Quality leather is what a shoemaker needs

A few weeks ago I contacted a finnish leather factory and provider: Ahlskog leathers. They provide almost individually reindeer leather, with the exception of some articles made of lamb. I asked via email that is it possible to get samples of their stock colors and some particular articles I was interested in. I was not only surprised of their quick reply with email, but of the thick envelope that waited for me in my kitchen table: two days after my email. Not only did it have the sample sheets I wanted, but also a pricelist and a handwritten letter with very relevant info. Now that's customer service! I don't know how it's usually done abroad, but here in Finland... this is something that all companies should strive to. So thank you Ahlskog!

Factory made reindeer leather isn't very familiar to me, as I've only dealt with completely traditionally handmade reindeer leather called in lapland as sisna. But the vibrant colors and the high quality of the samples makes me definitely want to try out Ahlskog's products. Most of the leathers were about 0,5mm thick which means they're mainly suitable for linings, but luckily few of the categories proved thick enough for uppers.
Can't wait to make a pair out of their leathers!

Just showing the catalog's front with two extra sheets for other articles.

And here's the whole set: four pages filled with beautiful colors and leather.

Instant love with the red suede <3

The extra surprise: a hand written letter! I'm not dealing with a robot! \o/
I know it's a small touch, but it just gives that something to remember :)

Yeah, I know this subject might have been aaaabit booOOooring, but I just wanted to share it. Coz it made-my-day! Period.