Most belts have unnatural tanning, strange, fancy, "trendy" buckles, or are expensive. But it's a good belt. A great rich dark brown with slightly darker edges that just caught my eye. Solid brass? Gear not overloaded but with good weight. Good night. I have been waiting for a beautiful, affordable and attractive belt for the last 15 years to replace the one I still have. Solid leather, no laminated parts I didn't even know existed.