Keep up the great work! I picked up a Port wallet last summer, influenced a lot by your recommendation, and your assessment is spot on! Still smells great, I have about the same number of cards and slips of cash, and it stretched just enough so that it works great. I keep cash in the same slot you do, debit card in the slot behind, and on the "straight" outside slot, my ID and Costco card. :-) Like you say, this keeps the credit cards from premature wear and everything is still in its perfect place and easily accessible. It will probably be the last wallet I will ever need! Stay safe and thanks, again!
I’ve used this wallet every day since 2015 (I was a Kickstarter backer) and I can only say good things about it. Wears beautifully, super compact, highly functional - best minimal wallet out there.
I love my shell cordovan version...the feel is amazing on it. Also, their insider wallet is fantastic. 4oz thick leather than feels so supple, but the carry is incredibly thin. The new colors they are coming out with are badass.
@@walletopia Mark, awesome channel man! Only issue is now, because of your videos, I'm looking into the world of fountain pens and holy moley...what a hobby. Read (EXPENSIVE) Hobby.
Oh boy, yes, fountain pens are an expensive hobby, BUT, choose a brand and stick with it, much easier to learn the intricacies and what's available....both expensive and inexpensive, than jumping around to various brands.
Been carrying this for a few months and I have to say it has become my favorite wallet. It took a while to grow on me because I come from the school of Costanza wallets, and I use cash a lot. So when I switched to this design, I was just using the wallet wrong, trying to stuff a bunch of cash in the front pocket. I now carry this wallet in my front pocket (my low back thanks me) with my cards and some emergency cash, and carry my walking around money separately. It’s a perfect system for me, and I really enjoy the quality of this wallet!
Glad to hear you’ve made the adjustment, but if you do use cash, a cash wrap wallet is also very useful and just as minimal. The Das Offene Meer Houbei is a good example.
@@FRONTchardport wallet is a great wallet but I ended up switching to a big Finn from lost Dutchman leather about 18 months ago. It’s more forgiving of adding and subtracting cards over time because of the flap so it’s been super versatile for me.
Hey there, I just wanted to let you know I picked up one of their Horween chromexcel leather port wallets with olive drab stitching. Very excited to get it. It will be hard to replace my current wallet as it is so functional and minimalist in style but I’m going to give it a shot. Thanks!
Great review as usual! I carry this wallet myself. I really don't want to be "that guy" but their motto is actually "Heritage quality, heirloom durability." Just a heads up! I've noticed it in other videos too
I love this wallet found it on your website I’ll have to pick one up once I’m done with carrying my wally bifold 5.0 can’t wait to see your review on that
I find cash fits better in that front pocket when folded in thirds. I know most people won’t take the time to do that but it thins it out nicely and stretches the pocket a little more evenly
Actually, I take it back. Folding cash in thirds is a rather ridiculous notion 😂 I think I’d rather use larger denominations, less bills, and double fold
wish I would of known there were limited run colors, I got the all black normal one but would of loved to pick up a limited run one, either way very happy with this wallet, thanks for your reviews!
@@walletopia thanks for the quick reply, you do incredible work here, just signed up for their mailing list because of this comment, time to keep my eye out. My next try/buy shall be the XSTO!!!
Can you do a roundup of the wallets that carry cash quite well despite being minimalist? Like the Trove Cash Wrap and Abrasus Small? Having to scrunch up notes doesn't feel as elegant when the wallets are able to hold the cards so nicely.
This wallet is awesome, I would buy it but I carry more cash than cards so not for me at least for now...I assume this is your personal wallet of choice for every day!
Not my personal choice, just for the carry test, but I wouldn't mind it being my permanent wallet. But there are so many other great wallets that it's good I have variety 😀
Breaking in my natural port wallet as we speak. Can’t wait to get some patina. So far in two days it’s still too tight for 8 cards but I’m sure it will break in nicely
Can you PLEASE do a review of the ROIK AVENUE wallet or generally a ROIK line? I beg 🙏🏻 (ROIK Avenue is the best slim wallet ever made yet there are close to no detailed videos about it. There are only the short trailer ones)
How easy or hard is it to get to the cards in the center pocket ? With cards on both the front and rear pocket it looks like it would be hard to pinch the leather and get the cards out.
You do have to dig, so keeping less used cards there is better. I would on occasion have to remove the exterior cards so it would loosen up enough to get the middle cards outs, but then again, I had 11 cards in there 😀
@@walletopia if you put 11 cards in the wallet it really isn’t a minamal wallet anymore how do you use the wallet if you only want 4 cards now. I carry 4 cards and two of those cards I never use but I have to have them in me at all times. I wish I could just use one card for everything then you wouldn’t even need a wallet. Now a days pay with watch pay with phone. Even better get the Apple walllet and attach it to your phone you kill on bird with two stones.
so does putting a card in the front pocket will make it unusable in a long run? i don't use cash at all and been like that for maybe 3 years now so I like to put a card in there. I have 3 cards I use almost daily and I find it's easier to separate 3 cards out. 2 front and 1 back in each pocket so I don't have to put much stress on the leather which might get it loosen over time. I'm new to the leather wallet and never use a wallet this much expensive. Any thought? like at 3:03, I like it like that.
Damn, I love what you do here, keep up the good work man, just a question: do you plan to review the Serman Brand 5.S wallet? I am looking foward to this wallet, but I would love to see an review of yours about that wallet.
The middle slot is where you'll keep cards you pull our infrequently. If the leather is stretched you can get in there with your fingers. If not, then often you need to pull cards from the exterior slots to get to them.
The major with leather it’s stretches. If you went with much less cards I don’t think the wallet would be useable. I don’t know since I don’t wave this wallet. But usually if you have 4 cards in one pocket and then you decide to make your life with less clutter and get rid of two cards that pocket with not hold those cards. It’s really the only downside of leather for me. But leather looks so much better then metal wallets in my opinion
Yes, it will stretch and will have a hard time retracting by nature. Some leather like calf-skin does have a tendency to snap back a bit. Others will say to put it in water, let it dry and it was contract, but you risk ruining the leather.
I chose the Mitchell LWCW over the C&L Port. Smaller, thinner, lighter with easier access to the center pocket. And yes, in either case cash is best meant to go in the lower front pocket. Cards in that pocket are too exposed to wear.
I'm looking to buy a leather bifold wallet with a money pocket, but it is also fairly slim. I also want it to be fairly cheap with many features. Anyone have any recommendations?
Use the front slant slot for cash, if you put cards in there (which you can do) it begins to wear on the cards faster as it's exposed to wear. Cards go in the middle and back.
@@walletopia just a question why would the cards in the front slot wear more easily. I could be wrong but is that because the front slot sticks out the farthest so the cards will actually wear. I don’t I’ve ever seen that. So would this apply to the Jackson for the lost Dutchman wallet to? Or the pockets on both sides are the same distance? Sorry Mark I have no idea what I’m talking about. Can you please clarify...slowly...lol I appreciate it thank you 🤷🏻♀️
I have the LEAN and will do a review and comparison. Short of asking both groups, the best I could come up with is the Wayback Machine for their websites and any corresponding Kickstarter campaigns that were related. Interestingly enough, Raphael were taking pre-orders for their wallet on April 14th, 2014, but had their Kickstarter campaign begin in January 2014 with deliveries starting in February 2014. Craft and Lore were already selling the Port wallet on their website in May of 2014, but didn't do a Kickstarter until July 2015. So that would indicate that Raphael Quality Goods were in fact shipping this design prior to Craft and Lore. That said, is there anyone before Raphael??
@@walletopia Yeah, but even if I carried a little bit of cash I still wouldn't want it all folded up. Some machines don't take money if it's all crumbled up and I just don't think it looks good giving somebody folded up cash
We are glad to see the Port Wallet got such a high rating from you, Mark! Cheers!
Thanks guys, you have great products and your customers love them!
This is one of, if not my most favorite wallets. I have several in various leather offerings. Can't go wrong with the Port.
Agreed, our highest rated. The simplicity is a factor, plus so much more.
Keep up the great work! I picked up a Port wallet last summer, influenced a lot by your recommendation, and your assessment is spot on! Still smells great, I have about the same number of cards and slips of cash, and it stretched just enough so that it works great. I keep cash in the same slot you do, debit card in the slot behind, and on the "straight" outside slot, my ID and Costco card. :-) Like you say, this keeps the credit cards from premature wear and everything is still in its perfect place and easily accessible. It will probably be the last wallet I will ever need! Stay safe and thanks, again!
Great to hear Brad! It is a great wallet, simple elegance.
I’ve used this wallet every day since 2015 (I was a Kickstarter backer) and I can only say good things about it. Wears beautifully, super compact, highly functional - best minimal wallet out there.
Got one of these beauties thanks to your review! It's simply fantastic! And what a smell!!! Keep them coming!!!
Glad you like them!
I love my shell cordovan version...the feel is amazing on it.
Also, their insider wallet is fantastic. 4oz thick leather than feels so supple, but the carry is incredibly thin.
The new colors they are coming out with are badass.
Agreed. We have the Insider in inventory and it's on the review schedule.
@@walletopia Mark, awesome channel man! Only issue is now, because of your videos, I'm looking into the world of fountain pens and holy moley...what a hobby. Read (EXPENSIVE) Hobby.
Oh boy, yes, fountain pens are an expensive hobby, BUT, choose a brand and stick with it, much easier to learn the intricacies and what's available....both expensive and inexpensive, than jumping around to various brands.
@@walletopia thanks for the tip!
Been carrying this for a few months and I have to say it has become my favorite wallet. It took a while to grow on me because I come from the school of Costanza wallets, and I use cash a lot. So when I switched to this design, I was just using the wallet wrong, trying to stuff a bunch of cash in the front pocket. I now carry this wallet in my front pocket (my low back thanks me) with my cards and some emergency cash, and carry my walking around money separately. It’s a perfect system for me, and I really enjoy the quality of this wallet!
Glad to hear you’ve made the adjustment, but if you do use cash, a cash wrap wallet is also very useful and just as minimal. The Das Offene Meer Houbei is a good example.
Any update?
@@FRONTchardport wallet is a great wallet but I ended up switching to a big Finn from lost Dutchman leather about 18 months ago. It’s more forgiving of adding and subtracting cards over time because of the flap so it’s been super versatile for me.
11 cards! You said 11 cards 😮 lol. Now that’s an epic carry and has a well deserved top score 😀👍🏻
Yes, I know, I'm terrible for a "minimalist" carry person :). The wallet did perform well!
Hey there, I just wanted to let you know I picked up one of their Horween chromexcel leather port wallets with olive drab stitching. Very excited to get it. It will be hard to replace my current wallet as it is so functional and minimalist in style but I’m going to give it a shot. Thanks!
Couldn't wait, ordered one and awaiting the confirmation. I went with the horween chromexel 🙂
You’ll love it!
Great review as usual! I carry this wallet myself. I really don't want to be "that guy" but their motto is actually "Heritage quality, heirloom durability." Just a heads up! I've noticed it in other videos too
Thanks Evan, I'll make the correction going forward, or maybe I'll keep doing it wrong until those guys contact me 😀.
The beauty of such a simple motto is that the point still gets across! Thanks guys. I probably need to make the format more clear. Cheers!
I love this wallet found it on your website I’ll have to pick one up once I’m done with carrying my wally bifold 5.0 can’t wait to see your review on that
The Wally 5.0 review will drop in 3 days!
I find cash fits better in that front pocket when folded in thirds. I know most people won’t take the time to do that but it thins it out nicely and stretches the pocket a little more evenly
If you don't use cash much but like to carry it for emergency, then taking the time to fold in thirds isn't bad.
Actually, I take it back. Folding cash in thirds is a rather ridiculous notion 😂 I think I’d rather use larger denominations, less bills, and double fold
wish I would of known there were limited run colors, I got the all black normal one but would of loved to pick up a limited run one, either way very happy with this wallet, thanks for your reviews!
They do the limited leather runs often enough so just stay on their mailing list and you'll see them come around again.
@@walletopia thanks for the quick reply, you do incredible work here, just signed up for their mailing list because of this comment, time to keep my eye out. My next try/buy shall be the XSTO!!!
@mark another wallet that I think you would love which I’m adding to my collection is the speakeasy d Avela you should definitely check it out
Would like to see a top 10 list of your favorite wallets
Ah yes, someday soon.
Can you do a roundup of the wallets that carry cash quite well despite being minimalist?
Like the Trove Cash Wrap and Abrasus Small?
Having to scrunch up notes doesn't feel as elegant when the wallets are able to hold the cards so nicely.
No, double folding cash is not the best. Great idea! We'll work on that! Thanks!
I like the idea of getting this wallet, but I wonder if cards stored on the front pockets get damaged easily since they’re so exposed?
This wallet is awesome, I would buy it but I carry more cash than cards so not for me at least for now...I assume this is your personal wallet of choice for every day!
Not my personal choice, just for the carry test, but I wouldn't mind it being my permanent wallet. But there are so many other great wallets that it's good I have variety 😀
Breaking in my natural port wallet as we speak. Can’t wait to get some patina. So far in two days it’s still too tight for 8 cards but I’m sure it will break in nicely
Fun process! Great wallet!
Can you PLEASE do a review of the ROIK AVENUE wallet or generally a ROIK line? I beg 🙏🏻
(ROIK Avenue is the best slim wallet ever made yet there are close to no detailed videos about it. There are only the short trailer ones)
Hi Andrew, we have the ROIK City review being released in a couple weeks, I really like it. We've got the Avenue on the purchase list!
How easy or hard is it to get to the cards in the center pocket ? With cards on both the front and rear pocket it looks like it would be hard to pinch the leather and get the cards out.
You do have to dig, so keeping less used cards there is better. I would on occasion have to remove the exterior cards so it would loosen up enough to get the middle cards outs, but then again, I had 11 cards in there 😀
Excellent question I was thinking the exact same thing. How are you going to get those cards out in the middle...lol. Great review great wallet. 🙏🏻
@@walletopia if you put 11 cards in the wallet it really isn’t a minamal wallet anymore how do you use the wallet if you only want 4 cards now. I carry 4 cards and two of those cards I never use but I have to have them in me at all times. I wish I could just use one card for everything then you wouldn’t even need a wallet. Now a days pay with watch pay with phone. Even better get the Apple walllet and attach it to your phone you kill on bird with two stones.
so does putting a card in the front pocket will make it unusable in a long run? i don't use cash at all and been like that for maybe 3 years now so I like to put a card in there. I have 3 cards I use almost daily and I find it's easier to separate 3 cards out. 2 front and 1 back in each pocket so I don't have to put much stress on the leather which might get it loosen over time. I'm new to the leather wallet and never use a wallet this much expensive. Any thought?
like at 3:03, I like it like that.
Yes, you can put a card in there, but it exposes the card more which will make it wear out faster, that’s the only downside
Damn, I love what you do here, keep up the good work man, just a question: do you plan to review the Serman Brand 5.S wallet? I am looking foward to this wallet, but I would love to see an review of yours about that wallet.
Thanks Jacaré, we do plan on it, but have the 5.0 review coming out before it.
How would you compare the practicability of this one vs the insider wallet
have you tried any redeemed creations wallets? they seem very similar
Looks great. Love the channel.
is it hard to access the cards in the middle of the wallet? it looks very annoying to have to grab those cards
Quality products but the import duty is a shock when it gets delivered!!!
Where do you live just was thinking about ordering a port wallet but I don’t want to get killed for duties
how can you pull out the card on the middle slot?
The middle slot is where you'll keep cards you pull our infrequently. If the leather is stretched you can get in there with your fingers. If not, then often you need to pull cards from the exterior slots to get to them.
The major with leather it’s stretches. If you went with much less cards I don’t think the wallet would be useable. I don’t know since I don’t wave this wallet. But usually if you have 4 cards in one pocket and then you decide to make your life with less clutter and get rid of two cards that pocket with not hold those cards. It’s really the only downside of leather for me. But leather looks so much better then metal wallets in my opinion
Yes, it will stretch and will have a hard time retracting by nature. Some leather like calf-skin does have a tendency to snap back a bit. Others will say to put it in water, let it dry and it was contract, but you risk ruining the leather.
Appreciate the Idaho love!
Do you use this wallet til this day or do have a different wallet that you use
I carry a wallet for 2-4 weeks, then switch to another one.
I chose the Mitchell LWCW over the C&L Port. Smaller, thinner, lighter with easier access to the center pocket. And yes, in either case cash is best meant to go in the lower front pocket. Cards in that pocket are too exposed to wear.
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I'm looking to buy a leather bifold wallet with a money pocket, but it is also fairly slim. I also want it to be fairly cheap with many features. Anyone have any recommendations?
I carry the popov leather traditional bifold. I carry 7 cards plus cash and it stays thin enough for my front pocket. May work for you.
We have the Johnny review coming up, fun wallet.
How should I fill my port wallet?
Use the front slant slot for cash, if you put cards in there (which you can do) it begins to wear on the cards faster as it's exposed to wear. Cards go in the middle and back.
walletopia thanks
@@walletopia just a question why would the cards in the front slot wear more easily. I could be wrong but is that because the front slot sticks out the farthest so the cards will actually wear. I don’t I’ve ever seen that. So would this apply to the Jackson for the lost Dutchman wallet to? Or the pockets on both sides are the same distance? Sorry Mark I have no idea what I’m talking about. Can you please clarify...slowly...lol I appreciate it thank you 🤷🏻♀️
Craft and lore stole the design…you should do a review on the lean by Raphael quality goods
I have the LEAN and will do a review and comparison. Short of asking both groups, the best I could come up with is the Wayback Machine for their websites and any corresponding Kickstarter campaigns that were related. Interestingly enough, Raphael were taking pre-orders for their wallet on April 14th, 2014, but had their Kickstarter campaign begin in January 2014 with deliveries starting in February 2014. Craft and Lore were already selling the Port wallet on their website in May of 2014, but didn't do a Kickstarter until July 2015. So that would indicate that Raphael Quality Goods were in fact shipping this design prior to Craft and Lore. That said, is there anyone before Raphael??
Sorry but I don't like wallets that you have to fold the cash more than once. Cash be looking like an accordion and ugly
Yes, that's the tradeoff. For those who don't use cash much, it's okay, but if you do, then a cash wrap wallet for minimalism works much better.
@@walletopia Yeah, but even if I carried a little bit of cash I still wouldn't want it all folded up. Some machines don't take money if it's all crumbled up and I just don't think it looks good giving somebody folded up cash