Thanks for the review! I'd used their 'mini' version wallet for over a year and I liked my one. Only one minus: The leather is pretty high-quality and nice touch but tends to stretch (yes, it is leather) and loosen the card pocket. So I recently switched to the ballistic nylon version and hope it to hold my card as tight as new.
Man I just found your channel and I already bought a wallet you reviewed in another video but I am seriously considering getting this wallet for more formal occasions. Thanks for opening the world of wallets to me.
I've had mine for over 2 years I love it. Quick access you don't have to dig for your cards like a regular bifold wallet and even though with enough cards and cash it's still holds more and is slimmer than a traditional bifold
How do you get around storing coins with this thing? Not that I carry coins anyway, but on that odd occassion you use a note to pay for something.. What do you do with the change, just put it in your pocket?
You have an extensive collection of Pelikan pens, and your M205's finish is unseen of, does not look like a demo as it seems to be marble finishes. I digress, but I cannot help it but to notice your Pelikan fountain pen first... Great wallet review, with very interesting packaging.
I have had an airtag ready wallet from this company on order for several days now... I was feeling pretty good about the company thanks to the overall presentation, but your review and commentary on the overall quality and utility of the wallet have put any doubts I was having to rest. Thanks for the in depth, yet concise and to the point video! A like, and a share on twitter well earned sir! o7
Ive been rocking the Carbon Fibre version which I backed on Indigogo or Kickstarter (I dont recall which) for over 4 years now and its awesome! Slightly different and more practical internals on the Carbon version in my opinion, but I dont think that the particular version is available any longer? Thanks for the review! Solid as usual!
Bellroy Designer Edition dropping soon?👀👀 would really like to see a review on it and comparing it to the cheaper version if the Slim Sleve Wallet. Trying to decide which one to buy... and see which one you would recommend.
You're reading my mind! The Bellroy Slim Sleeve Designer edition review is on January 12th and the comparison between the original Slim Sleeve and Designer Edition is on January 18th 👍
This is a brilliant review, thank you so much for uploading it. I’d love to see a comparison between this and the mini as I prefer my wallets to be as small as possible whilst looking great and being practical and I like the look of this one. Also, is there a review of the iclip wallet anywhere on your channel? I can’t seem to find one. Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks! We have the Mini up for review and a comparison of the two already uploaded, they will hit within the next week. We have the i-Clip wallet and have it in the backlog, it's on the way!
Was looking at these for ages then went off it. lol. I don’t see how you can make a wallet and then say be careful what cards you put near the magnet. Surely that’s a design flaw? I’m starting to learn that I just want absolute minimum and even with my two recent and awesome leather wallet purchases, I’m still drawn back to my MagnusX Ti-wallet. I just cannot settle! 😂 Great review Mark, thx 😀👍🏻
Yes, the magnet warning was odd as it's central to their design, but it's not enough of a problem that it's hurt the brand. I'm working to get a MagnusX TiWallet from Magnus, since he only creates them every so often, you have to be quick or lose the opportunity. The Decadent Minimalist is similar in design and available :) . It'll be published later this month.
Great choice Mark! I wanted one of theirs first, however, the cost to the UK would be too much. The price of theirs is very high I feel for Aluminium (yep, the correct British spelling 😂). Am looking forward to that review. I had a Bogui Clik wallet from KeySmart as well which is virtually the same as the Decadent Minimalist version. They just tweaked the design around, that’s all.
On the way, I've been tracking it from Colombia. Frenchie were ready when the AirTag came out, but appears to have only build limited runs until they measure demand. It's taken a month from order to get to me.
Had that happened to me on the mini, and it looks bad and overly stretched, so I got the original size cause I dont want to have to keep cards I don't use, and I don't want them on my wallet so the original size I can manage to keep the 3 cards that I need while I need all the other cars so it won't fall out easily
What id really like to add to these reviews(of every day items) is an update after 6-12 months. I have been eyeing the frenchie as a minimalist wallet, but after reading discussions on the internet, i have decided to skip it totally. The leather stretches, the magnets demagnetize your cards, and the straps are held together with glue(lol). The user experience will be significantly worse after a bit of wear and tear, and the price tag is that of a premium product(which frenchie just tries to be).
The cards in the straps seem to be the only things with speedy access. Doesn't really live up to its name, IMO. My Exentri wallet provides speedier access to stuff overal. No floppy flops or magnets risking to damage your cards either.
Or the size of the tab like Trove (perfect for grabbing, but low profile) or how Bellroy really minimizes their pull strap tabs. I really like Frenchie's Mini which is coming up in review in a number of days, but the floppy pull straps are a problem.
Have you heard of Fielder's Choice Goods? People always compare leather wallets to old baseball gloves and their's actually ARE made out of old baseball gloves!
Yes! We have their Classic Zipper model in the backlog. I like the idea of incorporating something unique into a high-volume production, hard to do, but a nice selling point.
@@walletopia Do have already a review? I am looking for a wallet to purchase in Portugal. I am a fan of SECRID, but I do not know if they are capable to have a card for AirTag like the Nomad Card.
I've had this wallet for 2 years now, I think it will last my whole life it still looks like new, love it!
I have had mine since 5 years. Still love it and looks like new.
Hey , quick question. Can the wallet hold coins?
@@taimoormudassar5178 no
Any concerns about the magnet affecting your cards? This is why I'm hesitating.
@@Chris-wj4ze I never had an issue with a card being affected.
The packaging from this company is outstanding. Glad I also found walletopia as I have a fondness for wallets.
Thanks Jason, love having you! And yes, thought put into packaging does tell how a company wants to be perceived and their confidence in the products.
This wallet gives me the impression of a full leather implementation of the Secrid Wallet. Nice!
Interesting, it does function like that in a manual way
Thanks for the review! I'd used their 'mini' version wallet for over a year and I liked my one. Only one minus: The leather is pretty high-quality and nice touch but tends to stretch (yes, it is leather) and loosen the card pocket. So I recently switched to the ballistic nylon version and hope it to hold my card as tight as new.
Ah, let us know how that goes!
did it work?
Best roll up wallet design I've seen
Man I just found your channel and I already bought a wallet you reviewed in another video but I am seriously considering getting this wallet for more formal occasions. Thanks for opening the world of wallets to me.
Glad to have you in the community with us! Welcome!
I love your reviews, you seems a very friendly person :)
Thanks!
I've had mine for over 2 years I love it. Quick access you don't have to dig for your cards like a regular bifold wallet and even though with enough cards and cash it's still holds more and is slimmer than a traditional bifold
How do you get around storing coins with this thing? Not that I carry coins anyway, but on that odd occassion you use a note to pay for something.. What do you do with the change, just put it in your pocket?
I lived in Colombia for 2 and a half years. That magnetic flap it pretty.customary.of the style of phone cases I bought there.
Where the phone cases had credit card carry abilities?
@@walletopia when I was there the ones I saw didn't . I was there from May 2007 to November 2009. The phone cases tended to be inexpensive.
You have an extensive collection of Pelikan pens, and your M205's finish is unseen of, does not look like a demo as it seems to be marble finishes. I digress, but I cannot help it but to notice your Pelikan fountain pen first... Great wallet review, with very interesting packaging.
Best wallet I’ve ever had!
Great to hear!
I have had an airtag ready wallet from this company on order for several days now... I was feeling pretty good about the company thanks to the overall presentation, but your review and commentary on the overall quality and utility of the wallet have put any doubts I was having to rest. Thanks for the in depth, yet concise and to the point video! A like, and a share on twitter well earned sir! o7
Can I ask - how many pens do you actually own as every one of your videos seems to have a different one!!?
I collect Pelikan pens and own about 30 of them, give or take. I rotate them through the video groupings :)
The technique of I-Clip seems to be much better. Unfortunately they do not have a version with Airtag support…🥺
Ive been rocking the Carbon Fibre version which I backed on Indigogo or Kickstarter (I dont recall which) for over 4 years now and its awesome! Slightly different and more practical internals on the Carbon version in my opinion, but I dont think that the particular version is available any longer?
Thanks for the review! Solid as usual!
Thanks Scott, great to hear! Longevity experiences really help the community!
I like the magnetic part for the cash but I prefer metal box wallets with a popup switch for cards so I can use it with one hand
Bellroy Designer Edition dropping soon?👀👀 would really like to see a review on it and comparing it to the cheaper version if the Slim Sleve Wallet. Trying to decide which one to buy... and see which one you would recommend.
You're reading my mind! The Bellroy Slim Sleeve Designer edition review is on January 12th and the comparison between the original Slim Sleeve and Designer Edition is on January 18th 👍
walletopia Awesome thanks, cant wait for those videos to drop!
0:53 Love this moment
This is a brilliant review, thank you so much for uploading it. I’d love to see a comparison between this and the mini as I prefer my wallets to be as small as possible whilst looking great and being practical and I like the look of this one.
Also, is there a review of the iclip wallet anywhere on your channel? I can’t seem to find one.
Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks! We have the Mini up for review and a comparison of the two already uploaded, they will hit within the next week. We have the i-Clip wallet and have it in the backlog, it's on the way!
Was looking at these for ages then went off it. lol. I don’t see how you can make a wallet and then say be careful what cards you put near the magnet. Surely that’s a design flaw? I’m starting to learn that I just want absolute minimum and even with my two recent and awesome leather wallet purchases, I’m still drawn back to my MagnusX Ti-wallet. I just cannot settle! 😂
Great review Mark, thx 😀👍🏻
Yes, the magnet warning was odd as it's central to their design, but it's not enough of a problem that it's hurt the brand. I'm working to get a MagnusX TiWallet from Magnus, since he only creates them every so often, you have to be quick or lose the opportunity. The Decadent Minimalist is similar in design and available :) . It'll be published later this month.
Great choice Mark! I wanted one of theirs first, however, the cost to the UK would be too much. The price of theirs is very high I feel for Aluminium (yep, the correct British spelling 😂). Am looking forward to that review. I had a Bogui Clik wallet from KeySmart as well which is virtually the same as the Decadent Minimalist version. They just tweaked the design around, that’s all.
@@Richard_Barnes I've got the Bogui, kinda reminds me of the Rugged Material wallet, very close. I'll be reviewing the Bogui soon.
Can you please do a video on the air tag Version theyved made ik it’s the same but I’d like to know how much thicker it is and if the tag stays in
On the way, I've been tracking it from Colombia. Frenchie were ready when the AirTag came out, but appears to have only build limited runs until they measure demand. It's taken a month from order to get to me.
Had mine nearly 5 years and was still looking great. Unfortunately have just put it through the washing machine and ruined it 😕
That is sad :(.
Had that happened to me on the mini, and it looks bad and overly stretched, so I got the original size cause I dont want to have to keep cards I don't use, and I don't want them on my wallet so the original size I can manage to keep the 3 cards that I need while I need all the other cars so it won't fall out easily
well done, thank you!
Nice video, Mark. It'd be really nice if you tried to review Portuguese wallets.
Thanks Jośe, send me a few links, we'd love to!
@@walletopia craft-wallet.com/collections/frontpage/products/camel-leather
What id really like to add to these reviews(of every day items) is an update after 6-12 months. I have been eyeing the frenchie as a minimalist wallet, but after reading discussions on the internet, i have decided to skip it totally. The leather stretches, the magnets demagnetize your cards, and the straps are held together with glue(lol). The user experience will be significantly worse after a bit of wear and tear, and the price tag is that of a premium product(which frenchie just tries to be).
The cards in the straps seem to be the only things with speedy access. Doesn't really live up to its name, IMO. My Exentri wallet provides speedier access to stuff overal. No floppy flops or magnets risking to damage your cards either.
Nice mark, and i knew the pull tab would annoy people because itvflops around 😂, they should have taken the vaultskin route 😁
Or the size of the tab like Trove (perfect for grabbing, but low profile) or how Bellroy really minimizes their pull strap tabs. I really like Frenchie's Mini which is coming up in review in a number of days, but the floppy pull straps are a problem.
Is it annoying while sitting when it’s in the back pocket?
It's thicker than a regular bifold, but if you're used to a thicker wallet in your back pocket, no, it would be fine.
Have you heard of Fielder's Choice Goods? People always compare leather wallets to old baseball gloves and their's actually ARE made out of old baseball gloves!
Yes! We have their Classic Zipper model in the backlog. I like the idea of incorporating something unique into a high-volume production, hard to do, but a nice selling point.
Not for nothing, I love this channel but i wish you guys did more coin pouches
Thanks Ronnie, can you point me to a few you like or are interested in?
Colour beautiful
Could the leather get damaged with my keys?
It can damage a credit card magnetic band?
With magnets involved it's always possible and they do give instructions on how your place your cards
I have the carbon version. It is impossibly slim.
I keep hearing that, we'll need to pick it up for a review!
I love your review Sir!! They recently made an Apple Airtag Ready version of this wallet and I really want it but they sold out! 😂
I have one on the way so look for a review soon.
@@walletopia Do have already a review? I am looking for a wallet to purchase in Portugal. I am a fan of SECRID, but I do not know if they are capable to have a card for AirTag like the Nomad Card.
Para Colombia me gustaría saber que es lo que dice. Me interesa..
Coloca los sub titulos
Nice Pelican pen.
Thanks John! I collect only Pelikan's and enjoy writing with them.
fun fact the ceo and his partner were in the shark tank program
That's cool! Didn't realize that!
Straps, Magnets and Trifold...three strikes and your out. Not my preference in a leather wallet.
Said that way, it is a little busy as a wallet goes :)
Secrid strap wallet
The box itself can be used as a wallet
You would certainly have a crowds gather and watch as you paid for things 😀
im only seeing italian leather not full grain hopefully it hasnt gotten worse
Could have made it thinner.
Me gustaria mas, si tuviera subtitulos.
Secrid>
Tiene para guardar monedas??
No, no puede contener monedas.
Las monedas van a una billetera virtual 😂❤
THIS is how you package a wallet.
@thefrenchieco.1550