F. Hammann 5205 Leather Tape Measure - Coxorange Alpina

Model: 5205 Leather-Bound Tape Measure — A highly tactile, luxury everyday tool combining precise internal engineering with master leatherwork. Color: Coxorange — A vibrant, warm amber-tan finish that responds to use, developing a spectacular, highly personalized patina over time. Origin: Made in Germany — 100% handcrafted by F. Hammann, Germany’s oldest leather goods manufactory established in 1864. Material: Premium Alpina Bullhide — Exceptionally robust, vegetable-tanned European bullhide renowned for its resilience and breathtaking heavy-grained texture. Tape Specifications: 1-Meter Steel Tape — Features a flexible, high-quality steel ribbon extending up to 100 cm (39 inches), clearly marked with dual CM and INCH increments. Mechanism: Soft Retraction — Engineered with a smooth, continuous rolling mechanism. Designed without a locking brake or end-fixing, ensuring effortless extension and fluid, automatic retraction. Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.7 cm — An ultra-compact, perfectly circular profile designed to slip seamlessly into a pocket, pen case, or executive desk drawer. About the F. Hammann 5205 Tape Measure – Coxorange Alpina The F. Hammann Tape Measure (Model 5205) elevates a standard utilitarian instrument into a piece of everyday luxury. 100% handmade in Germany, it represents over 160 years of heritage leather-working applied to a compact, highly functional everyday carry (EDC) tool. At its core, the 5205 is built around a precision-engineered 1-meter steel tape featuring highly legible dual metric (CM) and imperial (INCH) measurements. F. Hammann utilizes a specialized soft-rolling mechanism devoid of a harsh locking brake. This ensures a fluid, satisfying pull and a smooth automatic retraction, giving the tool a refined mechanical feel. The housing is completely encased in premium Coxorange Alpina bullhide. This vegetable-tanned, heavily grained leather is designed to age beautifully, darkening into a rich honey-gold over years of use. Measuring just 4.5 cm in diameter, this tape measure is an essential, elegant companion for architects, designers, or anyone who appreciates perfectly crafted German tools.