Very attractive, good quality. Only issue is the closing: not a magnetic "click", you must remember to push the closing before it catches.
Thanks, Gerald! Yes, the Beetle works differently from the Fractal belts that you have. The mechanism is more similar to the Dial belt, with two magnets inside instead of one. This gives the Beetle a distinct open and close action, and a strong snap shut that we really liked. Hope you enjoy wearing your new belt!
I own 2 other Obscure belts. The build quality and leather are both grade A. This is number 3. The Brass Beatle buckle is my favorite, both in how it looks and works. If you don’t already own one, this is the one to start with . If you already have another Obscure belt, now is the time to get another.
Thanks for the kind review, Kieran! Hope you enjoy wearing the Beetle as much as your other belts :)
Great belt- might be my favorite of the Obscure belts I have. The buckle is fun to play with but locks tight when you fasten it. Compared with my Space Dial, it is very hard to accidentally open. The rough texture of the distressed leather is a little hard to get used to, but it really makes it unique.
Thank you, glad to hear you're enjoying your new Fractal! I think you'll like the distressed grey leather even more as it softens and develops a little patina over time.
I’m an amateur but skilled leather worker, and I have been making my own belts for a while. I do keep an eye out for belts when I’m at art fairs and such, but it’s just to look for inspiration, and ideas to try out. At the Saint James Art Fair in Louisville Kentucky I came across Obscure Belts, and was so entirely blown away by their work. I can’t decide if I’m more enamored of the quality of the hand cut leather, or the originality of the buckles. I bought one immediately. By day I’m a horticulturalist, so I’m sweating, getting into mud, dirt , clay, getting rained on- You name it. I’m also clipping and unclipping tools and tool holsters and a set of heavy duty bracers from my belt the entire day, and yet my Obscure Belt not only takes the abuse, I can also knock the dirt off, give it a quick buff, and it’s fantastic with a suit, or a cocktail casual look. Literally came to the site today just to buy another belt, but figured I’d also drop a review because I fully love this now indispensable piece of my wardrobe.
Thanks for the very kind review! We love hearing about how well your belt is holding up. Hope you enjoy wearing it for many more years.
This Outlaw Gun Buckle with western leather is the real deal. Soon as I pulled it out of the box, I could smell that hand-tooled leather. I get compliments every time I wear it, and I’m proud to say it’s made by real craftspeople who still do things the right way — by hand.
If you’re a gun lover or western fan, this buckle’s a winner.
I ordered a handmade belt from this shop as a birthday gift for my husband, and it exceeded every expectation. The craftsmanship is outstanding — you can tell it’s truly handcut leather, made with care and attention to detail. The leather feels rich and durable, and the finish gives it such a timeless, classic look.
My husband was thrilled with it! It’s such a unique belt, unlike anything you’d find in a big store, and he now wears it every day.
If you’re looking for something meaningful and built to last, I can’t recommend this shop enough.
I recently got my newest belt from Obscure Belts and I’m honestly blown away. The quality is amazing — super sturdy leather and you can tell it’s built to last. It fits perfectly and looks great with everything from jeans to dress pants. Shipping was fast and the packaging felt really thoughtful. Definitely my new favorite belt!
I wear this belt daily, and it hasn’t loosened, cracked, or worn down. The magnetic trigger buckle locks tight every time. Obscure Belts nailed it with this buckle.
I picked up this beauty at the St. James Court Art Fair this past weekend. The artist was so friendly and helpful in fitting me. The buckle feels like super high quality and I love the color of the brown leather. Definitely recommend!
I recently purchased the Outlaw Gun Buckle on a Western Leather Belt from Obscure Belts for my son, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience! This is actually one of many purchases from them, with my first being back in 2005 at the Pomona Fair in California, and their quality has remained exceptional over the years. The craftsmanship of the belt and buckle is outstanding—rugged, stylish, and built to last. The men in my family, including my son, absolutely love the unique design and attention to detail. Obscure Belts clearly puts heart into their work, and it shows in the durability and character of their products. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a high-quality, distinctive belt that stands out!
Thank you so much for remembering us all these years later! It's great to hear how much your family has enjoyed wearing our belts. I hope the Outlaw serves you well for many more years.
Love this belt!!! And had it custom ordered to fit my various jeans. It is high quality and very unique.
Always excellent and impressive!
The belt looks great, fits great, and the dial mechanism is one of the coolest belt buckles I’ve ever seen. I love it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you love your Dial Belt and that it fits so well. We hope you continue to enjoy wearing it for a long time. :)
I gave my nephew a gift card for a graduation present. They seem like great belts and my nephew wears his all the time now. Happy I found him something he likes and will wear throughout college.
Awesome as always. Waiting for new designs.
Top-notch guys, punt intended. I love this belt. It looks great, and it fits perfectly. It's easily the best belt I've ever owned. Thank you for such a wonderful product.
I was especially pleased with my new belt, it is as pictured, although due to the quality of the materials it is slightly heavier than what I expected, and runs a bit short in length so order a few sizes larger.
At IRML, the obscure belts vendor showed me their work and I was so impressed. I bought two belts. One was a discontinued model, but I found it to be quite pleasant and pleasing.
Love the belts, have three already. Thank you for the repair screw and fastening tips.
Thanks for being a long time fan, Ted! Happy we could get your belt back in working order. Hope you enjoy the new one just as much.
Love this belt I met them at an Art fair and did not pull the trigger at the time but kept thinking about it and luckily found the website online. Ordering was super easy I just followed the directions for a custom fitted belt and responses were prompt and received the belt within a week. Very good construction and I like that it I adjustable depending on what I am wearing. Thinking about purchasing another with different buckle. Very satisfied.
Thanks for the kind review, Hector! I'm glad you found us again and happy to hear the custom size belt was a good fit. Hope you enjoy wearing it. :)
This thing is awesome and of superior quality. The leather is very nice and the buckle is amazing,
This is a great belt- true to size, very well made. The one short fall is the height of the nub that the buckle engages. It is tall enough to be a very tight fit on several different brands of pants as it passes through the belt loops. It's not a big issue, but it does limit what you can wear it with.
Never had a belt like this. Very sturdy and looks great.