@@ahmadaamer6 I have this one from WeldonWoods and it's currently my main carry. I keep coming back to it. I love how the main compartment can carry a lot of cards and bills are easily accessible from the side. Quick draw pocket completes the perfect design. I know some people claim this is a rip off of Das Offene Mer's 50/50 but this carrys more cards in main compartment so it wins there in my opinion.
I got this back in April this year. Well worth the wait due to COVID impacting delivering to UK. Hands down one of my fave wallets. Excellent quality and design. Slim profile with 6 cards and some notes in the back. The patina on this wallet....priceless!!!!!
I bought the Sienna version of the wallet initially, and I loved it so much I ended up going back and buying it in Shell Cordovan. The Johnny wallet wears in so well. I've had the Shell version for about 2 months now and I get comments on this wallet more often than I did with my Mitchell Leather MCW or the more flashy/gimmicky Secrid that I used to carry.
@@walletopia So now that it's had a bit of time to "live" the wallet is BEAUTIFUL. The patina on the wallet makes it look even better. It's such a great daily carry.
I love your reviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would go to your channel every time I need a clear and extremely well put together review!!!!!!! Keep up the great work 👍
I’ve Been waiting this review for a while! Its a great and unique wallet, I ordered mine in horween whiskey shell cordovan, It was pricey but worth it for sure.
This might be it. Haven't taken the plunge to get a real veg tanned leather wallet yet, but the price is very attractive. Beautiful product and excited to see how it wears.
Looking at the dimensions of the wallet, the Johnny does not look so big! Cards fit really nice in there for a wallet that is almost 10cm x 9cm... but maybe the dimensions are just approximate. I think its a bit smaller, but maybe I’m wrong, it’s only an impression. Thanks for your reviews! Your channel is a pleasure for wallet lovers.
A very smart and innovative design. I like it 🤩. Its reminiscent of the Lo Esencial wallet, as in 1 piece of leather. However this is a much better design by comparison imo. 👍🏾
I like wallets like this. I prefer the Das Offene Meer ‘Top Slider’ though as cash stays unfolded until you close the wallet 😀👍🏻 On the Loyal Stricklin, I bet you don’t even have to open the flap to get the cash out either. It would work as a cash wrap for UK notes though as they are shorter in length.
Mark I have the Franklin from Lost Dutchman love it I just purchased the Johnny Wallet the main difference is have to fold cash bills in the Johnny Wallet which works better than the Franklin with bills that or old and limp I just received my Johnny Wallet the leather is Italian I understand Royal Strickland uses Wicket and Craig so n Mine is clearly a Italian leather beautiful so soft
Hey Mark! Any plans to review the legendary leather wallet made by Fort Belvedere? It IS expensive, but no other company I know of is as transparent about every detail of their production and the origin of their material.
I have it on the list! Sven likes to play it up and the calfskin/deerskin is a nice material, but knowing Sven, he's marked it up a ton! From the pictures, the sewing doesn't look all that impressive and the construction is little sloppy looking.
Expensive stuff Fort Belvedere not that worthy to review esp to those people LIKE ME who can't afford HAHA but well if there's much people requested for it then why not. .. it's up to sir Mark. ..always a nice review 👌 watching ur vids again and again😎😊
Similar set up to the Das Offene Meer 50/50. The 50/50 has the ability to have the cash fit in length wise and fold over (like you mentioned if the cash strap was longer on this wallet.). Nice review!
Maybe I’m missing something, but wouldn’t a 50€ note folded once fit into the cash slot just fine if it were inserted sideways, so the folded edge of the bill enters lengthwise?
I've not yet, still thinking about it. I'm old enough to remember this wallet (it's not new), Garzini has re-designed it by added a few other features, but the fold open, hold cash, fold the opposite way, hold something else is a design that's been around for 35+ years and back then they were cheaply made.
Thank you for another great review! I think these "one piece of leather" wallets with zero stitching are just not my thing. They don't look very clean or refined to me. Of course, I carry a Dango M1 Maverick Rail wallet which is probably about as polar opposite a wallet as you could get from this thing!
Haha, indeed, very different, but owning and carrying different wallets for different occasions, trips, etc is a fun way to try new wallets. But yes, one piece wallets like this are unique.
Good review, interesting wallet I do say, kinda old fashioned design with a bit of up today minimalist in the card holder department. Would been cool if they installed a small fabric to pull up your cards to take out like some leather wallets have. The cash insertion is ok but some what simple to put in and out. The price is not to bad, $45 pretty decent. But if some people are worried about of there money falling out on the side of the wallet then I should recommend the "Thin Fin" wallet, design by the lost Dutchman. Kinda the same design but hold everything due to the flap. Plus the cost is $40 .thats less then the Loyal Stricklin johnny. But thats just my opinion. But overall very good review 👍
I'm very keen to get one of these - imagine how happy I was to get a marketing email from the Stricklins advertising half-price 'seconds' as we call them in UK! Then imagine my disappointment that no delivery to UK was available! I've now sent 3 emails with no reply...are they on holiday?
Right for the jugular! The big difference is that the Topsider, while a single piece of leather like the Johnny, is stitched. I’m indifferent on that comparison, but the ability to wrap cash tops the scales over the Johnny for me.
Congratulations on an incredible minimalist carry config! You really can choose about anything you’d like at this point, but yes, this wallet gives me the impression that it performs well with a good number of cards, cash and other sundries.
@@ahmedhishamdr8485 I can say that it's something you have to experience. In use this is an absolute non issue. Even without cards in it, those bills aren't going anywhere. I carry anywhere from 0 to 15 bills and 9 cards on a daily basis, and have never had the slightest inclination that they werent extremely secure. Don't let that stop you
Do you recommend this wallet www.dasoffenemeerleather.com/listing/584881614/the-topsider-quickdraw or this one loyalstricklin.com/products/johnny-wallet-brown-chromexcel
Either wallet will do you very well so I would think the decision comes down to how many cards/cash you carry and how the wallet functions that best suites your behavior when using it.
Are you kidding me? A $3 piece of unfinished leather, which has been folded a couple of times. Utter insanity that people are willing to spend $45 plush shipping on this. Go on Etsy and You will find hundreds of Minimalist wallets that are the same price or less expensive, that are a thousand times nicer. How much are these guys paying you?
They pay me nothing :) (really, we buy all the wallets we review). But you bring up a great point which is there a many excellent leather makers on Etsy (we’ve reviewed a few and have others in our inventory). You can even get a custom wallet made to your specs.
Can you show where people can buy (probably a 1 sq ft) piece of leather like this (or what the actual cost of buying a hide) where the math works out to $3 for each piece of leather? Seems like you just threw a number out of nowhere.
MasMacho, I purchase leather from places like Montana Leather and Maverick Leather. Check them out and you’ll find a bunch of quality leathers (including those from well known tannery, Horween) for $3 - $6 per square foot. If you are a high volume producer of leather goods and purchase your supplies in bulk, the options increase exponentially. I think that any leather worker who prides themselves on their work would be just as disgusted as I am.
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QOTD: ⚡Great success has been had for wallets that are one piece and have no sewing. What other wallets like this have you seen?
Das Offene Meer 👍🏻
@@ahmadaamer6 I have this one from WeldonWoods and it's currently my main carry. I keep coming back to it. I love how the main compartment can carry a lot of cards and bills are easily accessible from the side. Quick draw pocket completes the perfect design. I know some people claim this is a rip off of Das Offene Mer's 50/50 but this carrys more cards in main compartment so it wins there in my opinion.
Great review. You talked me out of it. Very much appreciated.
I got this back in April this year. Well worth the wait due to COVID impacting delivering to UK. Hands down one of my fave wallets. Excellent quality and design. Slim profile with 6 cards and some notes in the back. The patina on this wallet....priceless!!!!!
I bought the Sienna version of the wallet initially, and I loved it so much I ended up going back and buying it in Shell Cordovan. The Johnny wallet wears in so well. I've had the Shell version for about 2 months now and I get comments on this wallet more often than I did with my Mitchell Leather MCW or the more flashy/gimmicky Secrid that I used to carry.
To me, it's the availability in so many other leathers that make this wallet really attractive. I'm tempted to get one in Shell, so nice.
@@walletopia So now that it's had a bit of time to "live" the wallet is BEAUTIFUL. The patina on the wallet makes it look even better. It's such a great daily carry.
I love your reviews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would go to your channel every time I need a clear and extremely well put together review!!!!!!! Keep up the great work 👍
I own so many minimalist wallets from different companies but I always go back to my loyal Strickland Johnny wallet
I got my Johnny wallet in natural veg tanned leather yesterday. It is an awesome wallet. I agree that everyone should have one.
Glad you like it!
Hi, how thick is the leather?
About 3oz leather
I’ve Been waiting this review for a while! Its a great and unique wallet, I ordered mine in horween whiskey shell cordovan, It was pricey but worth it for sure.
Whoa baby! Shell Cordovan is an excellent leather for this wallet design due to its stiffer disposition, great choice!
This might be it. Haven't taken the plunge to get a real veg tanned leather wallet yet, but the price is very attractive. Beautiful product and excited to see how it wears.
Thank you for this review, I love the wallet! And agree with your scoring. I did not know the background of the company beforehand thanks for that!
Looking at the dimensions of the wallet, the Johnny does not look so big! Cards fit really nice in there for a wallet that is almost 10cm x 9cm... but maybe the dimensions are just approximate. I think its a bit smaller, but maybe I’m wrong, it’s only an impression. Thanks for your reviews! Your channel is a pleasure for wallet lovers.
Thanks Guillermo! Due to the flexibility of the design with no sewing to inhibit it, there's all kinds of play for more capacity.
A very smart and innovative design. I like it 🤩.
Its reminiscent of the Lo Esencial wallet, as in 1 piece of leather. However this is a much better design by comparison imo. 👍🏾
Yes, this is more concise in it's design and still very functional.
I like wallets like this. I prefer the Das Offene Meer ‘Top Slider’ though as cash stays unfolded until you close the wallet 😀👍🏻
On the Loyal Stricklin, I bet you don’t even have to open the flap to get the cash out either.
It would work as a cash wrap for UK notes though as they are shorter in length.
Correct, there's a side access into the cash area on the Johnny so you don't need to open it up. Such a nice wallet for usability.
Love this wallet, for something that is stitchless, this thing can hold more than 8 cards and thick wad of cash. More than open sea leather. Wwallet
Mark I have the Franklin from Lost Dutchman love it I just purchased the Johnny Wallet the main difference is have to fold cash bills in the Johnny Wallet which works better than the Franklin with bills that or old and limp I just received my Johnny Wallet the leather is Italian I understand Royal Strickland uses Wicket and Craig so n
Mine is clearly a Italian leather beautiful so soft
I guess they use both leather operations
Johnny Stricklin uses leather from different tanneries so it's a mix.
hey I was wondering what is the wallet that you use everyday?
I do carry tests on wallets for 2-3 weeks so I don’t have a daily driver as I’m constantly evaluating wallets.
Hey Mark! Any plans to review the legendary leather wallet made by Fort Belvedere? It IS expensive, but no other company I know of is as transparent about every detail of their production and the origin of their material.
I have it on the list! Sven likes to play it up and the calfskin/deerskin is a nice material, but knowing Sven, he's marked it up a ton! From the pictures, the sewing doesn't look all that impressive and the construction is little sloppy looking.
walletopia Oh I see! Have you dealt with any of their material before up-close?
Expensive stuff Fort Belvedere not that worthy to review esp to those people LIKE ME who can't afford HAHA but well if there's much people requested for it then why not. .. it's up to sir Mark. ..always a nice review 👌 watching ur vids again and again😎😊
This will be my next wallet.
Good choice!
Similar set up to the Das Offene Meer 50/50. The 50/50 has the ability to have the cash fit in length wise and fold over (like you mentioned if the cash strap was longer on this wallet.). Nice review!
Thanks for the info!
Not sure yet about this wallet, but this review was informative.
This looks like a comfortable wallet. The only negative for me is no RFID protection. But then maybe it's not needed.
You don't need RFID but you need to buy me one! ;)
just ordered one!
Excellent!
Maybe I’m missing something, but wouldn’t a 50€ note folded once fit into the cash slot just fine if it were inserted sideways, so the folded edge of the bill enters lengthwise?
Thanks for this video. I’m stuck between this and the Taurus Camp Grain.. any suggestions?
Depends on how much you carry and cash especially. For cash, the Tauruscamp is excellent and will handle all the cards you want to put in it.
Will that squeaky sound and feel appear a lot in daiky use and make you uncomfortable?
No, it breaks in very fast
Hello is the vaultskin Notting hill long term carry coming soon? Can't wait!
It's coming! :)
@@walletopia sweet thanks buddy
too bad they dont ship to europe, ive been trying to order one for a month now but no luck
That is too bad, you could get a courier service but that adds additional expense.
Have you ever done the Garzini Leather Magic Wallet? I am thinking of buying, would love to see your break down of it.
I've not yet, still thinking about it. I'm old enough to remember this wallet (it's not new), Garzini has re-designed it by added a few other features, but the fold open, hold cash, fold the opposite way, hold something else is a design that's been around for 35+ years and back then they were cheaply made.
Cool, will look forward to it if you do. Love your channel!! Great reviews
Thank you for another great review! I think these "one piece of leather" wallets with zero stitching are just not my thing. They don't look very clean or refined to me. Of course, I carry a Dango M1 Maverick Rail wallet which is probably about as polar opposite a wallet as you could get from this thing!
Haha, indeed, very different, but owning and carrying different wallets for different occasions, trips, etc is a fun way to try new wallets. But yes, one piece wallets like this are unique.
Good review, interesting wallet I do say, kinda old fashioned design with a bit of up today minimalist in the card holder department. Would been cool if they installed a small fabric to pull up your cards to take out like some leather wallets have. The cash insertion is ok but some what simple to put in and out. The price is not to bad, $45 pretty decent. But if some people are worried about of there money falling out on the side of the wallet then I should recommend the "Thin Fin" wallet, design by the lost Dutchman. Kinda the same design but hold everything due to the flap. Plus the cost is $40 .thats less then the Loyal Stricklin johnny. But thats just my opinion. But overall very good review 👍
Great review stitchless wallets are a great edc
Agreed!
I'm very keen to get one of these - imagine how happy I was to get a marketing email from the Stricklins advertising half-price 'seconds' as we call them in UK! Then imagine my disappointment that no delivery to UK was available! I've now sent 3 emails with no reply...are they on holiday?
Usually they're very attentive.
Was there a link to the seconds? I can't see any on their websites.
@@antha8611 they sold out in 2 days. They got back to me - they're not shipping to UK at all! How will I get one now?
Breaking news - I finally got one - quite expensive shipping, but it's here, being used and developing an amazing patina already!
@@miketuppen6438 Awesome! I look forward to your assessment of it once you've had more carry time with it!
Good one!
5:16 Agreed, that would be great.
Tried it and like it. But it's too thick for me.
So where did you end up for your daily driver?
This or the Topsider?
Right for the jugular! The big difference is that the Topsider, while a single piece of leather like the Johnny, is stitched. I’m indifferent on that comparison, but the ability to wrap cash tops the scales over the Johnny for me.
walletopia haha thanks a bunch!
I only carry 3 cards (license, debit and gas card) ...can't imagine carrying 12 , I'd be paranoid about keeping track of them all
Congratulations on an incredible minimalist carry config! You really can choose about anything you’d like at this point, but yes, this wallet gives me the impression that it performs well with a good number of cards, cash and other sundries.
Unfortunately they dont send it to Brazil, I really loved this wallet :(
Bummer!
Clever design but suffers from security issues....the card slot can carry coins as well if not fully stuffed with cards.
Do you mean the side cash when you mention security, where cash can potentially fall out?
walletopia Yes
@@ahmedhishamdr8485 I can say that it's something you have to experience. In use this is an absolute non issue. Even without cards in it, those bills aren't going anywhere. I carry anywhere from 0 to 15 bills and 9 cards on a daily basis, and have never had the slightest inclination that they werent extremely secure. Don't let that stop you
Hope they can improve the card slot area, maybe a leather strip to go over the cards to secure it.
Buy a piece of leather and cut it like he showed, that's it much cheaper to get the same product except the brand etching
Nice wallet don't like flap
They knew what they were doing when they called it the Johnny Wallet 😂
Do you recommend this wallet www.dasoffenemeerleather.com/listing/584881614/the-topsider-quickdraw or this one loyalstricklin.com/products/johnny-wallet-brown-chromexcel
Either wallet will do you very well so I would think the decision comes down to how many cards/cash you carry and how the wallet functions that best suites your behavior when using it.
walletopia Which one do you like better do you think the one that has no sewing on it Will hold up well Which one fits better in the pocket
Are you kidding me? A $3 piece of unfinished leather, which has been folded a couple of times. Utter insanity that people are willing to spend $45 plush shipping on this. Go on Etsy and You will find hundreds of Minimalist wallets that are the same price or less expensive, that are a thousand times nicer. How much are these guys paying you?
They pay me nothing :) (really, we buy all the wallets we review). But you bring up a great point which is there a many excellent leather makers on Etsy (we’ve reviewed a few and have others in our inventory). You can even get a custom wallet made to your specs.
Can you show where people can buy (probably a 1 sq ft) piece of leather like this (or what the actual cost of buying a hide) where the math works out to $3 for each piece of leather? Seems like you just threw a number out of nowhere.
MasMacho, I purchase leather from places like Montana Leather and Maverick Leather. Check them out and you’ll find a bunch of quality leathers (including those from well known tannery, Horween) for $3 - $6 per square foot. If you are a high volume producer of leather goods and purchase your supplies in bulk, the options increase exponentially. I think that any leather worker who prides themselves on their work would be just as disgusted as I am.
Maverick has a number of Wickett and Craig sides for $119 - $125. At an average of 23 sq feet per side, you do the math.
@@JSGilbert very helpful. Thanks!