Natural Wallet - Breaking In

WatchGuy · Jun 11, 2009

I just picked up this Jean Shop natural wallet from Context. Do you think I should put any sort of conditioner/oil/etc. on it? Or, just let it age naturally? I lurked around the forum and saw some cool aging on natural belts, but since the wallet is in the pocket most of the time I'm not sure how different it will be. Any suggestions?

erdawe · Jun 11, 2009

It may not need much if any conditioning when you buy it. After some use, a standard reply would be a conditioner such as lexol or AE. Filson's boot oil may be another option, but may soften/darker slightly more prominently...
Just as you you would raw denim, I wouldn't over-think it too much.

dibadiba · Jun 11, 2009

oil it if you want, it's definitely not necessary though. my natural messenger bag has developed a really awesome orange hue from wear and sunlight. if you want your wallet to darken, just give it a couple days in direct sunlight. I don't really see a point in oiling it unless it's dried out and needs it. the oil from your hands should keep it pretty well-conditioned for the most part though.

jarude · Jun 11, 2009

Dude, it's a wallet. Put money in it, put it in your pocket (your choice!). Remove when you need something from it, replace when finished.

Originally Posted by erdawe

Just as you you would raw denim, I wouldn't over-think it too much.
What he said.

spacemanvt · Jun 11, 2009

damn that looks cool i want one... sold out tho

Homme · Jun 11, 2009

The oils in your hand will do enough. Just give it time.

Crane's · Jun 11, 2009

The only concern I would have with a natural leather anything is the potential for staining. That's why I'll boot oil it or apply Sno Seal to it if I really want to keep the staining potential down.

spacemanvt · Jun 11, 2009

what do you mean staining?

itsjustadrian · Jun 11, 2009

from the raw denimzzzzzz

hamish5178 · Jun 11, 2009

Of course, some people like indigo stains.

Mazda · Jun 12, 2009

Originally Posted by spacemanvt

damn that looks cool
i want one... sold out tho

NO ONE in the ENTIRE world makes handmade leather wallets. ANYWHERE

spacemanvt · Jun 12, 2009

i saw one by tanner goods but didnt like it

any other recs?

xchen · Jun 12, 2009

I have 3 handmade wallets. 2 from Corter and 1 from Hollows Leather (both on this forum). I'd personally recommend Hollow's. I prefer the leather he uses.

I just let mine get stained and occasionally apply some leather protector to keep them from cracking when they dry out.

dusty · Jun 12, 2009

put it in your butt cool wallet

bye4now122 · Jun 12, 2009

The only thing I'd recommend, and I'm not sure how the edges are cut or if they're already finished but if they're unfinished I'd put a big of mink oil on the edges to prevent them from drying up, as that'll be the first place to go.

Also if it gets wet, put on oil.

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