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Badalassi Carlo Minerva Smooth "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)

Badalassi Carlo Minerva Smooth "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)

5(14 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $114.99 at Rocky Mountain Leather Supply on Nov 9.

Our take on the Badalassi Carlo Minerva Smooth "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)

Minerva Smooth is a full-grain vegetable-tanned hide from Badalassi Carlo, a Tuscan tannery in the Pelle Vegetale Consortium. It is infused with a blend of Italian fat wax, which gives it the supple hand and slight firmness the vacchetta name refers to. The hide is dyed through, has a smooth grain with depth of color, and develops a patina as it ages. It suits leatherworkers making wallets, bags, straps and cases who want a traditional veg-tan that cuts and skives cleanly.

Best forLeatherworkers building wallets, bags and small goodsMakers who want a traditional veg-tan that patinasCrafters who prefer a supple hand with some firmnessBuyers wanting certified Pelle Vegetale Consortium leather
Pros
  • Full-grain, top-grade hide from a traditional Tuscan tannery
  • Fat-wax infusion gives a supple hand with a little firmness
  • Dyed completely through, so cut edges keep their color
  • Smooth grain with depth of color that patinas over time
  • Soft flesh side and easy to cut and skive
  • Pelle Vegetale Consortium certification backs the vegetal tanning
Cons
  • Veg-tan leather needs more care and darkens with handling
  • Natural hide variation means each piece differs in grain and tone
  • Firmness may be more than some makers want for soft, slouchy goods
  • Sold as a hide, so buyers must plan cuts around its size and shape

Badalassi Carlo Minerva Smooth "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES) prices at every store

  • Rocky Mountain Leather SupplyNew

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    $114.99Checked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

  • 5 / 514 ratings

Buyers rate it highly, praising the supple hand, smooth grain and the depth of color that comes through as it ages.

What people mention
  • Hand and feelPraisedBuyers describe a supple leather with a small amount of firmness that feels good in the hand.
  • Grain and colorPraisedOwners praise the smooth grain and the depth of the dyed color.
  • WorkabilityPraisedMakers say it is easy to cut and skive.
  • PatinaPraisedBuyers note it develops an attractive patina as it ages.

About the Badalassi Carlo Minerva Smooth "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)

Minerva Smooth is a vegetable tanned vacchetta leather from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Tuscany, Italy. The tannery uses traditional methods of tanning with tree barks that go back hundreds of years. Badalassi Carlo is a member of the Pelle Vegetale Consortium, which certifies leather tanned with strict traditional vegetal methods.

This is the tannery's top grade. It is full grain, with a supple feel and a small amount of firmness. The leather is infused with a blend of Italian fat wax, which gives vacchetta its characteristic hand and feel. The grain is smooth and the color has depth.

The leather is dyed completely through and has a soft flesh side. It is easy to cut and skive. As the leather ages, it develops a patina. Every hide is unique, so dimensions are approximate.

Leather type
Vegetable tanned vacchetta, full grain
Finish
Smooth grain, infused with Italian fat wax
Dyeing
Dyed completely through
Tannery
Badalassi Carlo, Tuscany, Italy
Origin
Made in Italy
Full hide
Average 12-16+ sq ft (approx. 48 x 48 in)
Half hide
Average 6-8+ sq ft (approx. 24 x 48 in)

Questions and answers

What is vacchetta leather?
It is vegetable-tanned leather infused with a blend of Italian fat wax, which gives it its characteristic supple hand and slight firmness. Minerva Smooth is Badalassi Carlo's version of it.
Is this leather full grain?
Yes. Badalassi Carlo calls Minerva its top grade, and it is full grain with a smooth surface and a soft flesh side.
How is it tanned?
It is vegetable tanned with tree barks using traditional methods. Badalassi Carlo is a member of the Pelle Vegetale Consortium, which certifies vegetal tanning.
Is the color dyed through?
Yes. The hide is dyed completely through, so cut edges keep their color rather than showing a pale core.
What is it best used for?
It suits wallets, bags, straps, cases and other small goods. The supple-but-firm hand works for both structured and softer pieces.
How does it compare with other Badalassi Carlo leathers?
Minerva Smooth is the smooth-grain, fat-waxed option in the top grade. Other Badalassi lines differ in grain and finish, so pick by the surface and hand you want.
Where is the Badalassi Carlo Minerva Smooth "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES) cheapest?
At Rocky Mountain Leather Supply, for $114.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Badalassi Carlo Minerva Smooth "Vacchetta" Veg Tanned Leather (HIDES)?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 14 ratings.

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