Let the morning coffee have a cup of its own. The Leather Wrapped
Enamel Mug is a 12 oz (350 ml) enamel mug in a hand-stitched leather wrap that
unsnaps for washing. It comes in 6 colors and takes up to
13 characters of name engraving on the leather.
Leather Wrapped Enamel Mug Features
Enamel over steel
Enamel is glass fused onto steel: it does not react with what you pour into it, it holds no
flavors, and it takes a knock that would end a ceramic mug. It is the material camp cups have been
made from for a century, for exactly those reasons.
A leather wrap that comes off
The body wrap closes with snaps, so it lifts off when the mug needs washing. The
leather on the handle is fixed and does not come off, which matters for how you
wash it (see below).
12 oz, and the right shape for it
The mug holds 12 oz (350 ml) and measures 3.1" x 3.1" (8 x 8 cm),
mouth across by height. That is a full cup of coffee, not an espresso, and the wide mouth is why it
cools to drinkable temperature quickly.
Six colors, and two leather options
Khaki green, mustard, white, red, black and brown. You also choose between leather with a
name engraved and leather with a name engraved plus a metal badge
at checkout.
Mug Dimensions and Material
The enamel body is glossy and comes in six colors, with a plain rim; the leather wrap is
full-grain, hand-stitched, and darkens with the warmth of the mug and the oils on your hand. Enamel
chips if you knock a hard edge into it, and those chips are part of how a camp mug ages.
Leather Wrapped Enamel Mug specifications
| Capacity |
12 oz (350 ml) |
| Dimensions |
3.1" x 3.1" (8 x 8 cm), mouth across by height |
| Body |
Enamel, glass fused onto steel |
| Leather |
Full-grain calfskin |
| Body wrap |
Snap closed, removable |
| Handle leather |
Fixed, does not come off |
| Dishwasher |
No |
| Microwave |
No, the body is steel |
| Colors |
Khaki green, mustard, white, red, black, brown |
| Name engraving |
Up to 13 characters |
| Production |
Handmade |
How to Wash It
- Unsnap the body wrap and take it off
- Wash the enamel by hand, with warm water
- Dry the mug, especially around the fixed handle leather, then snap the wrap back on
- Never the dishwasher and never the microwave
An honest limit, and it is the important part of this page: the mug is not dishwasher
safe, because the leather on the handle is fixed and cannot be removed from the heat and
the detergent. It must never go in a microwave, since the body is steel under the
enamel. Do not put it on a stove either: the enamel would take it, the leather will not. If you
want a mug you can throw in a dishwasher every day, this is the wrong one.
How to Pair the Mug
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The rest of the set: the
Leather Wrapped Flask and the
Leather Coaster share the same leather.
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As a gift: 13 characters of engraving and six colors makes it a personal
gift that does not need a size guessed, and it is one of the pieces that ships with a wooden gift
box option.
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The Semender pairing:
Semender Leather Balm once a month (every two to three months for occasional use) on the
wrap keeps it from drying out next to a hot mug.
Mug Care
- Hand wash only, with the body wrap removed
- Dry the handle leather properly; it is the part that stays wet longest
- The leather darkens and gains character over time. That is not a flaw, it is patina
- Enamel chips where it takes a hard knock. That is the nature of enamel rather than a
fault
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is it?
Twelve ounces, 350 ml, measuring 3.1" x 3.1" (8 x 8 cm) across the mouth and in height. That is a full mug of coffee or tea rather than an espresso cup, and the wide mouth brings it down to drinking temperature fast.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. The leather on the handle is fixed and cannot be taken off, so dishwasher heat and detergent would ruin it. Unsnap the body wrap, wash the enamel by hand and dry it before putting the wrap back.
Can I microwave it?
Never. The body is steel with enamel fused onto it, and steel does not belong in a microwave. The same goes for a stovetop: the enamel would cope but the leather would not.
What is the difference between the two leather options?
One is leather with your name engraved; the other is leather with the name engraved plus a metal badge fitted to it. Both use the same leather and the same mug; it is a question of whether you want the badge on the front.
Does enamel keep drinks hot?
It holds heat a little longer than thin ceramic, but it is not insulated and a wide mouth loses heat quickly. Enamel is chosen for durability and for not reacting with what you drink, rather than for insulation.
A mug you take camping and still use at your own kitchen table.
