No.10 Key Case 【TW&S Bridle】

A classic, simple four-key case that naturally fits in your palm or pocket. The main body is made of traditional bridle leather, long produced in England for equestrian gear, and the interior is luxuriously finished with Italian vegetable-tanned oiled nubuck. This piece harmoniously blends simple functionality with the robustness and exceptional durability of equestrian leather, and the smooth touch of oiled nubuck. It offers a smart, practical design that complements even tailored styles, and can be enjoyed as it ages beautifully. 【Main Body Leather】 The main body uses "Bridle Leather" (Color: Evergreen), historically manufactured for equestrian use by Thomas Ware & Sons, a long-established tannery in Bristol, England, boasting over 170 years of history. The leather, tanned in pit vats for dense, strong fibers, is meticulously hand-waxed by artisans for over 10 weeks, with waxes like beeswax and vegetable oils repeatedly applied and infused, resulting in a durable and water-repellent leather. The white powder on the leather's surface is called "bloom," which is the solidified wax that has seeped out, and it is a symbol of bridle leather. *The amount of bloom may vary depending on the product. 【Interior Leather】 The interior is luxuriously crafted with "Texas," an oiled nubuck leather made using the "vacchetta" tanning method by Tempesti, a renowned tannery in the Santa Croce region of Italy, the birthplace of vegetable tanning. Unlike suede, which has a napped finish on the flesh side, nubuck is processed on the grain side (the outer surface) of the leather, making it durable and smooth to the touch. "Texas" is particularly rich in oil, allowing you to enjoy exquisite aging as its luster and color deepen with use. 【Simple Design】 Designed for everyday use, this item features a streamlined, user-friendly design with no unnecessary elements. 【Key Hooks】 Equipped with four hooks that are designed to be secure and easy to attach. The contrast between the satin gold hardware and the evergreen leather is beautiful. 【Snap Button】 A snap button securely fastens the case in one place. The brass snap button will develop a rich, aged patina over time, similar to the leather. 【Reinforced Leather】 The inner edges and the key hook areas are reinforced with double layers of leather for enhanced durability. 【Beautiful Edge Finishing with "Kirime Hon-migaki"】 "Kirime Hon-migaki" is the most traditional and valuable method for finishing leather edges. This technique involves shaving the edge flat, then repeatedly applying dyes, glue, and wax while polishing to create an edge that looks and feels like a single piece of leather, even when multiple layers are present. This process is time-consuming and requires significant skill and knowledge of leather properties, serving as a testament to the artisan's hand-finishing rather than mass production. ====================== 【Product Specifications】 Size: Outer dimensions = Height 11.0 x Width 6.0 x Thickness 3.0 cm Width when open = 17.0 cm Weight: Approx. 71g Materials: Main body = Bridle leather (Made in England) Interior = Oiled nubuck leather (Made in Italy) Hardware: Snap button (Brass) Key hooks (Satin gold) Function: Key hooks x 4 ====================== *As this product is made to order, please allow approximately 1 month from the time of your order. *The color of the product shown may appear different from the actual product due to your screen environment. Please understand this in advance. *As leather is a natural material, there may be minor scratches, color variations, scuffs, or wrinkles (called "tora"). Please understand these as characteristics of the leather. *The hardware shape may differ slightly from the images shown. However, the basic specifications remain unchanged, so please understand this.