rharlow
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The silk-lined hazelnut lambskin by LC at Beige Habilleur look wonderful. They would be suitable for mild to cooler weather, maybe 10-15 degrees C. They won't be as durable as peccary, but they should be plenty durable for wearing three days per week. Plus, they would be better in the rain than peccary, since peccary is a terrible material for wet weather. And, since they're by LC, you can be assured that the hand-stitching work is top notch.
That being said, if you would like better insulated gloves that would insulate well down to 0 degrees C, and won't be worn in the rain or snow, I would recommend cashmere-lined peccary. I don't have much experience with Merola, but they are highly regarded and their quality should be at least equal to Hungant. The advantage I see in Hungant, though, is that you can get them made to order more easily, specifying the hide color, stitching color, strap type (button, wrap, button-hole, etc), and even color of the hide used in the quirks. Speaking of quirks, don't forget to request them. If the Merola gloves do not include quirks, that would be a deal breaker in my opinion. Also, as mentioned above, you can order a one-piece pattern from Hungant for an extra $100, not sure if Merola offers this.
Hope this helps!
That being said, if you would like better insulated gloves that would insulate well down to 0 degrees C, and won't be worn in the rain or snow, I would recommend cashmere-lined peccary. I don't have much experience with Merola, but they are highly regarded and their quality should be at least equal to Hungant. The advantage I see in Hungant, though, is that you can get them made to order more easily, specifying the hide color, stitching color, strap type (button, wrap, button-hole, etc), and even color of the hide used in the quirks. Speaking of quirks, don't forget to request them. If the Merola gloves do not include quirks, that would be a deal breaker in my opinion. Also, as mentioned above, you can order a one-piece pattern from Hungant for an extra $100, not sure if Merola offers this.
Hope this helps!