Shell Cordovan Wallet Help

[ajmanouk]

I was wondering if anyone had experience buying a non Horween shell cordovan (presumably made in Japan) wallet. I was looking around and came accross several cordovan wallets in the 100-150 range (for example, http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/.../?s-id=borderless_recommend_item_en#reviewsOf). Thoughts? For the low price, should I be worried about good quality material with possibly poor workmanship?

 

[ajmanouk]

buuump

 

[UnnamedPlayer]

Can't offer anything helpful other than to say I think this guy looks legit:
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/titaya/item/np059_06/

 

[Patrick R]

You should be buying from Ashland: http://ashlandleather.bigcartel.com
End of story.

 

[UnnamedPlayer]

You should be buying from Ashland: http://ashlandleather.bigcartel.com
End of story.

#1 prices are more than Japan
#2 No Green Cordovan

End of story.

 

[Patrick R]

Ashland does green. And if you aren't willing to pay Ashland's entirely reasonable prices, I don't know what to say.

 

[UnnamedPlayer]

Ashland does green. And if you aren't willing to pay Ashland's entirely reasonable prices, I don't know what to say.

My eyes must be going.
I looked over their site and I could not see a green wallet, in Cordovan or CXL

 

[steffenbp11]

just picked up this neapolitan beauty today:

 

[joiji]

Quote:
http://horween.bigcartel.com/product/dark-green-shell-cordovan-wallet

Made by Ashland, sold by Horween.

http://ashlandleather.bigcartel.com...w-york-shell-cordovan-special-limited-edition


"Special Horween Shell Cordovan rare colors: dark green, intense blue, and color #2.
You can now order the intense blue and dark green through Horween Leather Co. directly! Please visit horween.bigcartel.com"

 

[ajmanouk]

I picked up a custom billfold from Ashland. They were a pleasure to deal with and I am excited for the final product!

 

[UnnamedPlayer]

http://horween.bigcartel.com/product/dark-green-shell-cordovan-wallet

Made by Ashland, sold by Horween.

http://ashlandleather.bigcartel.com...w-york-shell-cordovan-special-limited-edition


"Special Horween Shell Cordovan rare colors: dark green, intense blue, and color #2.
You can now order the intense blue and dark green through Horween Leather Co. directly! Please visit horween.bigcartel.com"

Wow, those wallets are nothing like the one I lnked to.
thanks for your help anyway.

 

[Lowndes]

Did you end up ordering the wallet? If so, how do you like it and how is the quality? I was thinking about getting that exact wallet from them.

 

[ajmanouk]

I ended up getting a custom Johnny the Fox from Ashland. I love the quality (and smell) of the wallet and overall though it was pricey it's something that will last me a decade or more.The wallet was even boxed nicely and came with a little leather keychain. Excellent presentation.

Here are some pics that Phil sent me (not of my wallet, but the colour is identical...my Horween stamp is perfectly centered ).

I am hoping it will lighten up a bit in time!

 

[johng70]

Just came across this - what color is that Johnny the fox wallet? is that Cognac?
How are you liking it after a few months?

 

[fmattes]

You can find some nice Horween Shell Cordovan Wallets here: http://stores.ebay.de/ManufaktUhr/Geldborsen-/_i.html?_fsub=820128919