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Oxford XCEL is an oil-tanned cowhide in a 5–6 oz weight, sold cut to the square foot. It has a smooth, consistent grain with little stretch, a waxy pull-up that shifts in tone as the hide flexes, and a soft hand that holds shape while still forming easily. Makers use it for bags, duffels, backpacks, wallets, cases and chaps. Against generic veg-tan or chrome-tan sides, it offers a more premium feel and a finish that looks refined without extra work, though it is sold rough cut rather than as a squared piece.
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Lowest price we've seen: $14.40 on Nov 2 at Etsy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.
Buyers rate the leather highly, praising its quality and the accuracy of the order. They note pieces arrive irregular in shape, with extra length added to compensate.
Oxford XCEL is an oil tan cowhide with a smooth, consistent grain and little to no stretch. It has a rich color and a waxy pull up, which creates natural highlights as the hide flexes. The leather cuts cleanly and predictably.
It is a 5 to 6 oz leather that holds its structure while still bending and forming easily. It suits bags, duffels, backpacks, wallets, cases, chaps and everyday carry pieces.
This leather is sold and cut by the square foot. The quantity selected is the square foot area of the piece cut. The piece is a rough cut with an irregular outline, not a perfect square, because the natural shape of the hide and any earlier cuts determine its outline. The full area ordered is always supplied. When ordering for a specific layout, add at least 20 percent extra to allow for the irregular shape.
