Crazy Horse leather is prized for its rich color, supple feel, and beautifully weathered character. Its distinctive waxed finish creates a pull-up effect, allowing the color to subtly change when the leather is bent, rubbed, or scratched.
Those variations aren't imperfections. They're part of the beauty—and over time, they become part of your piece's story.
The best care is simple: brush it, keep it dry, condition it sparingly, and let it age naturally.
For everyday care, we recommend using only a clean, soft horsehair brush.
Gently brush away dust and surface dirt using light, even strokes. Pay particular attention to seams, folds, and areas that receive frequent handling.
Regular brushing keeps the leather clean without disturbing its natural finish and can help redistribute the surface waxes.
For routine care, this is usually all your leather needs.
Avoid stiff brushes, brass or wire brushes, abrasive cleaners, and anything designed to aggressively scrub the leather.
One good horsehair brush is better than a drawer full of products.
Don't worry about every mark.
The waxes within Crazy Horse leather can shift when the surface is rubbed or scratched, creating lighter areas that are part of its natural pull-up character.
Many small marks can be softened simply by gently rubbing the area with your fingertip or brushing it with your horsehair brush.
Brush first. Rub gently. Then leave it alone.
Crazy Horse leather has some natural resistance to moisture, but it is not waterproof.
If your leather becomes wet:
Never scrub wet leather or try to speed up the drying process with heat.
Crazy Horse leather is already treated with oils and waxes, so less is more.
Condition only if the leather begins to feel noticeably dry or stiff. Use a conditioner specifically intended for waxed, pull-up, or Crazy Horse leather, and always test it on an inconspicuous area first.
Apply sparingly. Too much conditioner can darken the leather or change its natural finish.
If it looks healthy and feels supple, leave it alone.
Keep your leather away from:
Store your leather somewhere cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight and heat.
For longer periods of storage, use a breathable fabric or cotton dust bag rather than airtight plastic. If needed, gently fill structured pieces with clean tissue paper to help maintain their shape.
Use it. Don't baby it.
A good piece of leather should collect a little history.
The softened edges. The occasional scratch. The subtle change in color where your hands naturally rest.
That's the beauty of Crazy Horse leather.
It doesn't stay exactly as it was when you bought it.
It becomes yours.
Give it a good horsehair brushing from time to time. Keep it dry. Condition it only when it truly needs it.
Then carry it often.
