Wallets, Chains, and Reins

[Graeme]

I'm currently looking for a travel wallet that can hold two passports.

I'd originally been looking at a Sweet Trade Port Over, but they're designed to hold a passport in the rear pocket, not inside, and the maker wasn't sure if two would fit into it. The larger Lass might be an option.

If I want to go up a size, there are various designs that might work. The Leather Works Brother Bank Wallet would be an option, but it's pretty big.

Their Passbook Case might also work, but I'd have to see if I could get them to downsize it slightly. It's sized for the Japanese bank books, which are a few centimetres longer than a passport.

I like the Piecewrks Leathercraft wallets. Their Round Zipper Middle Wallet (that's the Google Translate name) might be big enough to hold a passport, but I'm not entirely sure if it would fit.

[Anesthetist]

That Bank wallet my favorite and it is beautiful…but will it hold 2 passports? It has the length, but is it deep enough?

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[Graeme]

A passport is 88 mm wide, and the Bank wallet is 102.5 (according to the website), so it should be big enough. Depends on how much is lost to the leather's thickness.

[Anesthetist]

@Graeme:

A passport is 88 mm wide, and the Bank wallet is 102.5 (according to the website), so it should be big enough. Depends on how much is lost to the leather's thickness.

Oh wow, that is a big boy. I use a passport holder by SDR traveller but it is a tempting piece. Now if I hadnt spent 3k on Y2 leather this month…..but more on that to follow [emoji3]

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[goosehd]

@Anesthetist Tease…

[Graeme]

@Anesthetist:

Oh wow, that is a big boy. I use a passport holder by SDR traveller but it is a tempting piece. Now if I hadnt spent 3k on Y2 leather this month…..but more on that to follow [emoji3]

There are a couple of videos of the Bank Wallet on Instagram, and it's big. Possibly too big. :o

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVhpZKsAzDA/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVkeUY1gn1m/
If I get one, I'll post something about it here.

I like the look of SDR gear, but there's nothing in stock at the moment, and some of the company spiel that makes them out to be far cooler, smarter, and more interesting than I could ever hope to be is always a turn-off.

Looking forward to seeing your Y2 acquisition.

[mclaincausey]

Yeah that’s a clutch. Not that there’s anything wrong with that 

[Anesthetist]

@mclaincausey:

Yeah that’s a clutch. Not that there’s anything wrong with that 

How about passport caddy?

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[Graeme]

@mclaincausey:

Yeah that’s a clutch. Not that there’s anything wrong with that 

I wonder if it's big enough for one bag travel on its own? ???

[RoxRocks86]

@Anesthetist not much to report with how the leather is breaking in as it typically gets thrown in a bag. The gah snaps on the other hand took a while to break in without feeling like I was gonna tear the wallet apart while  unsnapping them ??? Also appears larger in the photos than it actually is. It’s good for some cash and cards as it’s quite slim and low profile.

[veloaudio]

Thanks to @RoxRocks86 for posting the wallet pictures which led me to BWEISS Leather. I picked up a new wallet on his Thursday threads IG feed. Really looking forward to this stamped cordovan breaks in. My first GAH prices as well.

[RoxRocks86]

Nicely done @veloaudio ‍ That stamped leather looks amazing!

[1981FXe]

During lockdown I got into leatherworking a bit. I'd always wanted a wallet I could stick a Field Notes in and just a couple of card slots, since that is all I tend to carry in my pockets.

Took a fair bit of trial and error and a lot of time on YouTube but pretty pleased with the results. The leather is a Badalassi from Italy and the thread is from Maine.

I planned to commercialise it, as a designer I did a brand and everything but it took me wayyyyyy too long for it to be remotely worthwhile so kept it as a fun pastime.

Also made a card holder with the surplus.

[Giles]

Very nice….

[guiltyparty]

Looks awesome @1981FXe

[1981FXe]

Thanks guys!

[Autorotate]

Been meaning to do this for a while on the IH forum.
I had some wallets commissioned by Karl at After Midnight London. He is a sole leather craft practitioner in London and he does a fantastic job at his art. He makes heirloom quality leather pieces, that no doubt will last generations. His website is well organized and easy to navigate. Communication from beginning to end is transparent and clear. He advises as to the best “looking” and durable stitching, finishing and hardware. His prices are very reasonable - considering you will receive a completely hand built, bespoke piece. I bought each wallet at different times, and from start to finish, beginning with me initiating contact, I had my wallets inside a months time.
Both wallets are different in configuration and size. The smaller is made of a green Italian cow hide, and the larger wallet is #8 Horween CXL.
not a paid advertisement, just a keen customer!

[T4920]

@Autorotate these are absolutely stunning, great post

[Bigdog]

@Autorotate The rabbit hole keeps getting bigger every day.

[T4920]

@Bigdog I feel ya haha... Been eying up the new small OGL wallet on the IH store but I've told myself I shouldn't be making frivolous purchases... I have functional wallet that'll probably last a decade...