2026 TEST SAMPLE - GB Specification -
GB: Germanic Bronze
MORAY Round Fastener Card Case
-GB Specification-
For the 2026 TEST SAMPLE,
we have actively adopted dark plating for the metal parts and
brown core leather with a wax finish based on horse naked leather.
The combination of horse naked leather with a brown core and dark plated metal fittings
will be named and developed as - GB Specification - (Germanic Bronze Specification).
The origin of "darl plating" is said to be derived from the English word "Dark,"
or from its darkish color "Darl."
Historically, there were various color variations of darl, and
it was widely used as a luxurious decorative finish in the Japanese furniture industry from the 1960s to the 1970s.
The manufacturing method involves thinly plating brass or copper with black.
When new, the finish is not just black; it creates subtle gradations with color unevenness and light, and
as it is used, the metal parts also develop a brown core-like texture, which is a characteristic of darl plating.
Among the various shades of darl plating,
the color name "Germanic Bronze" exists.
In the 2026 TEST SAMPLE,
we hope you will enjoy the "dual brown core" of horse naked leather's brown core and darl plating's brown core,
recognized as the - GB Specification - (Germanic Bronze Specification).
Number of items produced: 1
COLOR: Black
SIZE: H12.0cm x W8.0cm x D1.9cm
SPEC:
Horse Naked Leather (Pit tanned: Shinki Hikaku)
MANIFOLD Original Ring (Brass Dark Plated)
YKK EXCELLA Zipper (Black)
Machine Sewing
Polyester Sewing Thread
Free storage: 2 places
Card storage: 1 place
Orders are also available at our partner stores.
Miyagi Prefecture The STRIKE SKATE & Tackle Shop
Tokyo Prefecture Kawakichi
Tokyo Prefecture VILLAGEDOOR
Shizuoka Prefecture Barn Stormer
Aichi Prefecture MIRROR BALL
Shiga Prefecture FC.HIRATSUKA
Shiga Prefecture FORTYNINERS
Kyoto Prefecture grandguignol
Osaka Prefecture McFly
!! Attention !!
*Only one item will be produced.
*As this is a living material, each piece of leather will have a different expression.
Small healed wounds or scratches, which are evidence of life, are used as long as they do not hinder functionality.
We strive to produce items with care, minimizing waste.
*You can also check the actual product at our company or partner stores.
Please take your time to confirm the size and other details.
[Evolving Horse Naked Leather: Brown Core Base BLACK]
Brown core-based horse naked leather, a new initiative since 2025.
Challenging the transition from "vintage" to "antique."
Black with an antique feel, where the base subtly shines through.
Brown core-based black continues to evolve.
The -GB Specification- was born precisely because this horse naked leather was created.
What kind of leather is horse naked leather, and how can its excellence be maximized?
These past few years have taught us a great deal, including past experiences.
Various textures can be created depending on the tailoring method.
Please experience the versatile horse naked leather.
Horse naked leather by Shinki Hikaku is [delicate yet robust, and versatile].
These contradictory elements are the true essence of horse naked leather.
The fibers are very fine, and the tensile strength of the grain far surpasses that of cow naked leather.
The changes in appearance and texture due to finishing are diverse.
We believe it is a special leather that is strong in tensile strength and flexible, making it resistant to scratches.
[Metal Parts]
The -GB Specification- uses an original brass ring with darl plating.
EXCELLA zippers are used in black.
The brown core of the horse naked leather and the brown core of the darl plating combine to form the [GB Specification].
Strength and gentleness
Robustness and delicacy
The characteristics of horse naked leather are embodied in MORAY.
This is the first time we've finished such a small product with MORAY.
The presence unique to this size is irresistibly endearing.
Puff-up tailoring that seeks "feel" in leather.
We eliminated wrinkles in the leather to create a finish that combines an antique and luxurious feel.
The horse naked leather in the window frame and the main body's horse naked leather are the same, despite the puff-up tailoring.
The tailoring creates completely different expressions for the same leather, allowing you to feel the difference in texture.
The interior remains finished with wrinkles.
Though all made from the same horse naked leather, it can show such a variety of expressions.
This wallet fully conveys the versatility of horse naked leather.
Though a card case, its use is varied.
Its palm-sized form and simple interior offer great freedom.