The Honest Brakeman

Hello! Very nice to meet you.My name is Bobby, aka the Honest Brakeman.Like many of you, I ended up here having heard and followed the sweet siren song of high end footwear, but I am a fan of all things well made and well loved. If it's made of leather, denim, wool, or wood… I probably like it much more than I should.I am a proud Canadian (having lived/worked in Alberta, BC, Ontario, and Quebec) so forgive my obvious bias toward Canadian companies.I have had many jobs over the years,  some in the field and some at a desk, so consider me someone who understands where aesthetic, utility, and durability meet to create value.That said, there is still much to learn which is what makes this fun.Today, I work in business strategy (desk) but also dabble in amateur leatherwork, something I am becoming increasingly enamored with. My goal here is to discuss our shared passion, ideally from a more playful less technical perspective — because it's supposed to be a hobby not a chore!You can drop me a line at: [email protected]