You’ve probably seen the words full grain leather pop up often in our Instagram stories and posts — especially if you’ve been following us for a while.
As someone who crafts with leather by hand, let me tell you — not all leather is the same. Most of what you see in the market looks smooth and polished, but underneath it’s just plastic coatings and heavy processing.
Full grain leather? It’s raw. It’s real. And it ages like nothing else.
Full grain leather is taken from the very top layer of the hide. It's the strongest part — full of texture, scars, and character.
Unlike the processed stuff (bonded leather, “genuine” leather, or coated junk), full grain doesn’t hide its flaws. And that’s exactly why it lasts.
It ages better — builds patina as you use it
It feels alive — not plastic
It tells a story — every mark is natural
Think of it like solid wood vs. particle board. One gets better with time. The other falls apart quietly
Want to know if what you’re buying is full grain?
Here’s how I’d tell a friend:
Feel it – Real leather feels warm, not plasticky
Look close – You’ll see natural grain, not fake pebbles
Smell it – There’s no mistaking that rich, earthy smell
Ask directly – If it’s full grain, the brand will say it clearly. If they don’t? It’s probably not. 
If you're curious to experience full grain leather the way it's meant to be:
Smoothbore Tan Colour – Minimal, slim, with oil pull-up leather that darkens beautifully over time
People ask me why I don’t cut corners.
My answer? Because what I make ends up in someone’s pocket, or on their back, or carried through airports and road trips and years of life.
That deserves better than shortcuts.
So yeah — full grain leather is worth it. Not because it’s trendy. But because it’s real. Just like the hands that make it. And just like the people who carry it.