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Badalassi Carlo 🇮🇹, Custom Smart Compact Wallet

Hello fellow wallet geeks,

I’d like to share a custom commission order of this exciting custom wallet design for a redditor. This is a design I drafted from scratch inspired & based of a Smart compact wallet brand from Japan. The wallet features:

  • Quick acccess Cash Slot ✅
  • 3x Card Slots ✅
  • 1x Hidden Card Slot ✅
  • Quick Access Coin Pocket (or keys!) ✅

Designed to fit cash, coins, & cards all at once at ease without having to worry about volume. Pocket friendly & easy grip. This is as compact as a complete wallet can be!

Leather choices used on the wallet is entirely made by Badalassi Carlo tannery of Tuscany, Italy.

Exterior: Badalassi ‘Pueblo’ in Cognac

Interior: Badalassi ‘Roccia’ in Natural & Badalassi ‘Pueblo’ in Olmo for accents.

These choices above are some of the wisest options for those Patina nerds out there.

Thanks for looking!

u/nicsamo11 — 13 hours ago

One month patina check

I made this wallet from olive Pueblo leather a month ago and have carried it every day. Just happened to notice today how much it’s darkened.

u/misterstaypuft1 — 11 hours ago

What are the best slim card wallets?

Wsgd gang i need help from yall on here so like what are yall’s slimcard wallet s like …which one star worth buying if im gonna be using it a lot i ned sum comfy dont want them chunky ahh ones no more i been looking at different one just dont know what i need so like just need a bit of personal experiences from yall i done seen like the leather sleeve metal and even the pop up ones yk all that but di nt know what i should go for might get sum then its just gonna abe a waste then having to go through the whole process thats just sum im nt going through again …do the slim ones hold i feel like id go for that ..i saw some on some place..Alibaba i thought they were clean looking ones too but just trying to figure out if they gon meet the hype cause things can be trippy lol anyways lmk what yall use and suggest what i should use from yall experiences w the ones u use already

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u/Reasonable_Average91 — 16 hours ago
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Advice for pricing wallets

Hi everyone, I’m trying to research about wallets as I’m striving to one day launch my own brand of high quality hand made wallets and goods. If possible please answer the poll I made about pricing. Additionally any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I’m seeking to create a brand that invites creativity and customization, giving complete control to the client. What’s the most you would be willing to spend on a wallet made with high quality materials and tailored specifically to you?

View Poll

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u/Fig33_ — 23 hours ago

New wallet search

Hey folks,

I’m looking to for a new wallet. I would much appreciate your help in finding this. I do have a few requirements:

  1. Leather
  2. Zipper coin pouch
  3. Cards and cash compartments

Thanks in advance

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u/AggressiveTank1127 — 1 day ago

Interesting "slightly minimalist" bifold style

Quite an interesting style of bifold that i have never seen before. Includes a coin pouch and multiple card slots together with a bill slot. All while trying to stay as slim as possible. Exterior is navy shell and what a beauty this is!

Faure Le Page wallet question

Has anyone looked at any of the faure le page wallets? This one in particular caught my eyes but there’s no boutique near me and I can’t find any reviews online for it. I’d like to see what it actually looks like instead of just the images on their website. What has your experience been with this brand? Thanks in advance for your help!!

Compact wallet with zippered compartment for AirTag + USB stick?

Hi,

I'm looking for a new wallet – preferably compact but still practical for daily use. Here's what I need:

  • some Space for bills
  • Coin pocket (only nice to have)
  • At least 5 card slots
  • A separate secured compartment (zippered or sth.) that fits an AirTag and a USB stick (YubiKey) without them falling out

Has anyone found something that has all these? I only found some semi trustworthy websites, but not a single one with solid looking quallity. No strict budget, just looking for solid quality.

Thanks for any recommendation!

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u/Radiant_Map_6352 — 2 days ago

Leather Minimalist Bifold with red dragon scales.

I have been busy lately finishing up commissions but here is a recent one. This minimalist bifold is made from natural veg tan leather and hand tooled with dragon scales.

The scales are red and the edge fade is oxblood. It's subtle but a very nice combo. The customer wanted purple hand stitching and antique bronze colored hardware with a grommet.

These hold up to 6 cards and 15 unfolded bills while fitting in a front pocket.

u/KitsunaKuraichi — 2 days ago

Second Secrid Wallet Failed / Customer Service is a Joke

I do not recommend Secrid and I am surprised it is recommended as a BIFL wallet. I just want to share my experience as the customer service has been useless even under warranty.

This is the SECOND premium Secrid wallet that we PURCHASED and the same mechanism breaking after 2-3 years of use. They would not replace it even under warranty, and recommended me to buy a premium+ wallet which would be a 3rd wallet within 6 years. No refund/no discount even within warranty.

I spoke to customer service in December 2023 after my first one broke, and they recommended I purchased the premium wallet. Same situation no refund/no discount. No mention that it was not compatible with metal cards when I spoke to customer service, and now they had the excuse to tell me that my second Secrid wallet broke because I used metal cards. Who buys a $150 wallet and does not use a metal card in this day in age??

It looks like their website now has the "also holds metal cards" to deter others from purchasing the premium wallet. So it seems as though this was an ongoing issue for their wallets, and Secrid decided to disclosed that information to future customers after December 2023. Unfortunately I was NOT disclosed that the wallet does not work with metal cards. Most companies would do some type of recall or notification to their customers. But no, they would like to take their chances and hope their customers don't reach back.

What's the point of having a warranty?? What's the point of buying another premium++++ wallet when the same situation will happen in 3 years time? What's next -- the wallets can't hold plastic cards??

Anyways -- Let me know if anybody has recommendations of other wallet brands.
I need a replacement for my husband :)

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u/tiffyx88 — 3 days ago
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Completed Commission - Burgundy Shell & Whiskey Italian Leather Bifold

u/yabbayaypw — 3 days ago

Vertical Flap Wallet

Hi all,

I am looking for a vertical flap wallet similar to the Oldis Road One wallet, but not something that is $150. I am willing to pay money for a good leather wallet that is similar to that style, but $150 seems like too much. Do you have any suggestions for a good leather vertical flap wallet?

Thanks in advance!

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u/winterc20 — 2 days ago
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Horween Reversed Shell Cordovan

Hi everyone. I while back I made some wallets from Horween's Shell Cordovan in the colour Armagnac, and the only one I have left is this reversed 2-pocket bifold. I'm needing to make a bit more space so I've knocked 30 quid of the price if anyone is interested. It was listed at £180, now £150. If you have any questions feel free to comment or message. Cheers!

https://www.mattsleathergoods.com/wallets/p/no22-horween-shell-cordovan

u/mattjld — 2 days ago
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Need honest feedback on two finish styles

Looking for honest feedback on these two finishes—same Badalassi Carlo Pueblo veg tan, same wallet pattern, but two different looks. One was finished inside and out with Tokonole, and the color bands are different on purpose. Which finish do you prefer, and what stands out to you most

u/Cassidy_Leather_USA — 3 days ago
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Open Sea Leather Topsider LT2.0 in Pueblo Leather

Just got my new wallet in today! Coming from a knockoff Ridge wallet, I was looking for something leather that had a small footprint as I like to carry in the front pocket. After looking through this sub, I found Open Sea Leather and loved the minimalist designs and the ability to customize your wallet on order. Placed my order on 5/7 and just got it today, so 11 days from order to delivery to California. So far great first impressions, it really looks and feels like a quality piece, looking forward to seeing how the patina looks! This one is Olmo Pueblo primary, Walnut Pueblo secondary, and red thread. And imo, it came out amazing! Would definitely recommend to others and just may have to pick up another someday!

u/N0NameFame — 3 days ago

Leather Wallet Advice...

Hello all,

Looking for a leather wallet that will hold 10-14 credit cards/insurance cards/etc as well as up to 10 pieces of USD currency.

As thin a profile as possible, traditionally sized for back and front pocket storing, folding with or without a snap is fine and it should last a good long while if possible.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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u/Proper_Bunch_7898 — 3 days ago
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Japanese Shell Cordovan Vertical Bifold

Just finished this vertical cardholder for a redditor using a red-brown colored shell cordovan from Shinki Hikaku, the legendary Japanese tannery in Himeji. This shell has a deep, natural sheen and incredible density, absolutely beautiful and great to work with. The interior is also gorgeous, a premium kangaroo leather from Packer in here in Queensland, Australia, lightweight and strong. Seems to be a popular color combo!

Details:

All hand cut, stitched, creased, and burnished

Three card slots plus two hidden pockets (fits 5-7 cards plus folded cash, more once worn in)

Exterior: Red-brown shell cordovan from Shinki Hikaku

Interior: Whiskey whip kangaroo leather from Packer Leather

Thread: Beige Vinymo MBT #8

Dimensions: 16 x 10.5 cm (unfolded)

Thanks for looking!

u/Tres_Manos_Leather — 4 days ago