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Non uniform darkening is a hard one. Just using the belt will do it - very difficult to create an artificial patinae though. The bridle leathers are bridle leather because they're stuffed with wax, they don't take coloured polish well as a result, though the thinner creams like Saphir may well work better. Time, UV and use is the very best answer for the light colours though, London Tan ages beautifully all by itself
Charlie
Got my first bridle leather belts yesterday, a black quick release and a London Tan West End. The quick release works pretty well, easy to undo when I want it to and no wardrobe malfunctions yet. I got mine in pewter, which was not offered on the site, but after a few emails I got in a special order. It came much faster than the wait time I was quoted (which seemed reasonable for a one-off), so color me impressed. These definitely have a waxier feel to them than most leather, and seem like good quality. I think I've found my go-to source for dress belts. Now to figure out how to do a non-uniform darkening on the London Tan belt so it will match the AE bourbon color...
Glad you like them
Non uniform darkening is a hard one. Just using the belt will do it - very difficult to create an artificial patinae though. The bridle leathers are bridle leather because they're stuffed with wax, they don't take coloured polish well as a result, though the thinner creams like Saphir may well work better. Time, UV and use is the very best answer for the light colours though, London Tan ages beautifully all by itself
Charlie