Oil Tan Leather Sides vs Tandy Leather Denver Side

Buy the Oil Tan side if you need thicker, tougher leather for chaps, belts, straps or heavy bags; its 4–5.5 oz weight and pull-up finish give more structure and durability. Buy the Denver side if you want a softer, lighter leather with a distressed, waxy look that ages into a vintage patina, best for wallets, linings, shoes and small bags. The Denver is the more forgiving leather to work and the more decorative; the Oil Tan is the stronger, more utilitarian hide.

• Choose the Oil Tan side if you are making chaps, belts, straps or heavy bags and want a thicker hide with strong pull-up.
• Choose the Denver side if you want a lighter, softer leather with a distressed, waxy finish that patinas over time.