SaltyVeteran
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Morning All,
Going after a custom GS glove here shortly. Looking at either the 12.5 or the 12.75 pattern. Some 12.5's patterns are more naturally bowl shaped. Some are not, and as I'm unfamiliar with GS's patterns I would appreciate any and all input here on either of these patterns characteristics.
Glovesmith's leather. I have read that in the past GS was using Horween, but gave up on it due to the inability to get it in a timely fashion in the quantity that they wanted. What are they using now?
They have dura-tanned and oil tanned. I would love any and all info on these leathers. From what I have been able to learn, the OT leather is roughly 10% less thick that the DT, probably to maintain equal weights. DT is stiffer, takes longer to break in, OT is softer, requires less break in, and is less rigid after break in. In a previous post from Rous he stated that two different colors from the same type of leather weighed differently. The black leather was heavier by an ounce or so.
Options. You can order online, or send in a form, but it has been said that if you get a hold of the company directly they work very much one on one with a customer to produce a truly unique item.
Other than that it has been said they're customs USA shops puts out some of the highest quality gloves available. That works for me.
Thanks ladies and gents. Hope to see some responses here. Have a great day!
Going after a custom GS glove here shortly. Looking at either the 12.5 or the 12.75 pattern. Some 12.5's patterns are more naturally bowl shaped. Some are not, and as I'm unfamiliar with GS's patterns I would appreciate any and all input here on either of these patterns characteristics.
Glovesmith's leather. I have read that in the past GS was using Horween, but gave up on it due to the inability to get it in a timely fashion in the quantity that they wanted. What are they using now?
They have dura-tanned and oil tanned. I would love any and all info on these leathers. From what I have been able to learn, the OT leather is roughly 10% less thick that the DT, probably to maintain equal weights. DT is stiffer, takes longer to break in, OT is softer, requires less break in, and is less rigid after break in. In a previous post from Rous he stated that two different colors from the same type of leather weighed differently. The black leather was heavier by an ounce or so.
Options. You can order online, or send in a form, but it has been said that if you get a hold of the company directly they work very much one on one with a customer to produce a truly unique item.
Other than that it has been said they're customs USA shops puts out some of the highest quality gloves available. That works for me.
Thanks ladies and gents. Hope to see some responses here. Have a great day!