The Wallet Thread

[villan]

for custom wallet, is 6 cards or 8 cards recommended? and is note divider recommended?

aim is to keep the wallet slim and sleek.

 

[nightawl]

for custom wallet, is 6 cards or 8 cards recommended? and is note divider recommended?

aim is to keep the wallet slim and sleek.

I don't think there's a recommended or not. It's whether you need the additional card slots and note divider. If can live without it, and you want slim, of course will be better with 6 card slots and no divider. Personal considerations and decisions that only the owner can decide.

 

[villan]

I don't think there's a recommended or not. It's whether you need the additional card slots and note divider. If can live without it, and you want slim, of course will be better with 6 card slots and no divider. Personal considerations and decisions that only the owner can decide.

will divider and additional 2 card slots make the wallet thicker? or the diff is negligible ?

 

[nightawl]

will divider and additional 2 card slots make the wallet thicker? or the diff is negligible ?

I would say card slot is negligible in thickness but it makes the wallet larger, while note divider is noticeable in thickness but not in dimensions.

 

[villan]

I would say card slot is negligible in thickness but it makes the wallet larger, while note divider is noticeable in thickness but not in dimensions.

thanks for your inputs...

for alligator wallet, in your opinion from handling various hides, which colour is the most appealing?

kelly green, navy, black ...?

 

[nightawl]

thanks for your inputs...

for alligator wallet, in your opinion from handling various hides, which colour is the most appealing?

kelly green, navy, black ...?

It really depends on the individual hide and how clean it is. Generally the cleaner, the nicer, but the more expensive. But things like colour or glossiness is really individual preference. Personally, I'm quite in love with matte navy.

Then there's also custom handpainted crocs which can be extremely stunning...like the blue/black one I posted from quite a while back

 

[villan]

It really depends on the individual hide and how clean it is. Generally the cleaner, the nicer, but the more expensive. But things like colour or glossiness is really individual preference. Personally, I'm quite in love with matte navy.

Then there's also custom handpainted crocs which can be extremely stunning...like the blue/black one I posted from quite a while back

i am struggling between matte navy and matte kelly green though.....do you have photos of matte navy?

 

[spencert]

Thanks Spencert. I have ordered an Italian shell. Was wondering how much more for a Horween shell. Seems like no difference. Should have gone for the Horween shell.

Sorry missed this one. Same price for Horween Shell. Just that Italian Shell has more colours. Horween only black and burgundy (#8). If you had chosen either colours, probably better to go for Horween. But if you chose other colours then no Horween option. Maybe just her stock issues.

 

[nightawl]

i am struggling between matte navy and matte kelly green though.....do you have photos of matte navy?

This is matte navy, but very hard to photograph. See in person will be more accurate, as the colour changes depending on the light.

And this is glossy navy.

 

[villan]

This is matte navy, but very hard to photograph. See in person will be more accurate, as the colour changes depending on the light.

And this is glossy navy.

nice...glossy and matte very different....i know taste is subjective, whats your opinion of glossy vs mate (aesthetic and durability wise)?

 

[nightawl]

nice...glossy and matte very different....i know taste is subjective, whats your opinion of glossy vs mate (aesthetic and durability wise)?

I haven't actually made anything with glossy croc, but I would say for guys, matte is usually nicer. Durability wise, glossy is better.

 

[villan]

I haven't actually made anything with glossy croc, but I would say for guys, matte is usually nicer. Durability wise, glossy is better.

thanks for sharing. have you seen matte kelly green in flesh? any thoughts vs matte navy ?

 

[blzy333]

Interesting. I thought glossy would be harder to maintain given it will lose its sheen over time?

I haven't actually made anything with glossy croc, but I would say for guys, matte is usually nicer. Durability wise, glossy is better.

 

[Daisfu]

Jmicheal leatherworks?

Hi all,

About to make a purchase on a shell cordovan wallet and wanted to get your opinion on the quality and craftsmanship before I seal the deal.

What is the general consensus on jmicheal leatherworks from Ashland, Oregon USA?

Jmleathersmith.com/shop/shell-cordovan-wallet

Appreciate the comments.

 

[villan]

Hi all,

About to make a purchase on a shell cordovan wallet and wanted to get your opinion on the quality and craftsmanship before I seal the deal.

What is the general consensus on jmicheal leatherworks from Ashland, Oregon USA?

Jmleathersmith.com/shop/shell-cordovan-wallet

Appreciate the comments.

why not go for chester mox?

 

[MADdancer]

I made my own wallet using bridle leather. The trainer did the cutting and I did the sewing (countless), brandishing, gluing and punching of holes.

 

[wiz]

I think they are ok, this is 1 year of ownership

Hi all,

About to make a purchase on a shell cordovan wallet and wanted to get your opinion on the quality and craftsmanship before I seal the deal.

What is the general consensus on jmicheal leatherworks from Ashland, Oregon USA?

Jmleathersmith.com/shop/shell-cordovan-wallet

Appreciate the comments.

 

[Daisfu]

why not go for chester mox?

Had never heard of them. Thanks for the recommendation!

I was just checking them out, but each wallet only has 4 pictures at a fair distance.


Wiz- is that wallet from jmicheal leatherworks, or are you only referring to shell cordovan in general being "ok"?

I was under the impression that shell was the best wallet leather you could get, without getting into the exotic hides.

 

[Dvoiddeckbench]

Finally after much poisoning from fellow brothers here, I just ordered a wallet, cardholder and key pouch from Nightawl. Hope it will turn out great! 2months is a long wait, it will then be a Christmas present to myself!

*Bifold Wallet*
Configuration: Compact Bifold
Card Slots: 6
Note Divider: No
Exterior: Black Saffiano
Interior: Red (Piment) Chevre
Stitching: Red
Edge paint: Black
Others: NA
Debossing: 胜 gold foil bottom right

*Card Holder*
2 cards per side
Card slots: Red Chevre
Backings: Black Saffiano
Stitching: Red
Edge Paint: Black
Debossing: 胜 gold foil bottom right

*Key Holder*
Gold hardware
Exterior: Black Saffiano
Interior: Red Chevre
Stitching: Red
Edge Paint: Black
Debossing: 胜 gold foil bottom right

Sent from 我要擊敗蟲國人！ using GAGT

 

[nachocheese]

@nightawl bro. How durable is the crocs skin? Issit water resistant paint? Any maintenance required?