Homemade leather case for my Travalong

[ERS4]

Travalong's original packaging is divided into two types: carton and leather case. I found the carton type, but I think the leather case is more convenient to carry and more delicate; so I sewed it myself with primary color cowhide referring to its leather case version.

I also printed black fonts according to the original bronzing pattern, which is more durable and does not fade.

Compare with the original carton.

 

[Gryffindor]

Travalong's original packaging is divided into two types: carton and leather case. I found the carton type, but I think the leather case is more convenient to carry and more delicate; so I sewed it myself with primary color cowhide referring to its leather case version.

I also printed black fonts according to the original bronzing pattern, which is more durable and does not fade.

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Compare with the original carton.
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Dang! This is awesome!

 

[ERS4]

Dang! This is awesome!

I couldn't help but finish this leather case before I received the razor, just based on photos and size information provided on the Internet, it was fortunately proved that the finished size was perfect.

 

[BigJ]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!

 

[gpjoe]

Well done.

 

[romsitsa]

Looks really professional. How do you print on leather?

 

[ERS4]

Looks really professional. How do you print on leather?

I put the leather directly into the inkjet printer, there are a few tricks to help align it and convince the printer to recognize it. Unfortunately, the size that can be printed is limited.
Finish with a splash of water repellent spray to keep the color long.

I made some "William Morris" money clips in the same way a few years ago for my own use.

 

[Scarry Knight]

I love the batwing and binder clips. Razor case as well. Beautiful work.

 

[aussietanker]

That's quite amazing. And looks just perfect for the era!

 

[huck1680]

Beautiful stuff.

 

[aussietanker]

Is that a copy of an original travelong leather case ie same shape and size?

 

[ERS4]

Is that a copy of an original travelong leather case ie same shape and size?

Since I never got the original leather case for travalong, I can only measure someone else's photo through a computer screen and drawing software; so I'd say the shape and size are close, but the details won't be exactly the same.
Like I fine-tuned the lines of the flip to fit the big snaps I'm used to fitting.

I taught packaging design courses in college, so experience with size and thickness also helps with designing leather case.

 

[desrgrl]

Love the William Morris designs. I had no idea you could do that on leather. I don't use money clips, I don't travel much, but if there was a razor case like that, I think I'd have to get it anyway. Beautiful.