· 4 min read
How to care for a leather wallet
Clean, condition and store a leather wallet so it stays supple for years: a six-step routine, what to avoid, and what to do when it gets wet.
The journal.
Plain guides to choosing, carrying and caring for a leather wallet, from the people who make them by hand in Pakistan.
· 4 min read
Bifold vs vertical vs card holder: which wallet should you carry?
How a classic bifold, a vertical bifold, a card holder and a long wallet differ in size, capacity and pocket, and how to choose the right one for you.
· 4 min read
How to tell real leather from fake
Grain, edges, smell and feel: simple checks that tell real leather from faux PU or PVC, and what full-grain, top-grain and genuine leather mean.
· 3 min read
What is the best wallet for a front pocket?
Why a front-pocket wallet is safer and more comfortable, what makes a wallet narrow and thin enough, and which shapes fit best.
