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A musing on binder edge styles...
ReplyDeleteOld skool Filofax binders were constructed by sewing two pieces of material together, with a simple cut edge. One of the changes of the 'modern era' was the introduction of the skived & folded edge. So I wonder what the reason for this was; it's not clear to me that either method is 'better'.
Skived & folded edges mean that the cross-section of the leather is not visible. As cheaper, painted leathers (rather than immersion dyed) were introduced, it allowed the cheap, grey leather beneath to be concealed. With wear, the paint rubs or peels off, revealing the undyed leather beneath (the Windsor seems a common suspect in this).
When cut edge style has been used in 'modern era' binders, it is often accompanied by a painted edge, again concealing the true nature of the leather.
All that said, some of my favourite binders are the very early Pocket binders, in kid leather; these have folded edges, but seem to still be quality leather.
Any thoughts, or preferred edge style?
The other difference I've often seen discussed is the difference between square or rounded corners!
DeleteSometimes you can see a certain amount of fraying with the old-school cut-edge style, for example with 2CLF. I try to refresh the slight color loss, at least on the black leathers, with a marker of the same color. So, I don't necessarily find this style that much better.
DeleteThe Filofax Facts book says a cut edge is better, as it retains the full thickness of the leather. However, when I spoke to the leather experts at Van Der Spek, they didn’t agree with this.
DeleteI'm not sure if VdS offer a simple cut edge? And they probably pride themselves on the skill required to skive and sew a folded edge (is it called 'booking'?). So that might influence their opinion. But maybe the folded face is more hard-wearing than a raw cut edge?
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