Keep it real!

Sep 24, 2020,00:08 AM
 

Ostrich is a nice leather to use, especially with the nubuck ostrich variants they have nowadays.  I've got one incoming in navy too.

Many strap makers nowadays on social media esp Instagram, and on ebay from Vietnam, all at fair prices. 


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Strap question

 
 By: Thomas_3 : September 23rd, 2020-13:45
Considering replacing a strap, with todays imitation exotic skin straps I think you have to have a pretty good eye to spot the difference between an imitation and the real deal. Should I go with an imitation ostrich skin strap, or pop for the real deal. O... 

In my experience the printed versions do not last as long as the original skins

 
 By: PoyFR : September 23rd, 2020-13:57
and if you find the right strap maker original skins are very accessible.

Give Banda a shot...

 
 By: MikiJ : September 23rd, 2020-13:59
I've had quite a few made with different leathers materials, but their Ostrich for $80.US + shipping is hard to beat

Ostrich is not endangered and they are commercially grown like big chickens

 
 By: cazalea : September 23rd, 2020-14:37
Personally I think the straps are very attractive. I have several - green, black, yellow ...  

Go for the real ostrich! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : September 23rd, 2020-15:31

Keep it real!

 
 By: NT931 : September 24th, 2020-00:08
Ostrich is a nice leather to use, especially with the nubuck ostrich variants they have nowadays. I've got one incoming in navy too. Many strap makers nowadays on social media esp Instagram, and on ebay from Vietnam, all at fair prices.