The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

[stephenaf2003]

Rollin through with a little AE bourbon shell

 

[stephenaf2003]

Church’s Crup in a beautiful egg plant burgundy.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Hey guys, was looking for the shoe care thread but couldn't find it. I have been watching some shoe care cordovan videos and some recommend treating them with just a damp cloth and brushing and if they have some scuffs use the Brift H ebony stick. Others do recommend using a cream. Which one would you say works best? And where can I get the Brift H ebony stick? Can't find it anywhere.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Hey guys, was looking for the shoe care thread but couldn't find it. I have been watching some shoe care cordovan videos and some recommend treating them with just a damp cloth and brushing and if they have some scuffs use the Brift H ebony stick. Others do recommend using a cream. Which one would you say works best? And where can I get the Brift H ebony stick? Can't find it anywhere.

My method for dark shell is just that, a damp cloth has tended to fix anything outside of gouges. Just water and lots of brushing restores them.

For my lighter colored shell, I rely pretty heavily on either Saphir’, or Burgol’s colored cordovan creams. For my tastes they are the best options, because they offer me the ability to restore the color to minor scuffs.

 

[Betelgeuse]

My method for dark shell is just that, a damp cloth has tended to fix anything outside of gouges. Just water and lots of brushing restores them.

For my lighter colored shell, I rely pretty heavily on either Saphir’, or Burgol’s colored cordovan creams. For my tastes they are the best options, because they offer me the ability to restore the color to minor scuffs.

That's actually quite helpful. Thanks, will try it. Sadly I already bought the burgundy cream haha but will try the damp cloth method.

 

[stephenaf2003]

That's actually quite helpful. Thanks, will try it. Sadly I already bought the burgundy cream haha but will try the damp cloth method.

I also own and utilize the burgundy cream. The oils in the Saphir’ make the shoes look great.

 

[Betelgeuse]

I also own and utilize the burgundy cream. The oils in the Saphir’ make the shoes look great.

And how regularly do you use it?

 

[stephenaf2003]

And how regularly do you use it?

Very rarely, only as needed, typically a dry brush is all that’s needed. I condition them as needed which is more than I use crème, and for that I use Bick pretty exclusively. One thing though, I’m probably a guy that many would say babies shell. But, the truth is I baby all my shoes. I don’t wear my shoes through mud, bad weather etc. I have specific dress shoes that I wear in rainy weather, (suede, russian grain, zug, cxl) etc… I don’t wear any shell in bad weather, in addition, I’ve got an extensive collection of footwear, so it’s not like they get many wears.

 

[KarlHungus]

First real wear for these C&J Whiskey Pembrokes. Sturdy shoes

 

[armedferret]

The Strands getting the call yet again. Was enjoying some Willet purple-top single barrels at Jack Rose in DC, seemed appropes to wear Bourbon shell to the thing.

I've noticed numerous pairs I haven't worn in ages on the shelf regularly being passed up for a handful of ol faithfuls.

I refuse to dispose of any of them at this point.

 

[Bic Pentameter]

Hey guys, was looking for the shoe care thread but couldn't find it. I have been watching some shoe care cordovan videos and some recommend treating them with just a damp cloth and brushing and if they have some scuffs use the Brift H ebony stick. Others do recommend using a cream. Which one would you say works best? And where can I get the Brift H ebony stick? Can't find it anywhere.

I could only find a photo of the Brift H ebony stick, but have seen similar tools at Japanese shoe shops. I bought a whole array of horn tools on e-bay for a fraction of the price.

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Natural Buffalo Ox Cattle Horn Healthy Massage Scrapping Tool Pen Guasha Stick | eBay

Traditional Gua Sha Acupuncture tool. Natural buffalo horn. The color and shape are all different,will all send them by randomly.

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Gua Sha Tools Guasha Massage Tool Fish Shape Horn Scraping Plate Scraper | eBay

Widely used for facial massage, acupuncture massage, SPA massage, etc. Item Type: Scraping Plate. Buffalo horn has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood, calming down. Material: Buffalo horn.

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[EZB]

Just some navy shell boots today

 

[stephenaf2003]

Just fyi boys…

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[Betelgeuse]

I could only find a photo of the Brift H ebony stick, but have seen similar tools at Japanese shoe shops. I bought a whole array of horn tools on e-bay for a fraction of the price.

1pc Ox Horn Meridian Acupoint Massage Stick Guasha Tendon Pulling Stick牛角按摩刮痧拨筋棒 | eBay

Material ：ox horn. Size:Length approx 13 - 15 cm.

www.ebay.com

Natural Buffalo Ox Cattle Horn Healthy Massage Scrapping Tool Pen Guasha Stick | eBay

Traditional Gua Sha Acupuncture tool. Natural buffalo horn. The color and shape are all different,will all send them by randomly.

www.ebay.com

Gua Sha Tools Guasha Massage Tool Fish Shape Horn Scraping Plate Scraper | eBay

Widely used for facial massage, acupuncture massage, SPA massage, etc. Item Type: Scraping Plate. Buffalo horn has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood, calming down. Material: Buffalo horn.

www.ebay.com

Thanks!

 

[EZB]

Just some green shell today for work