This belt is exactly what I was hoping for. It’s got real thickness and heft, but it’s still flexible and comfortable right away — no “board stiff” break-in. The leather smells great and just feels like the kind of belt that’s going to get better the more you wear it.
You can tell it’s made to last, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it darkens and breaks in over time.
I’m already planning my next one from Homestead — the Russet Horsehide Veg Tanned Belt No. 1509. I just need to get it past my wife first.