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I have a friend who quit his day job working as a developer for a design agency. He now makes handcrafted leather products for men because he likes the satisfac

by rjett 12y ago

I have a friend who quit his day job working as a developer for a design agency. He now makes handcrafted leather products for men because he likes the satisfaction of working with his hands on physical products. Incidentally, Horween supplies all his materials. As you would expect from reading the article, it's quality stuff. If you're in the market for some cool products that will last a lifetime, check out starkmade.com.

aaronem 12y ago
That's some impressive work; I've preferred a trifold wallet for almost twenty years, but now I'm thinking about whether it might be worth going back to a bifold again.
sogen 12y ago
Thanks, how did he start or how did he get his first clients?
- erikholmberg 12y ago
  Hey there! I'm Erik, the guy behind J. Stark. I started by failing. I know that sounds funny, but I just started making things and learning 1 little piece to make better in the next iteration. I worked nights and weekends. I'm still not able to support myself 100% with this venture, but I have my heart in it and I'm willing to hustle and grind until I can. The first clients were free. Mostly friends and people I met that I asked what product they needed most. Then I went off and tried to make it. The reaction when someone holds something made by your hand is like a drug. If you want to talk more about it, feel free to email me. info [at] starkmade [dot] com
  - sogen 12y ago
    great stuff man, sending email tomorrow
cju 12y ago
Horween's Chromexcel is also used by Gustin for some of their wallets [1][2] and belts [3]. I have one of these wallet, the leather is really impressive. It's nice to get more details on it with this article. [1] https://www.weargustin.com/store/495 https://www.weargustin.com/store/495 [2] https://www.weargustin.com/store/622 https://www.weargustin.com/store/622 [3] https://www.weargustin.com/store/654 https://www.weargustin.com/store/654

by rjett 12y ago

aaronem 12y ago

That's some impressive work; I've preferred a trifold wallet for almost twenty years, but now I'm thinking about whether it might be worth going back to a bifold again.

sogen 12y ago

Thanks, how did he start or how did he get his first clients?

erikholmberg 12y ago
Hey there! I'm Erik, the guy behind J. Stark. I started by failing. I know that sounds funny, but I just started making things and learning 1 little piece to make better in the next iteration. I worked nights and weekends. I'm still not able to support myself 100% with this venture, but I have my heart in it and I'm willing to hustle and grind until I can. The first clients were free. Mostly friends and people I met that I asked what product they needed most. Then I went off and tried to make it. The reaction when someone holds something made by your hand is like a drug. If you want to talk more about it, feel free to email me. info [at] starkmade [dot] com
- sogen 12y ago
  great stuff man, sending email tomorrow

cju 12y ago

Horween's Chromexcel is also used by Gustin for some of their wallets [1][2] and belts [3]. I have one of these wallet, the leather is really impressive. It's nice to get more details on it with this article. [1] https://www.weargustin.com/store/495 https://www.weargustin.com/store/495 [2] https://www.weargustin.com/store/622 https://www.weargustin.com/store/622 [3] https://www.weargustin.com/store/654 https://www.weargustin.com/store/654