Bridle leather sweatband?

[Charlie Huang]

I was wondering if English bridle leather would make a good sweatband. Any thoughts?

 

[buler]

I'm not familiar with bridle leather details (maybe bridal leather.... ) but I do have a derby with a sweatband marked "English Tanned Calf". Its very soft and nice.

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[SteveAS]

The bridle leather I've encountered has all been very thick. In that sense, it seems less than ideal.

 

[Inusuit]

I don't think so...

English bridle leather is probably too thick and stiff for a sweatband. I see it advertised on higher end belts, and - surprise - horse tack.

All of which reminds me of the old joke:

The desk clerk asks the honeymooners, "Do you want the bridal suite?"

To which the blushing bride replies, "No thanks, honey, I'll just hold onto his ears until I get the hang of it."

 

[carouselvic]

Insert rim shot here.

 

[Charlie Huang]

What is the ideal thickness? 3oz(1.2mm)? 4oz(1.6mm)?

 

[carouselvic]

Graham at Optimo uses .030"-.035" on his replacements on the two straws he's done for me.

 

[navarre_au]

Not sure of it for a sweatband - I think the processes it goes through (tanning\oiling\waxing) wouldnt give it the right charcteristics for a sweatband.

But it makes a great strop for a straight razor. It gets a lovely smooth shaving edge - and has a nice draw in use.