The Wallet Thread

[Shiro MS08th]

i need a new wallet!!!!!

Budget >$300


Better if can use SG100 lol


in b4 Buffel & Lacoste

Chester Mox
Guarded Goods

Both should be within your range depends on the Leather type. If not you can wait for sales, very rare for Chester Mox though.

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[nightawl]

Hi HWZ, a short sharing on some wallet projects that I recently completed.

First up is a crocodile and Alran Chevre bifold. The Porossus crocodile is sourced from a local tannery (Nam Heng), and the Chevre (Goat) is from Alran tannery in France. As you can see, it is quite a unique piece with a very striking colour scheme. Apart from that, it's also special because this wallet is fully lined with leather. Normally, crafters only line the notes section since that section can be easily seen. However for this wallet, even the card slots and the hidden slots are lined with goat leather. A lot of effort to do so, but it really helps to elevate the product and the customer will appreciate the craftsmanship each time he reaches to pull a card out.

Next are a couple of Horween Shell Cordovan bifold wallets, in Color 8 and Natural exterior and Buttero interior. These wallets are made with the stamp showing at the notes section - a popular requests to mark the authenticity of the leather as Horween is arguably the most famous Shell Cordovan tannery in the world. One thing I'm really proud of in these wallets are the slick burnished edges - they are hand burnished to a high gloss. This is not something you see in mass-produced wallets due to the time that it takes to burnish the edges. The fibers of the leather at the edges are sealed, and the multiple layers are all molded together at the edges to one, smooth layer. This helps to protect the edge and prevent the leather from "fraying", but it also elevates the premium feel that is deserving of the leather used.

For those interested to geek out about leather, I also wanted to share about some of the Shell Cordovan that I got from Rocado tannery recently. Rocado is an up-and-coming Italian tannery and they are especially active on Instagram. They supply shell cordovan to a lot of smaller companies and hobbyists. I recently got some shell from them, featuring their new tanning method. The leather feels a lot like Horween's shell cordovan now - it is very pliable. The benefit of Rocado is that it is much cheaper than Horween, readily available and also available in a wide range of colours. The surface finish is also very glossy and smooth, as compared to Horween which has a waxy feel to it that's very American-workwear style. Rocado (and for that matter Shinki's shell) seems to suit more towards the European fine leather goods style. I'll be looking forward to making some wallets/pouches out of Rocado's shell soon.

Thanks for looking!

 

[peaceheart]

Paul Smith wallets are kind of underrated imo. Got 1 during Xmas sale 4 years ago and it's still holding well. And I'm not one to take care of wallets

 

[Emospence]

@nightawl Love the red croc.

Is your stuff hand or machine stitched?

 

[nightawl]

@nightawl Love the red croc.

Is your stuff hand or machine stitched?

Thanks! It was indeed a very unique piece, for a friend of mine.

My stuff are all hand stitched. Hobbyist only, home too small no space for big machines

 

[J3333]

Hi guys just wondering is this genuine? https://www.reebonz.com/sg/burberry...burberry-london-check-billfold-wallet-1302008


Can't find it in bur berry store.

 

[Cypher02]

still looking good after 11 months. #53 chestermox.

 

[nightawl]

still looking good after 11 months. #53 chestermox.

Very nice! I've yet to see a Chestermox in person. Is that shell cordovan btw?

 

[Cypher02]

Very nice! I've yet to see a Chestermox in person. Is that shell cordovan btw?

Yes, Horween #8 Shell Cordovan.

 

[Emospence]

still looking good after 11 months. #53 chestermox.

Still shiny. Do you do anything to maintain it?

 

[Cypher02]

Still shiny. Do you do anything to maintain it?

Didn't do anything in the past 11 months, recently just apply venetian cream to the exterior shell to clean it up.

 

[KYOGRE]

Is ferragamo mens wallet good?

 

[endlssorrow]

normally coming to xmas or new year, LV got sales anot??

 

[talonn]

still looking good after 11 months. #53 chestermox.

Very nice! is it full shell (ext and int)? Can I see the interior? Just wanna see how you organize your stuffs inside

 

[Cypher02]

Very nice! is it full shell (ext and int)? Can I see the interior? Just wanna see how you organize your stuffs inside

Yes. Full shell for interior and exterior.

 

[jayz89]

Yes. Full shell for interior and exterior.

Wow very nice

Card..

 

[blzy333]

Anyone purchased from Quyn leather before? How's the quality of his wallets?

 

[nightawl]

Anyone purchased from Quyn leather before? How's the quality of his wallets?

I haven't bought from him before, but I have spoken with him and from his Instagram I think you can be assured that his quality is very solid too.

 

[blzy333]

Thanks for your honest feedback!! will give it a shot!

I haven't bought from him before, but I have spoken with him and from his Instagram I think you can be assured that his quality is very solid too.

 

[nightawl]

Thanks for your honest feedback!! will give it a shot!

Not a problem, just saying it as it is! Please post back here if you do get a wallet from him!