A premium leather wallet for everyday use.
I’ve been a fan of ‘real’ leather goods since I was a kid. My grandfather was a jockey and my family has always been involved in horse racing. So, I’m familiar with the smell and feel of genuine leather and how to care for it. Even now, the smell of premium leather takes me back to the stables to when I was helping my grandfather clean saddles and bridles. With that in mind, I was very excited to get my hands on one of the newest leather wallets by Nomad.
DETAILS
In the past several years, Nomad has been making a name for itself as a designer of premium leather goods and accessories. They have an entire collection of Rustic Brown Horween Leather products that include Apple AirPods Pro cases, iPhone cases, Apple Watch straps, and, of course, wallets. Today, Nomad is launching three new styles of wallets made from Horween leather. According to Nomad, “All three versions of the wallet rely on a unique 3D thermoforming process that gives them a great look and feel.” During this process, the Horween leather is bonded to a thin layer of reinforcing fabric and then molded into shape using heat and pressure. The thermoforming process should provide space to store cards without causing the leather to stretch out. In addition to that, all three wallet styles are available in either brown or black.
The three styles of wallet include the Card Wallet, the Card Wallet Plus, and the Bifold Wallet. The Card Wallet stores up to 10 cards and is 3D formed to fit in a front or rear pocket. The Card Wallet Plus is designed for both cards and folded bills. It can fit up to 16 cards (maximum capacity) and up to 12 cards along with folded cash. The Bifold Wallet, which is my personal preference, is designed for maximum storage. The 3D formed leather provides enough room for cash and cards, plus and external quick-access pocket. The wallet can hold up to 15 cards comfortably and can fit unfolded bills up to 70mm tall.
USER EXPERIENCE
The Bifold Wallet I chose is the Rustic Brown color. It comes in a very special box that is adorned with a rope-like handle. The front of the box has an image of the wallet along with the name and color choice included. The back of the box has another image of the wallet, but this time it is opened and shows the difference in colors between Day 1 and Day 100 of use. This was a very unique way of showing the natural of patina coloring to people who may not understand how leather ages. The inside of the box has a small description of Horween Leather and then a message about Nomad’s philosophy as a company. The wallet is housed inside a soft cloth bag and it comes with a card that describes the Thermoformed Leather process and a small pouch of leather conditioner.
When I handled the wallet for the first time, I was impressed with how smooth the leather felt. The color is gorgeous and I really love the stitching around the seams. The wallet feels like quality and it has that strong leather scent that you only find with quality leather goods. The back of the wallet has the external pocket that is perfect for quick access items. I tend to use it for different types of membership cards. I would use it for my ID, but I have concerns that as the leather loosens over time that the card might slip out. Membership cards can be replaced much easier than state-issued IDs.
On the inside of the wallet there are two standard card slots on each side and a pocket behind those slots. This is where the cards are stored. The description states that up to 15 cards can be stored in this wallet and while it is possible, it is quite a tight fit — especially with cash in the cash pocket. The fabric inside the wallet is extremely soft and it makes it very easy for cash to be placed into and taken out of the cash pouch.
CONCLUSION
I’m a true fan of quality leather and the Nomad Bifold Leather Wallet is just that. It holds plenty of personal items without the wallet being too large to manage. The color is gorgeous and it just feels like a premium product. I hope that it holds up well because I really like having it as a part of my everyday carry items.
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