Wallets

[Greg]

I picked up a Secrid mini wallet cheaply yesterday thinking it might replace my Bryker Hyde minimalist wallet.

I really like it except the cash clip is absolutely useless and unfortunately the card slots are not large enough to fold with cash in them either.

Is it all marketing?

 

[Saint-Just]

You’re doing it wrong

 

[Greg]

Canadian notes are longer and narrower so it doesn't really work if you do it like that -

My current wallet just has a central spring clip, work well -

They are very similar dimensions otherwise, the Bryker is a taller but thinner -

 

[noddy]

I periodically ask this guy, Tim Hardy, to make me a couple. The prices have edged up from under to £50 to now £85, to give an indication of how long I've been in this arrangement. But, also suggests I wont be doing it again. Also, he seems to have changed his logo to something more brazen - used to just say Worcestershire Leather Company. Anyways.

https://www.timhardy.com/Bridle_Leather_Credit_Card_Case_in_Black_and_Tan--product--160.html

https://www.timhardy.com/Leather_Billfold_in_Black_and_London_Tan--product--46.html

I think the second one is both on sale and designed for the dollar length.

Fjallraven made a lovely one for few years round 2005-ish. Always fancied an Ettinger - in red and tan or something equally foppish.

 

[Saint-Just]

Canadian notes are longer and narrower so it doesn't really work if you do it like that -

You’re just there. Fold the wallet and the leftover bit of the notes folds against the metal card holder

 

[Greg]

I have a roots wallet not dissimilar to that if I just want to carry the essentials - 5 card slots, an ID slot and a slot behind each of those (which are big enough for cash unlike the Secrid).

I do understand how to fold Marc... I just think it's a poor solution. I will give it a go however if you otherwise rate it.

The Drango D003 looks interesting.

 

[Saint-Just]

It's been my only wallet for a couple of years, and I got one for my best friend, too. Truth be said I rarely carry notes nowadays, most things are paid by phone (Apple Pay or Apple wallet).
So this is a very convenient carry as not bulky and can remedy a no-signal zone (The Lake District and O2: YES, this is about you! )

 

[Greg]

I've switched everything over to it and will see how I go. I like the idea.

 

[GeoffW]

Here is my front pocket wallet. In this case, made from Australian Cane Toad skin. I does not seem to show any sign of wear, just darkens a bit with use.
Measures about 75mm wide x 105mm long (folded)

 

[Greg]

Very nice.

I am getting on quite well with the Secrid. Used to it now.

 

[Winnet]

Here is my front pocket wallet. In this case, made from Australian Cane Toad skin. I does not seem to show any sign of wear, just darkens a bit with use.
Measures about 75mm wide x 105mm long (folded)

Where did you get that one from?

G

 

[Saint-Just]

Where did you get that one from?

G

A guy called GeoffW

 

[GeoffW]

Where did you get that one from?

G

I made it

 

[Winnet]

It has been a slow week on the brain front.....

G

 

[Fast but dim]

🤣🤣🤣
Just ordered a toadskin wallet. It's one of the coolest things I have seen on this forum.
I'm always getting mocked for the cactus outdoor wallet (purse apparently) that I've had over a decade. I'll keep that for work, and the new one for the rare occasions I go out.

 

[noddy]

Fine move! Envious

 

[Greg]

I'm still using the Secrid, tis a good system and easier to switch things into my card wallet when I don't want to take everything than my old one was. The cash solution is not what it could be but I manage.

 

[Fast but dim]

🤣🤣🤣
Just ordered a toadskin wallet. It's one of the coolest things I have seen on this forum.
I'm always getting mocked for the cactus outdoor wallet (purse apparently) that I've had over a decade. I'll keep that for work, and the new one for the rare occasions I go out.

Back from a week in prague with the toad

The front pocket wallet design is excellent. Unobtrusive, compact and I'd imagine pick pocket proof.

I wasn't carrying much cash, just my bank card, hotel key card and metro ticket.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Geoff's wallet design!

 

[Nice65]

Back from a week in prague with the toad

I have genuinely been wondering who the toad is and if it was an affectionate thing shared between you and your wife.

It was only scrolling up the page that I realised what you meant.

 

[ElThomsono]

I thought it was cockney rhyming slang for wife and pondered on it for a bit before I recalled the previous content.

 

[Fast but dim]

I have genuinely been wondering who the toad is and if it was an affectionate thing shared between you and your wife.

It was only scrolling up the page that I realised what you meant.

That was my aim🤣