A simply great wallet for a simple man from a great friend.

Theakkid5 days ago
Pale's Custom Leatherworks Slim WalletHorween Brown Waxed Flesh
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Maker

Pale's Custom Leatherworks

Model

Slim Wallet

Leather

Horween Brown Waxed Flesh

Use & wear

Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Hot Temperatures
Dry Climate
Humid Climate
Wet Conditions
Snow
Extreme Conditions

Been edc'ing this thing since mid october so its seen pretty much everything. Although I'm not sure how much there is to see from inside my pocket.

Leather

Horween Brown Waxed Flesh
Patina Process
Durability

My pocket has had almost no effect on the notorious boot leather. Brown waxed flesh probably isn't the best choice for a wallet in a patina contest but it is the best choice if you want to never need another wallet again.

Craftsmanship

Pale's Custom Leatherworks Slim Wallet
Design
Construction
Durability

Pale_Highl1ight is a true craftsman. With nothing but a couple pictures of my previous wallet he came up with this simple design which retains all the same functionality. Boot leather and thick stitching automatically make it an heirloom piece that I'll treasure for the rest of my life.

Final thoughts

I already feel really honored to be able to call the one and only Pale_Highl1ight a friend and this gift from him is just a cherry on top.

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