How easy does Shinki Leather teacore ?

[rickc007]

I ask because with a jacket, it want it remain new looking as long as possible

I know many like the patina and teacore, however I'm looking for black leather that will stay black

That said, if it did teacore, can you "fix" it, like with black leather cream or something ?

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

If you don’t like teacore, then why don’t you save yourself the trouble and find a different leather that’s dyed through?

Shinki is alright, but there’s nothing magical about it that you can’t find another veg-tanned substitute that’ll be less hassle.

That being said, how fast it’ll teacore depends on how often you wear it and what you’re doing in it. There’s some here who’ve had a Shinki jacket for a couple of years and there’s just minor teacore around the seams.

 

[zebedee]

Simmons Bilt Mustang Black horsehide is struck through (dyed through), as is Aero's black Vicenza. Those would meet your needs.

 

[rickc007]

If you don’t like teacore, then why don’t you save yourself the trouble and find a different leather that’s dyed through?

Shinki is alright, but there’s nothing magical about it that you can’t find another veg-tanned substitute that’ll be less hassle.

That being said, how fast it’ll teacore depends on how often you wear it and what you’re doing in it. There’s some here who’ve had a Shinki jacket for a couple of years and there’s just minor teacore around the seams.

Thanks, I was actually eyeing a shinki jacket and just wondered how robust the finish is

 

[dannyk]

Thanks, I was actually eyeing a shinki jacket and just wondered how robust the finish is

I do believe some shinki is dyed through as well it’s just not nearly as popular and used as often. It’s not their best seller but some makers do have some limited usage of it. But you’d have to specifically find that, or if it’s not mentioned email the maker to make 100% sure. Or as others have said it’s probably just easier and honestly cheaper to use a different veg tan leather.

 

[Sloan1874]

I have a seal shinki jacket for the best part of 10 years and in all honesty, it's hardly tea cored. The only area it's really worn through was along the edges of the zipper, and even then it was very slight.
One caveat, leather makers can adjust the 'hold' of the top coat. I had an A2 that began to deteriorate within a month of me getting it, which wasn't what I wanted, so it went back. I doubt Shinki are doing that sort, though. Their stuff takes months and months to make.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Thanks, I was actually eyeing a shinki jacket and just wondered how robust the finish is

What kind of jacket are you getting? Like mentioned, they do make non-teacore leather (aka Aniline finished, dyed-thru)
Shinki is just a tannery and not a singular term for the leather they produce.

 

[AerGuitar]

I do believe some shinki is dyed through as well it’s just not nearly as popular and used as often. It’s not their best seller but some makers do have some limited usage of it. But you’d have to specifically find that, or if it’s not mentioned email the maker to make 100% sure. Or as others have said it’s probably just easier and honestly cheaper to use a different veg tan leather.

I received some samples of Shinki called “Antique Horse” from a leather distributor here in the U.S. that is struck black all the way through. Has a different hand than the limited teacore shinki I’ve handled.