Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side vs Hermann Oak A Grade Veg-Tan Side

Buy the Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side for small goods where a soft, even, low-stretch leather matters: wallets, watch bands, small bags. Buy the Hermann Oak A Grade when you want a very firm, thick side you can split down and a natural veg-tan that takes tooling and dye well. The Sienna is thinner and more forgiving out of the box; the Hermann Oak is heavier stock with a firmer hand and a brand to work around. Owners of the Hermann Oak rate it highly for quality, though some report stained spots and slow shipping.

• Choose the Sienna Milled Veg-Tan Side if you are making wallets, watch bands or small bags and want a thin, pebbled, low-stretch leather that needs little prep.
• Choose the Hermann Oak A Grade if you want a very firm, thick natural veg-tan side you can split to your own weight and use for tooled or structured projects.