Vass vs. CJ Handgrade Leather Quality

[NewConvert]

In your opinion, does Vass or CJ Handgrade have better Leander quality? Maybe the term quality is a bit too broad but I am referring to overall feel, suppleness, color, and durability. I am looking at getting a double monk made (MTO), and I was leaning towards the Vass but the CJ Handgrade Repton looks good as well. Leather qiai and color is very important in my choice. Thanks for your help!

 

[quar]

Vass leather is a little thicker and softer in my opinion. Vass do not antique their leathers at all though.

 

[Michael Ay329]

I bought a Vass Old English a year ago and compared it to a C&J wing monk made for Brooks Brothers

The quality of the Vass Oxblood calf leather was much better than the C&J. It was initially firmer (not stiffer)...but has molded well to my foot. The C&J molded faster and was softer, yet I gave the C&J to Goodwill as I found it to be too soft.

The leather for my C&J was not to C&J Handgrade quality

 

[rebel222]

To buy the Repton you have to shop at Ben Silver. Because of that, I will never own them.

Also, the Vass leather is better. As stated above, it seems to mold to your foot better. They are very different, however. I would suggest handling both before making this purchase.

 

[NewConvert]

U had problems with Ben Silver?

 

[upnorth]

Almost everyone knows someone who has a bad experience at Ben Silver. Not to mention the extraordinarily high mark ups.