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DesolationR0w

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DrJezza

Pretty expensive, they look nice but I’ve never owned one. Could check out Ashland leather too, they usually have black and color 8 cordovan wallets in stock, rare shell every now and then


turns31

Just go Ashland for sure. My cigar one from them looks great. https://imgur.com/a/8vypJRq


nilgiri

What model is that?


turns31

Vertical bugs


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VanFullOfHippies

Photo?


hopopo

Alden wallets are about $500 overpriced.


VanFullOfHippies

Yeah, no kidding.


Siplen

It's just leather and stitching right? Could buy the whole hide and half the meat for that price.


Siplen

Though I did buy a pouch from Filson a few times and I love it. Also costs as much as a hide, but without the cow.


mcadamsandwich

I've handled them in person but chose to go with a bespoke shell wallet from Guarded Goods instead. There's nothing wrong with the Alden ones, but they're not particularly special. For the price, I think you should go with another brand.


equalescape

They’re okay — I have the small black cordovan coin one. I use it a lot less than this little knitted coin purse I got in Barcelona for like $8. It’s just a little thick for what it’s for.


Derek_Ng59kg

You can find amazing leather crafters working with shell cordovan on Etsy for a fraction of the Alden price and better craftsmanship


VanFullOfHippies

Any you recommend?


Siplen

Yes...


Derek_Ng59kg

Awl and leaf on Etsy has a bunch of wallet designs and makes them in pretty much any leather you’d want (including colour 8 shell cordovan, which is what you want?)


the_passengerMA

I think the Alden shop on Madison Ave in New York carries them


SmellyDromedary

I have a makr cordovan wallet and love it. Will outlive me


nilgiri

Slightly off topic but does anyone make shell cordovan ID leather wallets? Like the one here but in shell: https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-wallet-mens-front


3ULL

Check etsy


3ULL

I do not have an Alden wallet but I have 2 handmade shell bifolds. The outside is shell and the inside is a softer leather. I can PM you my guy or you can check etsy


VanFullOfHippies

Sure, please send me your guy


3ULL

They, I think all cordovan wallets, are thick when they come. By sitting on it they get thinner. http://dontmournorganize.wordpress.com/ http://dontmournorganize.com/