About Us

Built by hand.
Built to last.

Ramey&Hem started with a simple idea: leather goods should be personal, well-made, and built to develop character over time — not mass-produced and disposable.

Brandon and Hem — founders of Ramey&Hem
Our Story

Craft over convenience

Every piece we make starts as a single panel of full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather. There are no shortcuts — no machine stitching, no glue-only construction, no synthetic materials. Each item is hand-cut, hand-stitched with waxed thread, and finished with burnished edges.

We believe the best products are the ones you watch being made. That's why every order includes build photos at each stage — from the raw leather to the finished piece. You're not just buying a wallet. You're part of the process.

The Build Process

From raw leather
to your hands.

01
Selection
We source full-grain vegetable-tanned leather from trusted tanneries. Each hide has unique character.
02
Cutting & Prep
Your panel is hand-cut using precision templates. Edges are beveled and stitch holes pricked with an awl.
03
Stitching
Two needles, one thread, every stitch locked. Stronger than machine stitching.
04
Finishing & Shipping
Edges burnished with beeswax, conditioned, photographed, and shipped with a handwritten note.
What We Value

Quality that ages well

Full-Grain Only

We never use bonded, genuine, or top-grain leather. Full-grain is the strongest, most durable part of the hide — and it develops a beautiful patina over time.

Made to Order

Nothing sits on a shelf. Every piece is made after you order it, personalized to your specifications. No waste, no overstock.

Transparent Process

Build photos at every stage. You see exactly how your piece comes together. No black-box manufacturing.