The charm of aging "Tochigi Leather"
"Tochigi leather" is the highest quality genuine leather that gains luster and texture the more you use it. It is loved by many people as ``leather that grows with people'' and reflects the personality of its owner.
Here, we will introduce the aging effect of Tochigi leather, which COVERARY staff actually used for two months.
Testing begins with a new case
We started testing with two colors: natural tan (image: left), which is the lightest color among Tochigi leather, and green (image: right), which is a deep color. There are no noticeable scratches other than the natural scratches on the leather itself, and it has a slightly matte appearance.
*Photo taken on May 28, 2024
Changes after 2 months of use
In both colors, the leather itself has a luster that can be seen at a glance, and the color has changed to a deep color. This is one of the aging effects that occur when leather comes in contact with the ultraviolet rays and oils from your hands that you are exposed to in your daily life.
*Photo taken on July 29, 2024
Even the small scratches that were made...
Tochigi leather has a gentle texture that is unique to organic products, and is prone to minor scratches during use. Even those scratches, combined with the beautiful luster that has appeared over time, give it a vintage look.
For more attractive aging
This time, I purposely used the case without performing daily leather care. Tanned leather is sensitive to moisture, and if it gets wet it will stain as shown in the image.
To prevent stains, it is effective to use a care spray in advance. Scratches and dirt that are inevitable in this lifestyle also become part of the texture.
With daily maintenance, you can enjoy the attractive aging process for a longer period of time. Please see this article for leather care methods.
As you use Tochigi leather, the color will deepen and it will become a unique item for you.
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