I've been using beeswax to waterproof my leather boots for years and years, and it works very well, but I don't get that kind of result in terms of the color.I was on the Thedi FB Page the other day and saw an article/interview I forgot who did the interview but it’s irrlevant, if you poke around the official Thedi FB Page you’ll see the article I’m referencing. It says the secret oil/waxes that give his jackets that unmistakable Thedi look is actually beeswax. Not sure if it’s just straight up beeswax, some magic elixir he’s concocted that includes beeswax. But in any case that is the final finish that is applied to the majority of his jackets.
@holdencain
In the pic of brown horse to the right what's that reddish looking one to the left? Is that red horse?
And in the pic above that oneoone,wh brown buffalo is on top of brown goatskin what's that one at the bottom? Is that goatskin too?
I have to imagine it’s his own unique mix where beeswax is just the main ingredient. It does not mention how they are specifically tanned. The majority of his stuff if not all, is veg. Tanned I believe. But as we all know individual tanneries have their own special ways of doing chromeexcel or veg tanning. So I don’t know if it’s a mix of tanning plus beeswax or just the special beeswax finish that gives his stuff life. But man his stuff is just so uniquely Thedi. Everyone of his pieces you can’t mistake for anything else. And every time I see your jacket @Guppy I literally drool over that color. If I ever get myself a Thedi it will be cognac buffalo without a doubt in my mind.I've been using beeswax to waterproof my leather boots for years and years, and it works very well, but I don't get that kind of result in terms of the color.
My photos don't even do it proper justice. Imagine looking at a glass jar full of honey, backlit by the sun. It is such a beautiful color.I have to imagine it’s his own unique mix where beeswax is just the main ingredient. It does not mention how they are specifically tanned. The majority of his stuff if not all, is veg. Tanned I believe. But as we all know individual tanneries have their own special ways of doing chromeexcel or veg tanning. So I don’t know if it’s a mix of tanning plus beeswax or just the special beeswax finish that gives his stuff life. But man his stuff is just so uniquely Thedi. Everyone of his pieces you can’t mistake for anything else. And every time I see your jacket @Guppy I literally drool over that color. If I ever get myself a Thedi it will be cognac buffalo without a doubt in my mind.
Man I love that color. That's what @Guppy and @red devil have their Thedi's in. It's top tier. God tier. Which is my favorite tier. Perhaps they can bless us with a full jacket pic?
decide what to do about button up/zip up, hand warmer/patch pocket issues..
I’m an XL let me know how it fits. I love that jacket too. I’m usually a 48RThat jacket is spectacular, was talking with Carrie about it. Fingers crossed XL fits, then decide what to do about button up/zip up, hand warmer/patch pocket issues.
Just want the perfect jacket, that's all...
I'm 6'1 192, slim large, 41r, and like very form fittingI’m an XL let me know how it fits. I love that jacket too. I’m usually a 48R
Ithe zippper and hand warmer model above looks about as good as it gets..
I agree, it's so sick, only thought is that the shawl collar with button up is very unique.the zippper and hand warmer model above looks about as good as it gets..
Ok thanksI'm 6'1 192, slim large, 41r, and like very form fitting
Carrie says these rum very euro slim, so trying an xl, will keep you posted
For anyone who has a Thedi Buffalo, what are it's qualities? Is it mean to eventually be softer than say, horse? I don't know much about Buffalo hide.
I know you said in your hand the Buffalo is the stiffest sample... I wonder if it would stay that way in the context of a jacket or if it'll eventually soften up and maybe even overtake the horse in comfort.
Goat is never an option for me as it doesn't patina well/easily.