Genuine new leather, great fresh smell, hand made, strong, very comfortable.
I would not call the leather soft and supple, it is what it is it....strong new leather, pulling a gun in and out repeatedly would in my opinion begin to wear the finish of the cylinder etc. Some guns may need an additional slot cut in the holster flap to close it freely.
May not fit some guns, others say they fit their Colt SAA but the one I tested did not.
If you are specifically looking for a replica Webley flap holster, this is exactly what you will get. It is well made, strong and comfortable to carry.