General
leather cover / cap
What does leather cover / cap mean?
The cover is the leather (often muir/motorcycle-style) cap, and in Old Guard protocol it carried real weight. Headgear was reserved for Tops or experienced/heavy bottoms — not just anyone could put one on. And the cardinal rule: never touch another man's cover. Handling someone's cap without that level of intimacy is a serious breach of etiquette. The cap reads as rank.
"Rule one at the club: you do not touch a man's cover unless you've earned that closeness."
Origin
Old Guard leather protocol; the leather cap ('cover') functioned as a marker of rank, restricted to Tops and experienced bottoms, with strict etiquette against others touching it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a leather cover or cap?
The leather cap is a piece of leather-culture headgear traditionally reserved for Tops or experienced bottoms, and you never touch another man's.
Is there etiquette around the leather cap?
Yes. It carries status and you never touch another person's cap without permission; it's a strong sign of disrespect.
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