Brian...it's mostly just to show the features on the palm of the glove, though I think they are available like that if you like the look.
JR...I've never had any of the dye come off on my hand, and I've been wearing these(the deertours) for 5 months now, and I mean every single time I get on the bike. They never get stiff, have extra padding in the places you need it, and to me are not hot at all. Plus, the little leather strap with the velcro is very easy to use/adjust, and will keep the glove on your hand if you ever did go down. There's a few "testimonials" on the site, and a pretty good description of the "secrets" of deerskin. I'm lookin' at the PCI version for the extreme winter months.
The things aren't cheap, but it looks to me like they will last a number of years. Fox Creek Leather is absolutely the best leather goods you will ever find...period. I liked my jacket/gloves so much, I orderd a vest and a pair of chaps...thick, but supple leather. Don't forget to ask for Chippy and get 10 bucks off your order...just tell her you're a member of the CVO site.