東京で生まれ変わった、永遠のアイコン。

Japan has always had a way with design. Although the Edo period wound down nearly 160 years ago, Japanese metalworkers still abide by a simple ethos: keep it simple, strive for perfection.

Brooks has produced the B17 since the early days, 1898, and from the start, it has been an icon of design—its lines in perfect proportions and its silhouette cemented in books around the world.

This transcends distance, a friendship based on an understanding, a collaboration rich, and yet somehow quiet, in its details.

From Smethwick to Tokyo, just as Brooks has done for nearly 160 years, craftsmanship has taken centre stage as an exercise in simplicity and dedication.

The B17 stands at the heart of our factory in Smethwick, with every single saddle made by hand, one by one—just as we always have.

We couldn't be happier to collaborate with Blue Lug to bring the world a saddle that reflects our shared dedication—each one handcrafted in Smethwick and customised by its individual owner.

Now available worldwide. See dealers below.

A special thanks goes out to everyone who helped make this possible.

Thank you Blue Lug for inviting us.

Thank you Kondo-san for having us in his factory in Niigata prefecture.

Lisa from our factory in Smethwick for standing for this portrait.

Lloyd J. Wright for taking said portraits.

And everyone else involved, we couldn't have done it without you.