The Wallet Thread

[chromehead]

Looking at

Ashland Leather Co. Johnny the Fox shell cordovan leather bifold wallet

im using #8 shell for their louis, entry gateway to shell cordovan lol

 

[patryn33]

im using #8 shell for their louis, entry gateway to shell cordovan lol

This?
http://www.ashlandleather.com/Ashland-Louis-Little-New-York-Horween-Cordovan-p/louisshell.htm

 

[iV3RsOn]

both wallets are nice man imho. not too flashy & all. (simple man like me can't pull off monogram designs)

LV Taiga would prolly last longer, my LV Damier built like a fuggin' tank/built for battle lol. Can't really comment on the Taiga since I don't have one, but personally, I would feel that for a more solid, perhaps 'longer' lasting wallet with more milage and a sturdy feel go for the LV.

On the other hand, BV for the 'leathery' feel/touch. I've bought the BV Signature Intrecciato Weave Calfskin Leather with coins compartment (same as Mr. Fabian's but brack color lol, i'm a coins guy. MEH), so far so good, lovin' the touch & all, quite shiok. (2 days using the BV lol - thanks guys for the kind recommendations, comments & all, appreciate it). Pretty solid, sturdy wallet I would say, but personally, I don't think that the BV would give 'more milage' & handle wear & tear better than the Taiga, since the entire exterior is woven. I've seen this dude's BV entire exterior peeling off after 5 years of usage, but then again, you prolly wouldn't be using the same wallet for a good 5 year, so fug it, just hoot it. If fuggin' BV leather exterior peels off, and you like the BV, just hoot another 1.

Personally, I don't think that the BV could 'tahan/tank' damage better than the Taiga, but all in all, I would still say that it's a pretty solid & decent wallet. The nappa/lambskin BV though, would have a softer feel & most probably thinner & lighter than the calfskin BV.

netz

Npnt lah!!!!

 

[netzach]

Npnt lah!!!!

You've already gotten the pics on the WA group you kkb lol.
IVERSON korkor lai liaos!

 

[Henabi]

Looking at

Ashland Leather Co. Johnny the Fox shell cordovan leather bifold wallet

The 3rd wallet which looks abit maroon is attracting me....
They use toughened calf leather??? Or horseskin???

Happen to come across their "Johnny the fox -Limited Edition"
Their red n blue... OMG

 

[chromehead]

This?
Horween shell cordovan front pocket wallet Louis "Little New York"

yup.

there are also custom options or stuff that might not haven been updated onto the site, just contact Phil Kalas through email.
very helpful and nice guy.

their stuff are machine stitched though, if it matters to you

The 3rd wallet which looks abit maroon is attracting me....
They use toughened calf leather??? Or horseskin???

Happen to come across their "Johnny the fox -Limited Edition"
Their red n blue... OMG

shell cordovan is specifically horse's ass leather from the horween factory. usually stuff made from these will have that chop on the flesh side or a hot stamp as signature

cordovan in broad sense can refer to general horse leather, or the umbiquous #8 shell cordovan colour

proper 1 piece shell belts are expensive because they hardly come processed in a single piece, typically 2 separate butt cheeks without the connecting center strip. if they are 'reasonably' priced, they could have been glued/cemented together somewhere in between.
those long shell nato straps vs the normal 2 pc shell straps is typically pricey also because of that reason.

this page here can see a seasoned iirc, #2 ruby shell
Dark Green Shell Cordovan Wallet / Genuine Horween Products


for seasoned #8 shell you can easily browse through tons of them in the form of shoes from AE, Aldens etc.

i would describe #8 as very deep burgundy purple with reddish-brown undertones. it looks matte when fresh out of box, with use it will pick up a subtle sheen. i suppose most shells have this subtle 'depth' of colours akin to Urushi (multi-layered lacquering) pens in Heki-tamenuri color. but definitely not that glossy!

according to their FB, they are doing black friday promo too. wahahha sounds like im promoting them too much

 

[Seannie]

all for less than 500 lol

Wah v glossy leh! For partying use? I dont dare use scared tio robbed.

 

[IcYFl4mEz]

all for less than 500 lol

even the BV?where u buy sia

 

[cybercom8]

Wah ketupat wallet so popular here...I must get 1 after my current wallet gives way...

 

[ahboy82]

Wah v glossy leh! For partying use? I dont dare use scared tio robbed.

Too bright colors the burberry. Not suitable for uncle like u n me

 

[cybercom8]

this wallet nice and simple...got 8 cc slots...but waiting for a nicer darker colour

 

[popdod]

this wallet nice and simple...got 8 cc slots...but waiting for a nicer darker colour

Hermes reh...of coz naise.

 

[cybercom8]

Hermes reh...of coz naise.

yeah, but in front no brand stated...plain and inconspicuous

if only they have black or a darker shade of this...anyone who happens to see other colours on their website, please sic

 

[netzach]

the hermes wallet looks hell good man. but price also gao lat gao lat.

 

[cybercom8]

the hermes wallet looks hell good man. but price also gao lat gao lat.

yeah but just a few hundreds $ more than some of the other wallets featured here so might be a worthwhile buy. my last prata wallet lasted many years before it gave way...

 

[netzach]

yeah but just a few hundreds $ more than some of the other wallets featured here so might be a worthwhile buy. my last prata wallet lasted many years before it gave way...

how much would that Hermes wallet cost btw?

 

[cybercom8]

how much would that Hermes wallet cost btw?

US$820 from hermes usa. maybe less from other countries due to forex rates.

 

[Tudo88]

How much is ketaput retailing in SG now ah?my lv damier last for 2 years plus,still going strong.but see the ketaput,feel damm gian @@

 

[netzach]

US$820 from hermes usa. maybe less from other countries due to forex rates.

icic. that's a cool 1 grand excluding taxes/shipping fees.
hmm. can consider as next purchase after ketupat but really kinda plain though the Hermes wallet, gotta check out the quality too.

 

[patryn33]

there are also custom options or stuff that might not haven been updated onto the site, just contact Phil Kalas through email.
very helpful and nice guy.

their stuff are machine stitched though, if it matters to you

I often visit Chicago but he doesn't have a place to show case his stuff have to stores which carries his products

No issue with machine stitch, ppl here buy Burberry, Prada, Hermes all machine stitch and need to pay 2-4x the price for a quality leather.