F. Hammann 5205 Leather Tape Measure - Black Chervo

• Model: 5205 Leather-Bound Tape Measure — A highly tactile, luxury everyday tool combining precise internal engineering with master leatherwork.
• Color: Black (Schwarz) — A deep, professional black achieved on naturally dyed Chervo calfskin, preserving the hide's natural pebbled grain and luxurious hand-feel.
• Origin: Made in Germany — 100% handcrafted by F. Hammann, Germany’s oldest leather goods manufactory established in 1864.
• Material: Premium Chervo Calfskin — Exceptionally soft yet highly durable European calfskin, meticulously hand-fitted and stitched around the circular housing.
• 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, 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 – Black Chervo

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 steel housing is completely encased in premium Black Chervo calfskin. This naturally dyed, heavily textured leather provides a superior tactile grip, ensuring the tape measure is warm to the touch and resilient against daily use. Measuring just 4.5 cm in diameter, this tape measure is an essential, elegant companion for tailors, architects, designers, or anyone who appreciates perfectly crafted German desk accessories.