant idea on Alan's part. That shot of the sleeve and cuff, in particular, really blew me away. I too would love to see some recent shots.

 

[handymike]

Alan and this hide might just be the ticket to re-make this jacket:

 

[nick123]

Nice Nick!
Will you be ordering another one some day?

Perhaps one day, but there are so many other leathers to try!

 

[Monitor]

Alan and this hide might just be the ticket to re-make this jacket:

Why are these jackets so beautiful!

 

[technovox]

I found this posting earlier this year from technovox....beautiful jacket in the overdyed black.
Would love to see updated photos....

As requested, here are a couple of quick pics of my Johnson Half-belt in Horween Overdye Black... taken this morning. Because the Spring weather has been too warm, it hasn't seen much rotation lately. But I'm always surprised at how supple and easy to wear it is. (Remember, I had the beast skimmed down to a little over 3 oz.) Just starting to take on a bit of character. Not much brown showing through yet- give it a year or two.
Cheers!

 

[handymike]

Something great is beginning here Technovox!

 

[nick123]

Holy god Technovox. I'm sure you used a better camera than my crappy iphone but I think Alan blessed you with the best part of the cow there!

 

[theeggcarton]

Thank you technovox! If you ever decide to part with that beauty please let me know!

 

[Desmond007]

What is the exact name of the black steer leather Aero uses, that have that brownish base?