I visited the Saturday market today and spoke with him. The dyes he uses on his leather is amazing. I wasn't originally going to buy anything, but came home with a mahogany and black rustler card holder. I may go back for a full size bifold.
Really nice wallet! Just curious, do you think you’ll end up missing the extra pockets the SBL wallet had. Seems like only 2 pockets on each side would take some getting used to.
I don’t think I’ll miss the extra pockets. All of my cards fit easily into the 4 pockets and bill area in this wallet. Since most cards I carry are not used too often, I think it will work out well.
Really cool. I think we all feel this way where we fancy a change of wallet after a while, can always go back if we want. I have about 7 "quality" wallets now haha
I actually just sold my SBL bifold today lol but I don't believe in holding onto much that I don't need. The SBL did its job for nearly 5 years and now its on to its next chapter. Time to wear in a new one that might be kept even longer!
Would be a Top Grain (surface has been shaved to promote uniformity of texture.) Full Grain would have visible bumps, bites, wrinkles and minor scarring. Full Grain is a little stronger, but the quality of Top Grain is still excellent. Lining wallets can be challenging. An artisan is constantly walking the line between cosmetic/ergonomic appeal and product bulk. If a crafter uses fabric to reduce thickness, it never lasts. When a craftsman uses leather lining, the product gets bulky. My preference as an artisan is to wax burnish the flesh side of the inner cover then leather line the reverse card battery. This delivers the quality of a lined product and keeps thickness at a minimal. Natural Veg Tan is always interesting as it reveals patina the fastest. Will likely turn a light amber over time then grow steadily brown. The cosmetics of the edges could be better, but for $100 I'd say you got a good wallet. Cheers! 🍺
I visited the Saturday market today and spoke with him. The dyes he uses on his leather is amazing. I wasn't originally going to buy anything, but came home with a mahogany and black rustler card holder. I may go back for a full size bifold.
Beautiful wallet, a tasteful design & material choice
Agreed!!!
Really nice wallet! Just curious, do you think you’ll end up missing the extra pockets the SBL wallet had. Seems like only 2 pockets on each side would take some getting used to.
I don’t think I’ll miss the extra pockets. All of my cards fit easily into the 4 pockets and bill area in this wallet. Since most cards I carry are not used too often, I think it will work out well.
Really cool. I think we all feel this way where we fancy a change of wallet after a while, can always go back if we want. I have about 7 "quality" wallets now haha
I actually just sold my SBL bifold today lol but I don't believe in holding onto much that I don't need. The SBL did its job for nearly 5 years and now its on to its next chapter. Time to wear in a new one that might be kept even longer!
Wallet update ?
Would be a Top Grain (surface has been shaved to promote uniformity of texture.) Full Grain would have visible bumps, bites, wrinkles and minor scarring. Full Grain is a little stronger, but the quality of Top Grain is still excellent. Lining wallets can be challenging. An artisan is constantly walking the line between cosmetic/ergonomic appeal and product bulk. If a crafter uses fabric to reduce thickness, it never lasts. When a craftsman uses leather lining, the product gets bulky. My preference as an artisan is to wax burnish the flesh side of the inner cover then leather line the reverse card battery. This delivers the quality of a lined product and keeps thickness at a minimal.
Natural Veg Tan is always interesting as it reveals patina the fastest. Will likely turn a light amber over time then grow steadily brown. The cosmetics of the edges could be better, but for $100 I'd say you got a good wallet.
Cheers! 🍺
Link?
www.darkforestusa.com/handstitched/p/hand-stitched-wrangler
Wallet update?
Yes I would like to see an update