Full Grain
Full grain leather is the top most layer of leather with only the hair removed so it retains all of the natural grain and strength. Due to its density and durability, it is regarded as the absolute highest quality leather type available. The only downside to full grain leather is that it will show all of the blemishes on the hide.
➤ Our Bullhide Floggers and Bison Floggers are crafted from full grain hides, giving you that strong, thuddy impact paired with durability.
Top Grain
Top grain leather is very similar to full grain. It is made by taking full grain leather and buffing or sanding off surface blemishes to create a more uniform look. The sanding process makes it smoother, more flexible, and easier to work with, though it loses a small amount of durability. Its more uniform look is the reason it is often used for high end jackets and bags.
➤ Many of our Cowhide Floggers are cut from top grain, balancing strength with flexibility for a versatile sensation.
Nubuck
Commonly confused with suede, nubuck leather is top grain leather that has been buffed and sanded in a way to create a soft velvety nap on both sides. While nubuck does look and feel like suede, it is made from a higher quality layer of leather giving it more strength and durability.
➤ Our Deer Floggers often fall into this category — soft, flexible, and forgiving, while still durable enough to last.
Suede
Most people are familiar with suede. It is soft, it is flexible, it feels lovely on the skin. Suede is made from leather split from the top grain so it can come in many different weights. Like nubuck, it is sanded and brushed in a way to leave a nap finish on both sides. The difference between suede and nubuck is the layer of leather it is made from. Nubuck is made from the top grain layer of leather giving it its strength and durability. Suede is made from the lower, split layer so it can be sold cheaply. While not as fragile as genuine leather, it will wear more quickly than nubuck. Unlike genuine leather, suede it is not layered and it does not have a finish put on it.
➤ Our Deer Floggers with suede finishes are especially popular for beginners, offering a light, thuddy sensation without sting.
Bison
Bison hides are not stretched during tanning, meaning they retain full strength and their large pebble grain. This makes them heavy, thuddy, and durable.
➤ Our Bison Floggers are a perfect example — dense and powerful, built for deep impact play.
Bull
Bullhide is thicker and denser than cowhide, often full grain. It provides weighty, thuddy sensations with some sting in thinner falls.
➤ If you want heavy impact with presence, explore our Bullhide Floggers.