1 inch cordovan belt

Alright - I’m over trying to source this myself. Anyone know where I can find a 1” color 8 cordovan belt with an interchangeable buckle?
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bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan10mo ago
Working with a leather worker probably the move but also how big are full pieces of shell I guess horse asses are pretty big there’s probably enough for a belt
LeisurelyLoafing
LeisurelyLoafing10mo ago
I’m not sure one piece cordovan belts even exist, but there are plenty of shell belts on the market. I just haven’t been able to find one that I can swap the buckle on, and I refuse to accept that it’s not available somewhere off the rack.
Tsuga
Tsuga10mo ago
J Press has 1-1/8inch
Tsuga
Tsuga10mo ago
From a quick google, idk anything about shell cordovan https://jpressonline.com/products/no-8-shell-cordovan-belt-with-nickel-buckle
J. PRESS
NO. 8 SHELL CORDOVAN BELT WITH SILVER BUCKLE
Browse the Black With Gold Italian Leather Belt, or shop our selection of men's suits, dress shirts, or sportswear. View the Black With Gold Italian Leather Belt.
Tsuga
Tsuga10mo ago
The Tannery Row | Leather Distributor
Color 8 (burgundy) Cordovan Belt | The Tannery Row | Leather Dist...
Genuine Horween Shell Cordovan belt, crafted by Highland
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan10mo ago
Removable buckle is the key here
metcarfre
metcarfre10mo ago
Cordovan is a terrible leather for belts cmv
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan10mo ago
Throwback to my biggest MFA contribution the creation of the CMV thread
LeisurelyLoafing
LeisurelyLoafing10mo ago
Thanks for checking but those don’t have an interchangeable buckle Why?
zacheadams
zacheadams10mo ago
They do, I know they do because I read some piece about it eons ago on MFA Discussion was on how hard it was to find a shell large and consistent enough Trying to remember the person's name, I think it was one of the guys who made wallets way back (still may?) You could drop an email to Ezra Paul and ask him if his factory would or if he knows anyone who might
jorgeragula05
jorgeragula0510mo ago
You could reach out to Jesse from Guarded Goods.
metcarfre
metcarfre10mo ago
Doesn’t stretch, will probably crack. Just not a good belt leather
jawntanamo_bae
jawntanamo_bae10mo ago
@LeisurelyLoafing can I ask why you want an interchangeable buckle?
jarmul22
jarmul2210mo ago
Interchangeable isn’t that hard if it’s closed with chicago screws - which is decently common. I like being able to swap mine from silver to brass if one looks better than another in a fit Single shells exist, but I believe are usually made from donkey or mule shell Even if not, that’s still super hard to come by
LeisurelyLoafing
LeisurelyLoafing10mo ago
I dropped them a line earlier - 1” isn’t an option on their site but figure it’s worth a shot I don’t need it to stretch but crackling along the buckle is a concern. For the price of a nice calf belt figured might as well go with shell. Didn’t even know donkey and mule shell was a thing Got a lot of buckles but mainly for my silver engine tuned buckle And most dress belts have ugly square buckles. Morjas has a nice one that I’ve been eyeing I think @Metcarfre might be into something with the cracking - might be why interchangeable buckles aren’t really a thing with shell.
awburkey
awburkey10mo ago
@LeisurelyLoafing have you tried reaching out to Guarded Goods?
LeisurelyLoafing
LeisurelyLoafing10mo ago
Sent them an email yesterday