2026 TEST SAMPLE - GB Specification -
GB: Germanic Bronze
MORAY Mini Brief
-GB Specification-
For the 2026 TEST SAMPLE,
we are actively using horse leather with a wax-finished brown core over a natural horse leather base,
and Dahl plating for metal parts.
This combination of horse leather with a brown core + Dahl plated metal fittings
is named and will be developed as the -GB Specification- (Germanic Bronze Specification).
The origin of Dahl plating is said to be derived from the English word "Dark"
or its dark color "Darl".
Historically, Dahl plating had various color tone variations,
and it was widely used as a luxurious decorative finish in Japan's furniture industry during the 1960s and 70s.
The manufacturing method involves thinly plating black over a brass or copper base.
When new, the finish is not just black, but subtle gradations are created by uneven coloring and light,
and as it is used, the metal parts also develop a brown core-like texture, which is a characteristic of Dahl plating.
Among the various shades of Dahl plating,
there is a color name called Germanic Bronze.
For the 2026 TEST SAMPLE,
we hope you will enjoy the -GB Specification- (Germanic Bronze Specification),
which features both a brown core in the horse leather and a brown core in the Dahl plating.
Number of units produced: 1
COLOR: Black
SIZE : H (main body) 22cm × W 28cm × D 8cm
H (including handle) 32cm
SPEC:
Horse Nume Leather (Pit-tanned: Shinki Leather)
Herringbone Lining (Black Herringbone)
MANIFOLD MORAY Original Concho (Brass, Dahl plated)
YKK EXCELLA Zipper (Black)
Machine Sewing
Polyester Sewing Thread
[Interior]
Zippered pocket
2-tier side pocket (bottom tier: 2-section vertical pocket)
Orders are also available through our cooperating stores.
Miyagi Prefecture The STRIKE SKATE & Tackle Shop
Tokyo Kawakichi
Tokyo VILLAGEDOOR
Shizuoka Prefecture Barn Stormer
Aichi Prefecture MIRROR BALL
Shiga Prefecture FC.HIRATSUKA
Shiga Prefecture FORTYNINERS
Kyoto Prefecture grandguignol
Osaka Prefecture McFly
!! Attention !!
*Only 1 unit will be produced.
*As it is a living material, the texture of the leather will vary from piece to piece.
Areas with small healed scars or scuffs, which are proof of its life, are used within a range that does not hinder use.
We strive to produce our products carefully without unnecessary waste.
*You can also check the actual product at our company or at cooperating stores.
Please carefully check the size and other details.
[Evolving Horse Nume with a Brown Core Base in BLACK]
Horse Nume with a brown core base, which we started working on in 2025.
A challenge from "vintage feel" to "antique feel."
Black with an antique feel, where the base subtly shines through.
The brown core based black continues to evolve.
The -GB specification- was born from the creation of this horse nume.
What kind of leather is horse nume, and how can its wonderfulness be maximized?
In the past few years, including our previous experience, we have learned a lot more.
Various textures can be created depending on the tailoring method.
Please experience the versatile horse nume leather.
Horse nume leather by Shinki Leather is [delicate yet strong and versatile].
These contradictory elements are the essence of horse nume.
The fibers are very fine, and the tensile strength of the grain far surpasses that of cow nume.
The changes in appearance and texture due to finishing are diverse.
We feel that it is a special leather that is strong in tensile strength and flexible, making it resistant to scratches.
[Metal Parts]
-GB specification- features Dahl-plated brass MORAY conchos.
Other metal parts, excluding zippers, are also Dahl-plated.
Please enjoy the brown core not only in the horse nume but also in the Dahl plating.
The exterior, based on the inherited design of our current wallets and other products, now incorporates the new MORAY design.
Puffed-up tailoring for a pleasant leather "feel."
We eliminated wrinkles in the leather to achieve a finish that combines antique and luxurious aesthetics.
The horse nume leather within the window frame of the puffed-up tailoring is the same as the main body's horse nume leather.
Even with the same leather, different tailoring creates completely different appearances, allowing you to feel the difference in texture.
The bag features unique lines that make its width and design appear different depending on the viewing angle.
The interior has a zippered pocket on one side.
The other side has a two-tier pocket.
Set at a height that allows long wallets to be stored vertically.
To improve accessibility, it allows for side-by-side storage rather than stacked storage.