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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]

The Honest Brakeman

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