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Shell Cordovan Wallet Pron

johnnyOGL

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Hey Johnny. Sorry for the late reply - I wanted to take some photos. With 15 months of daily use, it's aging well and I love it. The leather has soften up quite a bit. I haven't done any maintenance on it partially due to being lazy and cheap, and partially because I kinda dig the rough look.

I own multiple ashland cordovan wallets and another from guarded goods, but this one really stands out with its quality and build. I guess not all cordovan are created equal.

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Thank you very much! It really look good! Can I use your picture to show someone how it age?
 

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Thank you very much! It really look good! Can I use your picture to show someone how it age?

feel free, if you don't mind the ****** quality!
 

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Some Kreis wallet pron in Horween colour 8. Kangaroo leather lining.
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TimothyF

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My first cordovan wallet, in navy blue. In fact the first wallet I bought for myself.
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From Japanese maker Kamakura. The shell cordovan is what you see on the outside. Interior visible is this so-called Saffiano leather (which I understand could be heavily corrected). Not visible is nylon balistic material.

Got it for $90 on Black Friday. Do you think I got a good deal?
 
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Emospence

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My first cordovan wallet, in navy blue. In fact the first wallet I bought for myself.
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From Japanese maker Kamakura. The shell cordovan is what you see on the outside. Interior visible is this so-called Saffiano leather (which I understand could be heavily corrected). Not visible is nylon balistic material.

Got it for $90 on Black Friday. Do you think I got a good deal?

Very.
 

hmlarsson

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Bought this wallet from Guarded Goods 6-7 years ago.
Shinki Hikaku Lava and Clayton Green Shell Cordovan.
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Is was a tad big to my liking, so never used it very much.
In june last year I finally took the wallet to a local saddler to shorten it with 2-2,5 cm.
Obviously not as skilled as @Deusis with the stitching.
But very happy with the new size!:) So summer last year I started to use my wallet regulary.
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After 6-7 months of daily wearing it is starting to develop some nice patina...:)
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Deusis

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Bought this wallet from Guarded Goods 6-7 years ago.
Shinki Hikaku Lava and Clayton Green Shell Cordovan.
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Is was a tad big to my liking, so never used it very much.
In june last year I finally took the wallet to a local saddler to shorten it with 2-2,5 cm.
Obviously not as skilled as @Deusis with the stitching.
But very happy with the new size!:) So summer last year I started to use my wallet regulary.
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After 6-7 months of daily wearing it is starting to develop some nice patina...:)
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Wow! That has some really great age on it in a year. I remember making this one. :) Glad you got it sorted out to what you would use!
 

tipitai

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Hi all, i'm new to this thread and am looking for an equivalent to this Iron Heart shell cordovan simple card carrier like the one below that has been out of stock for the last year at least. Is anyone aware of a good alternative in any color? I'm hoping to carry 5-6 cards + a few banknotes in the center section
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Churchill W

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Hi all, i'm new to this thread and am looking for an equivalent to this Iron Heart shell cordovan simple card carrier like the one below that has been out of stock for the last year at least. Is anyone aware of a good alternative in any color? I'm hoping to carry 5-6 cards + a few banknotes in the center section
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Ashland probably has one that is similar. I don't remember how many sleeves their Frank the Enforcer has. They can probably get you a color close to this too.
 

brax

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Hi all, i'm new to this thread and am looking for an equivalent to this Iron Heart shell cordovan simple card carrier like the one below that has been out of stock for the last year at least. Is anyone aware of a good alternative in any color? I'm hoping to carry 5-6 cards + a few banknotes in the center section
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Chester Mox has been my source for Horween cordovan wallets.
 

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