After trial and error we all come back to bi-folds in the end. After all, if you didn't care about using cash you wouldn't carry a wallet to begin with and just rely on apple pay instead.
I purely only carry a wallet for 3 cards, everything else including ID and driver's license and 99% of everything else is on the phone apps/wallets. I haven't carried cash in more than 5 years now.
I actually just replaced my old $20 faux leather wallet I had for years with a Ridge wallet. It was a Christmas gift from my uncle who gave one to my brother and I. Even if it’s not refined looking I find it functional enough and it was a nice gift.
I feel like the video is meant for an older audience. I feel like people just don’t carry a bunch of cards and cash with them, it’s 2022. Contactless payment, crypto, just defeat the purpose of using a regular wallet.
Wallets need to stop with those plastic windows for IDs. We always have to take our IDs out to show it so that plastic window doesn't do anything. The other gripe about those plastic windows is that over period of time, they change colors. To me it makes the wallet look cheap.
I purchased a fort belvedere wallet. The burgundy and teal one. I got it I think 2 or 3 years ago and it almost looks like the day I purchased it (minor scuffs only from dropping it and having a few drinks and deserts spill on it when I put it on the table when I used to date) I carry it with me every day and I am impressed with the craftsmanship. I would recommend everyone to shell out these $270 for the wallet as it will last you (from what I see for now) a lifetime, during which you will probably use 20 wallets that cost $20. You save the planet, and you save your future self money. Go for it!
I did the gentleman's gazette test on the website to see which gentleman I am I am a vintage gentleman my brother is a modern gentleman in my stepfather was a classic gentleman I really do enjoy the questions but I do wish they were more simple and more easier to understand because I had trouble in understanding some of the questions and what they truly meant but I did enjoy the test
I bought a leather vertical bifold wallet from a street seller in Italy and it's been my favorite wallet for over 7 years now. I did get the wallet from my favorite movie but I eventually went back to the vertical bifold. Never going back to any thing else. Vertical bifold for life.
I actually use a women's wallet that closes with a snap. All the men's wallets I've seen and own has the card slots facing outward. The card slots in women's wallets face inward, so there's no concern for the cards to slip out without me noticing. I always keep it in my front pocket because having it in the back pocket is too uncomfortable. Plus, nobody can pickpocket it.
I have had a slim Travando wallet for sometime now. Card slots, money clip, keeps me from turning it into a filing cabinet. The design is pleasing and fits comfortably.
I have many cash clips, even one that folds out into a knife and a couple that are precious metal plated, yet my favorite by far is an 1884 Morgan dollar bezeled in sterling, the back being hexagon shaped
I stick to my cash, and I am in horror of the day when there will be no cash anymore! Cash is freedom, if all is in cards and in smartphones we are in the hand of our regulators behind the curtains! Think about it.
I have the Grip6 wallet. It’s a spring wallet with a full grain leather glove around the metal frame with some space for cash or an ID. I think that the one without the loop could fit more easily in the classic gentleman’s look due to that leather glove.
That was by far the best comprehensive breakdown of gentlemen's wallets or young men's wallets.😉 Thanks for taking the time to put this together it's always great learning something new. Takecare!
Just came back to this video...I just got a Bellroy Hide & Seek in Green Leather. Bit expensive around $100 but I've had other products from this brand and they've gained my loyalty. 😅
Leather is the most stylish. I guess most don’t care for their wallet like they would their shoes.e.g polishing. What do you think of coin purses. Nothing worse than change putting holes in trouser pockets? Always had to repair holes in my partners trouser pockets..
A few years ago o bought a Sherman brand leather wallet for about $20. Made in China. It’s the only wallet I’ve seen that has all the features I need. Like the clear part for my license, two slots for my main cards, and enough room for a bit of cash. Plus a few other features that I like. It’s still Going strong.
I definitely need a slimmer wallet so very informative video and right on time. By the way thanks for the previous response it's truly helpful. I have a follow up question regarding sweaters. When you wear V-necks and Cardigans with Dress shirts can they both be the same size? I already size up on Jackets so just making sure. Hope you gents enjoy your weekend!
Call me old fashioned but when travelling I carry two wallets, both Swaine Adeney. One is a coat wallet because I like the smooth non-bulky line of a coat wallet, plus a regular wallet for the back pocket when not wearing a jacket. Yes, it can be a bit awkward moving cash and cards from one to the other, but it works for me.
Especially in these times my chain wallet has kept my valuables safe several times from pick pockets, doesn't go well with long overcoats though with it bulging. My inside pocket becomes my wallet at that point and people dont mess with people with long coats.
For an upcoming Scotland holiday I’m getting a jacket wallet since I’ll likely be wearing a jacket every day. When wearing a jacket I find them much more convenient and when wearing a kilt the jacket wallet is eminently practical
in these days of mobile phone hacking credit cards, the most important thing for me is that the wallet islined with anti RFID anti cloning material, and i carry two slimline monogramed wallets, one for notes or bills and one for cards, cash in back pants pocket or inside right jacket pocket and cards inside left
p.s. I also carry my visiting/calling cards seperately in a high polish silver card case in the small inside left jacket pocket, much more stylish to hand a calling card than fumbling with a mobile phone to give personal details
I always carry cash. Arguably a better option than a card, because you realize how much you are spending, and it feels more proper. on the other hand, bulkier
I use an Ashland leather shell cordovan amaretto wallet that is fantastic! When I find it too thick with 6 cards and 10-15 bills, I switch to a Il bisonte billfold that is very thing, too! Great video! Very relaxing:)
Hi Sven, great insight into wallets' history and thanks for providing gentleman's opinion. Wallets are such elegant accessories that I am really interested in their future in the context of modern ways of payments. As a leathercrafter I would like to provide some comments/recommendations/observations. Here, I disclaim that leathercrafting is my hobby and I have no intentions to support any leathercrafting businesses. By a gentlemen I always understand a man that, besides "being a man of good and courteous conduct", carries a certain "nobility" in his lifestyle. 1) Wallet is a very personal piece of accessory, selection of which very depends on deep person's taste and preferences. I strongly recommend NOT to provide a wallet as a gift unless the gifted person chooses it. High risk of the gifted person will not like it. 2) There are a few grades of leather. The best is full-grain vegetable tanned leather. Only full-grain does consists of the entire top layer ("skin") and has the most dense fabric structure, which ensures its durability; other types like top-grain, split, or genuine leather are cheap alternatives that try to look like full-grain to disguise a customer. Veg tanning lasts longer and uses natural ingrediencies (e.g., tree bark), while chrome tanning is a cheap mass production that may chemically interact with metals in your wallet. 3) Exotic leathers do not necessarily have better material properties than good old cow hide. 4) Like watches, different wallets are used for different situations. Gentlemen shall use different wallets for travelling, for visiting theatre, for a dinner in a restaurant, for every day carry, etc. You can have a "bigger" wallet in you briefcase and a "smaller" wallet for your essentials or the most frequently used items; actually, I have seen this operational model for quite a few of my customers. 5) The best way for a gentleman to have a wallet that reflects his personality is by ordering a bespoke wallet at leathercraft shop. Gentlemen can then define his needs and preferences - purpose, design, expected wallet load - these are the key questions I ask my customers. You may have a set of wallet with matching design, or a design that matches your other leather accessories (maybe made by the same leathercrafter). No limits. Leathercrafters have plenty previous projects that may inspire a gentlemen. 6) Like watches (again), by using a wallet custom made by a professional leathercrafter a gentleman shows off an accessory of an ultimate craftmanship. If the gentlemen wants to show off an expensive product, exotic leathers are not necessary. Leathercrafters have no problem to incorporate such an artistic level to a wallet by using carving, stamping and other artistic techniques that the price can be high enough so that the gentlemen is not ashamed :). 7) A gentleman takes care of his surroundings, including environment and its future. Firstly, the gentleman shall generally opt for a high quality durable timeless products so he minimizes waste production; full-grain veg tanned leather fits this perfectly as humans use leather for quite a few thousands of years. Secondly, the gentleman shall prefer leathers that are side products of other agricultural processes (e.g., cow hides, shell cordovan, goat leather) instead of using leathers of endangered species. I hope you find my comments interesting and useful.
Currently, my cell phone case has an integrated wallet and I get compliments on it. Really very nice. Probably won't last as long as my Eel skin wallet from dept store 10? yrs ago. Still looks great.
You did not mention the front pocket “taxi” wallet. I used one in the 90’s and came back to it a couple of years ago. It is safe in the front pocket. Driver’s license and debit card fit in the top pocket. It has a coin pocket for a few quarters. I will never go back to any other wallet.
I own my great Grandfather’s wallet from the 1920s… it’s a great piece but after a 100 years of use it starts to fall apart. I now own a Buffalo leather wallet.
Where I live if you pay by credit or debit card, it is taken from your account only 3-4 days after, so you rapidly lose track of your spendings. While if you use hard cash, you know exactly how much you have. Wallet is needed
My Saddleback Leather wallet is super thin, holds all my cards and various sizes of cash. Plus they are warranted for life. Basic, well constructed and real quality leather.
I wonder, is there a protocol describing where you should hold your wallet? I mean, what pocket, trousers, jacket, etc... What is the correct use of all your other pockets. This may seem frivolous, but after some real-life scenarios and experimenting, I've got to say, it's paramount to wallet use and/or pocket use. I just wonder if there are guidelines for this subject from which I could learn on. Thx.
The bulk and heaviness of my wallet is really bugging me. I opted for a new one the other day that looked slimmer (my previous on is worn out anyway) turns out the reason why it looked slimmer was because it's actually bigger so it's more cumbersome than the previous one, i wait to see how it gets old (and even though it was cheap, I will wear it out long enough to get used to it and to fond the right way for me to carry: my id, my debit cards, my bus subscription, my license in the future, bank notes, coins and some fidelity cards (might upgrade those to a seperate card wallet but coins are the biggest of the bulk for me and i have to constantly have a coin on my person since i'm grocery shopping once a week) I do not keep my wallet in my trousers as i find it uncomfortable so i'm glad to discover coat wallets exist Ooh i really like the idea of the cigar/pouch/makeup holder wallet I'm non binary,i knit and sew a lot and i have a huge clasp (think tiny minimalist granny purse clasp, i guess i might make a pocket purse or something)
I bought my leather wallet from Mr Lentz 7 years ago and it’s just got better with age, has no stitching - it uses rivets instead. Really love it and can recommend their wallets to anyone who wants to invest in a proper piece of leather, handcrafted and honestly affordable
I have a black leather coffin shaped wallet with metal studs at the corners. It flips open and fastens shut with a button. It also says, Never Trust The Living on the front. Only problem is it doesnt have a coin purse or bill slot. It's a bit of a goth style, but i think its slim size and black color can fit with just about any style.
I use a Coach card holder. Theres 3 card pockets on one side. A clear id pocket on the other and a middle slot where you can fit folded bills. Its way thinner than any folding wallet.
My Coins are always in a little coinbag on my belt. Disliked them in my billfold wallet, because they stretched it on long terms. Now I use in combination to my coinbag a coatwallet usable even for larger papers like receipts for payment.
My brother is using wallet nd good experience nd good explanation sir many useful this wallet .I like leather wallet but I'm not using😆many peoples are used this👏 ur voice noice nd clearly😁
18:56 about thickness, the top one looks the best to me. Looks like they used the thickest leather behind the pockets and the thinner stuff on the outside. Also see some use 1mm all the way around which doesnt look bad either
I think I'm going to make one like that, cuz i was thinking about putting the thickest leather in the back. Maybe 1.2-1.4mm in the back, and behind the pockets using a thinner one, like .8mm. I'm in Miami and im exotic leather crafting with invasive snake and iguana skin, using pull up, pueblo and vechetta , full grain veg tans. Any tips or suggestions? Will check out your other videos. Great info, thanks!
when i was young my dad said don't use a money clip because people will see all your cash.put away in a wallet is best. i use a smaller wallet from the Duluth Pack company.heavy leather and slots for cards and driver's license hide everything.the little cash i carry go's in a pocket.
The biggest problem with a good wallet, is that in our country we use a lot of coins (euros is currency) so in most cases the coin part is getting broken for a lot.
I adore the Ridge wallet. It ended my search for a wallet, and if I ever lose it or wear it out, I'll get another one. I hate having stuff in my pockets, so the ridge works because I never carry more than a few cards on me, and took the money clip off, so on the off chance I have cash I use a separate money clip.
I would never get anything with elephant leather! Thank you for the video though; your video’s provide a great amount of interesting historical information.
The back pockets on a trouser are for gloves and handkerchiefs, you can comfortably have a wallet with coin pouch at the front pocket and I don’t think is a good idea carrying a smartphone that could bend at back pockets, so left front pocket for wallet and right for smartphone.
The best wallets is the normal old school compact wallet. It carries your cards, and cash without making anything visible. These small card holders expose everything you have with you, and thats not good. In the end people will return to the old school method.
These new card holders or minimal wallets aren't practical. I always return to my small compact wallet made from real leather and still is in very good shape after 10 years.
Interesting that you referred to the “modern” £1 note. The £1 note was actually withdrawn back in 1988 in favour of the £1 coin. The lowest value note in the UK is the £5 note.
@@gentlemansgazette Indeed, but nobody actually uses them. I can’t remember the last time I saw a Scottish £1, and I visit Scotland regularly. But the note you showed, which was very clearly a Bank of England £1 note, was withdrawn in 1988 - which was my point.
I remember one pound notes in northern ireland when visiting family when I was younger. Legal tender yet some cashiers in england would turn their nose up at it
Hello, I'm a huge fan of the 1910s and I was wondering if you could make a video on from what I've learnt people call it, a Open crown hat? It's a bowler with a large brim, anyway, just wondering if you could make a video on it because I'd love to learn some more about it! Thank you!
An open crown is when the top of the hat hasn't received a specific shape yet. You can find out more about the terminology in our Fedora guide, here: www.gentlemansgazette.com/fedora-hat-guide/?
Im here after getting a 20usd leather wallet and seeing if i messed up getting a bulky sort of outdated wallet instead of a metal slim low profile wallet
In 2022 there are many websites and one large one in particular that sell artisan products. You can buy a real leather wallet , choseing not just style but material made by a real person in small quantities for a fraction of a " branded wallet ".
I need wallets and have several types. I carry my driver's license, 2 insurances cards, credit card (S) gift cards the list goes on. Then one in my pocket now has been through the laundry several times. but it aged well.
The best is whatever works for you and your particular circumstance. IMHO best quality, lowest quality are just terms that some mistakenly attribute to a persons self concept.
Delvaux Belgium wallets are the best imo I have several vintage ones Delvaux is the oldest luxury leather manufacturer in the world at the same level as Hermes !
There is no doubt we still need wallets, more these days for plastic than paper, so wallets need to be functional and attractive. On functional, it's important to consider digital (RFID) protection, and on attractive nothing beats a quality built attractive (classic) looking wallet.
I have just stumbled across this video and channel today and I really love the guide on wallets. I'm wondering if anyone sees this comment if they can point me to a brand/website that sells good quality billfold wallets that can also monogram them like mentioned in the video. I've been using an old wallet thats pretty much in tatters for the longest time and thought a good upgrade was due. Any help is appreciated.
Do your wallets have rfid protection? It's easy for scammers to scan cards these days . It happened to me once now I use a rfid card holder. And put it in front pocket .
Money clip? Like... for physical bills? Paper bills? They still use paper money in America? Wow, how retro. I haven't carried physical money in a decade.