NWTeal
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Very interesting since Carmina advertises themselves as specialists in shell cordovan. Not saying they aren't since I have some of their shell and I love it, but maybe doing little to the shell expresses their knowledge of the material.Speaking of shoemakers finishing shell themselves - Nick and I were chatting about this, and in his opinion, Carmina is the shoemaker that does the least to the shells they receive and make into footwear. So if you want the unadulterated shell, buy Carmina.
And speaking of Carmina - Nick confirmed with me that Carmina's "rubi" shell is indeed Color #2, as I suspected.
I too assumed their Ruby was the same as color 2, but theirs has more of a shine than Alden's #2.