Evolution of Leather Goods: Before and After Pictures

[mizanation]

hey guys, glad that cleaner works for you guys. unfortunately, i can't wear my wallet with dress slacks at the office, so i can only rock it on the weekends. i am seriously thinking about changing professions so i can rock jeans and saddle leather wallets.

i have an interesting story, i forgot if i posted this on here already, but here goes.

when i was in tokyo, i was at the local supermarket and someone came in wearing an alpha industries jacket (it had alpha industries printed on the back), selvage jeans and a big redmoon wallet sticking out of his back pocket. i immediately ran up to him and said (in japanese), "excuse me, but is that a redmoon wallet?" he was visibly surprised and said in a suspicious tone, "yeeees....." i replied, "that's dope, how old is it?" again a suspicious look, "about 2 years." i stepped closer and reached out my hand, "can i see it?" the moment of truth came. does he run for his life or does he hand his wallet over to a complete stranger. he thought about it for a second and said, "sure." he reached for his back pocket and handed me his beautifully-aged redmoon wallet. it was so shiny and polished, and dark in all the right areas. i held the wallet for a second, admiring it's beauty. then i said, "thank you," and handed it back to him. he looked at me with a mixture of pride, fear, and WTF? and then ran off to buy his produce.

[denimdestroyedmylife]

^ i have a neighbor that is japanese; he wears flight jackets, dry jeans and has a leather wallet rope. but i'm too shy.

kudos to you, miz

[poly800rock]

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=18752

ohh.......just got an email from sam at hecklewood, seems like my dreams are coming true, natural bifold wallet from tanner!

[Chicken]

when i was in tokyo, i was at the local supermarket and someone came in wearing an alpha industries jacket (it had alpha industries printed on the back), selvage jeans and a big redmoon wallet sticking out of his back pocket. i immediately ran up to him and said (in japanese), "excuse me, but is that a redmoon wallet?" he was visibly surprised and said in a suspicious tone, "yeeees....." i replied, "that's dope, how old is it?" again a suspicious look, "about 2 years." i stepped closer and reached out my hand, "can i see it?" the moment of truth came. does he run for his life or does he hand his wallet over to a complete stranger. he thought about it for a second and said, "sure." he reached for his back pocket and handed me his beautifully-aged redmoon wallet. it was so shiny and polished, and dark in all the right areas. i held the wallet for a second, admiring it's beauty. then i said, "thank you," and handed it back to him. he looked at me with a mixture of pride, fear, and WTF? and then ran off to buy his produce.

that probably never happened to him before. most japanese people are afraid to go up to total strangers, especially if it's just to check out a wallet.

I got the EZ cleaner on miz's recommendation, it's supposed to be gentler on the leather, as it's designed to be used for suede. It really dries the leather though, so you should oil it after. I don't know if Chicken's had the same experience. Otherwise, just go with Lexol. It's ph balanced, doesn't really dry the leather as noticeably, and it's more readily accessible, if my trips to sho repair places are any indication.

you might be right about the drying. i've been using a leather balm made by tarrago right after the wallet had dried after using the e-z cleaner. just like how miz was recommended:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=259995

i haven't had the dry wallet problem, but it might be because of the balm.

[mizanation]

^^^ ddml, shy? really? you should introduce yourself. get him into the future...

[watchman]

poly- are you sure that bifold is offered in raw leather? it looks tanned to me.

[diewhitegirls]

Alright, how often do you guys clean/condition your boots? I use Lexol Ph Cleaner, go with some conditioner next, and then 2 coats of Obenaufs. Should I just wait until it starts feelings dry or is there a better method?

[Dick Danger]

I Obenauf oil every month, then LP every third month, I clean with a Hotsy when dirty.

[watchman]

what is the deal with this wallet?

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/earthmarket/463305/565241/#572407

it's red moon, but cheap. what's up? it won't translate. It looks nice to me

[poly800rock]

poly- are you sure that bifold is offered in raw leather? it looks tanned to me.

the link i posted is the black one they did, sam just emailed me today saying they have a natural one in production next week! i'm so excited. I need a smaller wallet and really love my belt by them...I made a point in telling him how great the belt was wearing and really wanted a natural wallet not previously offered and he said he'd get in touch when they made them...so he did.

[Dick Danger]

made in china?

[poly800rock]

what is the deal with this wallet?

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/earthmarket/463305/565241/#572407

it's red moon, but cheap. what's up? it won't translate. It looks nice to me

red moon kids it says

Exactly it is [miniuoretsuto] in the pocket of the kids.

Not only the one for kids, the adult even to there is popularity as a change inserting.

The child Toshi will the [uoretsuto] [tsu] of the matching how probably be??

[Chicken]

^ exactly watchman, the thing is tiny.

few people before you almost fell into the same trap.

[watchman]

11.5 x 6.5 isn't that small, although it's a lot smaller than mine.

[eastcoastrider27]

You gonna keep the Red Moon Poly or sell it?

[poly800rock]

You gonna keep the Red Moon Poly or sell it?

not really sure yet....i'd love to keep it, but i actually might end up selling it..i don't wanna lose that much on it though, but the nice difference is that i bought it myself rather than going through a 3rd party so it was a bit cheaper for me...we'll see...the one thing red moon did get me hooked on was the coin purse. i can't even fathom the idea of coins in my pocket anymore...

[Dick Danger]

Mine made me hate coin purses even more. But it's hard to fit $20 worth of quarters in a coin purse.

[khaltire]

Just like this SD from rakuten dstock... kids one too it seems.. pretty cheap. the size isnt TINY, its normal, maybe a little thin but it makes up for it in height... I COULD get one but it doesnt look like it has any slots, although the zipper is cool. the tanner bifold does sound interesting, I dont like how itll have TANNER branded on it though

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/d-stock/540684/560905/

[Chicken]

11.5 x 6.5 isn't that small, although it's a lot smaller than mine.

Just like this SD from rakuten dstock... kids one too it seems.. pretty cheap. the size isnt TINY, its normal, maybe a little thin but it makes up for it in height... I COULD get one but it doesnt look like it has any slots, although the zipper is cool. the tanner bifold does sound interesting, I dont like how itll have TANNER branded on it though

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/d-stock/540684/560905/

you see, to me i look at redmoon hr's as pretty much the standards now. (but maybe a little thicker than necessary.) smaller wallets, imo, don't fill up my pocket enough that they give me what i feel like are inadequate pocket fades. especially as a primary wallet, i prefer something around the hr size.

(it's all about the size. )

[denimdestroyedmylife]

i like having a seperate coin purse-----to put in the other pocket------for balance

[cheapmuthafukr]

a bit indigo stained...

update:

[Chicken]

^ looks like you're messing it up good.

wish you had a macro, though.

i like having a seperate coin purse-----to put in the other pocket------for balance

yeah, i also don't like it when the other pocket's empty. so i prefer something like what you're doing, too.

[denimdestroyedmylife]

cmf-----the etching is standing out more. nice and contrasty. how is the wallet holding up? i see that it is tearing at the spine.

[watchman]

I think i may have found an HR for cheap, so it's hard to not pull the trigger. And i know what you're saying about the back pocket separate coin purse chicken, i think that i'm going to have to get one when i go overseas to school (coins are actually worth something haha)

[calatrava]

I think i may have found an HR for cheap, so it's hard to not pull the trigger. And i know what you're saying about the back pocket separate coin purse chicken, i think that i'm going to have to get one when i go overseas to school (coins are actually worth something haha)

how cheap?

[cheapmuthafukr]

cmf-----the etching is standing out more. nice and contrasty. how is the wallet holding up? i see that it is tearing at the spine.

the stitching is coming out all over. the strap that held it closed fell off long ago. ill need a new wallet very soon.

[englandmj7]

.................

[mr fluffernutter]

That's one hell of a buckle.

[eastcoastrider27]

Why not punch some more holes in it for a better fit?

[englandmj7]

Why not punch some more holes in it for a better fit?

Dude, the entire belt is too small for me........

I could fit if I put a hole in the last inch or so, but I wear a 34 and if I even gain a pound I will outgrow it.