I've had mine for 4 years and it's in great condition with a really nice patina. Worth every penny. It's gotten even better as UK notes have got smaller as well!
Hey man How've you found it folding the new polymor notes? - about to purchase one to replace a note sleeve - but a bit worried about folding the plasticy notes and that ruining the line of the wallet / looking messy when spending Cheers !
Nice update, thx 👍🏻 Some well deserved score changes. I don’t agree with the price updated score. Well done for coming back to it though and changing your mind. 😀👍🏻
Thanks for the thorough reviews, I recently bought this based on this review and it's great. I downsized from a full sized wallet after realizing I never use most of my cards, coins or cash. So much easier to use and carry. This one is perfect for what I need, 5 cards and a couple of bank notes tucked away for the rare occasion I need actual cash.
Thanks for getting back to my beloved Slim Sleeve! It sat too long at the lowly 30. New score is much more fitting! While I have temporarily moved on from the slim sleeve, now carrying the stow 8 card holder or my Ti contour, i'm sure i'll end up back in the slim sleeve in the future. For me, it sits as King of all leather wallets.
The design has been quickly copied by competitors which demonstrates how well it works. I know the thinness of the leather split is what contributes to it's success, but I sometimes wish it was a bit thicker (better weight). But the Aurochs Gravity did that and it's just a tad too bulky.
Great review! I always come here when I'm looking at new wallets. I bought the Slim Sleeve and I love it. Fits in my front pocket perfectly and is very low profile.
Yes, the only thing I would likely change is my comment about the zipper being hampered at the apex when closing and how that affected the usability score. Moving that from a 2 to a 3 (working as expected) would raise the score from a 33 to a 36. That was my fault, but otherwise, I do like the Card Pocket. I'll put it on the 2nd Look queue for an update.
Its feature should still be 3. It is bifold but the user still needs to fold the cash once which will then force the user to remove their whole lump of cash just to find one or two notes that they want. It is understandable if it is NOT bifold. Plus there is no place there is no quick access card slot.
Oh, I was so excited for this and was about to order, but they won't be available for order until February of 2021! Holy cow! I did order their HITOE L-Zip S wallet. You're awesome in finding these wallets, keep sending them my way!
@walletopia. Great channel! Been on the lookout for a new front wallet pocket and based on your reviews and my needs, I've narrowed it down to two; Bellroy Slim Sleeve and Auroch Nova. Which do you prefer? Thanks!
Hi Julian, we have a comparison between the two wallets scheduled to release on May 16th, but it really comes down to how you carry, how much you carry and how much abuse you give your wallet.
@@walletopia That's amazing! I'll wait for your video comparison! I carry about minimum 6 to maximum 12 cards. It'll be my daily driver. I do take care of my stuff as my wallets lasts me 5+ years!
Hi Jonathan, it's a tan color, but I've not carried it long enough to know. I have seen pictures of this wallet after a year+ and it does develop a patina, but not as dark as whiskey.
I loved this wallet till I lost mine and bought a Note Sleeve as a replacement. Works very well for a slim, low-profile carry. Shame it doesn't do so well with Asian bills - anything over a tenner struggles to fit.
Yes, the cash conundrum. If it gets bigger to accommodate larger bill sizes then it begins to cut into part of the appeal of the wallet. They could sell an "international" version and probably do well.
How can fold note wallet and without coin storage be practical? How can you take out all the note money whenever you want to buy something way cheaper than the amount you have in the wallet? How can one go through weeks without use any coin, do they just donate it to the store like a rich people?
After having seen your video a short while back, I ordered on Black Friday for $59 and free shipping. They didn't have blue or the brick red, but I settled on a lovely gray with red interior. Looking forward.
@@walletopia Thanks to your videos I now have a new favorite! I've used the Bellroy SS for 2 days and have to agree, it's a solid choice. Super soft, well constructed, and very functionally laid out. Hardly thicker than my card holders when stuffed. The fold-over design does away with any worry the cards may fall out. It also overcomes the glaring fault with card holders; that no matter how nice you think your $500 Vuitton is, an assortment of ugly credit cards will make it look about as good as seeing your boxers over your belt-line. The slim-sleeve's footprint is actually smaller than my cardholders too, something I didn't think possible. Open tab for thumb to work a card out. Pull tab for those once a year cards. What a great layout. Thanks for steering me right!
Thinking about it. I'm grappling with the ever increasing cost of Bellroy's wallets without much justification. The Apex is a magnetic shell version of the Slim Sleeve. I likely will, but I'm not keen on how they keep gouging their customers.
Thinking about it. I'm grappling with the ever increasing cost of Bellroy's wallets without much justification. The Apex is a magnetic shell version of the Slim Sleeve. I likely will, but I'm not keen on how they keep gouging their customers.
Have you checked out the MSTRMND Apex 3.0? I've had their Apex 2.0 for years now and love it, but would like something that I can use with cash on the rare occasion I have it. Ultimately I want the Stow, but I love the simplicity of MSTRMND's wallets and am tempted to try the 3.0!
The Bellroy Apex? Maybe, still thinking about it. I hate how Bellroy really gouges you on pricing for a wallet that's essentially a magnetic version of the Slim Sleeve. But I really like the look of it...
I had to think hard about this question. I don’t think I have Mark. I tend to like them instantly or dislike them later after trying them out. Trayvax is one example. I love them, the design, what they stand for, etc, however after using them for only days, I got fed up of the metal bits poking everywhere. Never touched them since.
@@Richard_Barnes I love my trayvax contour as well, but I agree there are times i get frustrated with it. A recent example was trying to get to a specific credit card at the gas station. I found it took me forever (relative to other wallets) to get the card i needed out of the contour. When i got to work, i loaded up my Stow. Card access is a breeze... It doesn't look as cool, and i don't get any leather with it, which i love. But man this thing is functional, with minimal footprint.. Plus it carries business cards, which i still use.
Great, sir! Just an idea: In many part of the world, people are in lockdown because of the Cv19. I think, it will be fun for everyone if you use the community post more in this situation. Maybe poll on subscriber's favorite color combination for wallet, or types of wallet (bi/tri/coin/zipp), or anything. Fun activity for us, useful info you on your viewer's taste, and even useful for wallet maker. And one more: maybe it is time to talk about woman's wallet. Not the suepr fancy, maybe like a normal long etc. While your demographic probably mostly male, they probably have a significant other to whom they are willing to buy something special. Haha your viewer like me probably tend to indulge too much on "my" collection of wallets. Haha
@@hndrwn You've got loads of great ideas! We've talked about doing women's wallets, but don't have the female capacity to do it yet :) (daughter isn't interested and I can't convince my wife to get in front of the camera yet). We also have so many men's wallets and cell phone wallets to work through it's a time management issue.
I am using the slim sleeve now for over 4 years: it still lookˋs great and I am still loving it.
I've had mine for 4 years and it's in great condition with a really nice patina. Worth every penny. It's gotten even better as UK notes have got smaller as well!
Thanks for sharing
Hey man
How've you found it folding the new polymor notes? - about to purchase one to replace a note sleeve - but a bit worried about folding the plasticy notes and that ruining the line of the wallet / looking messy when spending
Cheers !
@@emoJimmyBRip
I love that you are doing 2nd looks. Great idea
I can be wrong so when it’s painfully obvious then a 2nd LOOK video will be on the way 😀
Nice update, thx 👍🏻 Some well deserved score changes. I don’t agree with the price updated score. Well done for coming back to it though and changing your mind. 😀👍🏻
Thanks 👍
I absolutely LOVE my Slim Sleeve! It's my favorite nicer wallet while my Ridge is my favorite every day wallet.
Ah yes, a wallet for every occasion, I'm like that too.
Thanks for the thorough reviews, I recently bought this based on this review and it's great. I downsized from a full sized wallet after realizing I never use most of my cards, coins or cash. So much easier to use and carry. This one is perfect for what I need, 5 cards and a couple of bank notes tucked away for the rare occasion I need actual cash.
Thanks for getting back to my beloved Slim Sleeve! It sat too long at the lowly 30. New score is much more fitting! While I have temporarily moved on from the slim sleeve, now carrying the stow 8 card holder or my Ti contour, i'm sure i'll end up back in the slim sleeve in the future. For me, it sits as King of all leather wallets.
The design has been quickly copied by competitors which demonstrates how well it works. I know the thinness of the leather split is what contributes to it's success, but I sometimes wish it was a bit thicker (better weight). But the Aurochs Gravity did that and it's just a tad too bulky.
@@walletopia Yeah it's a fine line to be sure, but I haven't had any quality issues with the 2 that i have had over the years.
Hi Mark can you please review the Oliver Co compact wallet?
Great review! I always come here when I'm looking at new wallets. I bought the Slim Sleeve and I love it. Fits in my front pocket perfectly and is very low profile.
Does it fits the driving licence?
Thanks
@@e11412 Yes, drivers license fits perfectly into any of the slots inside the wallet.
Now that you know the cards sit in the middle of the wallet and the pocket is for notes would you try the Bellroy Card Pocket again?
Yes, the only thing I would likely change is my comment about the zipper being hampered at the apex when closing and how that affected the usability score. Moving that from a 2 to a 3 (working as expected) would raise the score from a 33 to a 36. That was my fault, but otherwise, I do like the Card Pocket. I'll put it on the 2nd Look queue for an update.
walletopia I look forward to it, and kudos for giving something a second chance
yes i agree with you autumn,i have 11 cards in the middle they are very loose,great product
Its feature should still be 3.
It is bifold but the user still needs to fold the cash once which will then force the user to remove their whole lump of cash just to find one or two notes that they want.
It is understandable if it is NOT bifold. Plus there is no place there is no quick access card slot.
Just saw the syrinx hitoe fold. Really impressed. Be safe.
Oh, I was so excited for this and was about to order, but they won't be available for order until February of 2021! Holy cow! I did order their HITOE L-Zip S wallet. You're awesome in finding these wallets, keep sending them my way!
@walletopia. Great channel! Been on the lookout for a new front wallet pocket and based on your reviews and my needs, I've narrowed it down to two; Bellroy Slim Sleeve and Auroch Nova. Which do you prefer? Thanks!
Hi Julian, we have a comparison between the two wallets scheduled to release on May 16th, but it really comes down to how you carry, how much you carry and how much abuse you give your wallet.
@@walletopia That's amazing! I'll wait for your video comparison! I carry about minimum 6 to maximum 12 cards. It'll be my daily driver. I do take care of my stuff as my wallets lasts me 5+ years!
I have the note sleeve de in that galaxy gray and man, I have never gotten more complaints on anything ever before
Edit: compliments! Not complaints
Do you mean compliments? Or do people not like your wallet?
@@erikkalifornia5182 oops I'm sorry, I meant compliments lol
@@derrickrsay Haha, i figured as much!
is this a tan? If so does it ever develop a whiskey like patina? Thanks so much!
Hi Jonathan, it's a tan color, but I've not carried it long enough to know. I have seen pictures of this wallet after a year+ and it does develop a patina, but not as dark as whiskey.
@@walletopia Thanks so much for the reply! Super helpful!
I loved this wallet till I lost mine and bought a Note Sleeve as a replacement. Works very well for a slim, low-profile carry. Shame it doesn't do so well with Asian bills - anything over a tenner struggles to fit.
Yes, the cash conundrum. If it gets bigger to accommodate larger bill sizes then it begins to cut into part of the appeal of the wallet. They could sell an "international" version and probably do well.
How can fold note wallet and without coin storage be practical? How can you take out all the note money whenever you want to buy something way cheaper than the amount you have in the wallet? How can one go through weeks without use any coin, do they just donate it to the store like a rich people?
In the US, coins are not used as much as elsewhere in the world so wallets don't plan for them.
I've watched two of your videos and I've seen two Pelikan pens. Very nice...
I use many other 😀
After having seen your video a short while back, I ordered on Black Friday for $59 and free shipping. They didn't have blue or the brick red, but I settled on a lovely gray with red interior. Looking forward.
Great to hear!
@@walletopia Thanks to your videos I now have a new favorite! I've used the Bellroy SS for 2 days and have to agree, it's a solid choice. Super soft, well constructed, and very functionally laid out. Hardly thicker than my card holders when stuffed. The fold-over design does away with any worry the cards may fall out. It also overcomes the glaring fault with card holders; that no matter how nice you think your $500 Vuitton is, an assortment of ugly credit cards will make it look about as good as seeing your boxers over your belt-line. The slim-sleeve's footprint is actually smaller than my cardholders too, something I didn't think possible. Open tab for thumb to work a card out. Pull tab for those once a year cards. What a great layout. Thanks for steering me right!
Will you be doing a review on the bellroy apex?
Thinking about it. I'm grappling with the ever increasing cost of Bellroy's wallets without much justification. The Apex is a magnetic shell version of the Slim Sleeve. I likely will, but I'm not keen on how they keep gouging their customers.
@@walletopia yea would like to see it too. That’s true a cost of $70+ to $120+ it’s crazy they keep going up and up, sigh.
I really enjoy your videos they are very helpful. Can you review The Belroy Apex Slim Sleeve. Thank you.
Thinking about it. I'm grappling with the ever increasing cost of Bellroy's wallets without much justification. The Apex is a magnetic shell version of the Slim Sleeve. I likely will, but I'm not keen on how they keep gouging their customers.
Have you checked out the MSTRMND Apex 3.0? I've had their Apex 2.0 for years now and love it, but would like something that I can use with cash on the rare occasion I have it. Ultimately I want the Stow, but I love the simplicity of MSTRMND's wallets and am tempted to try the 3.0!
Love my Stow. I also love my slim sleeve, and my Trayvax contour... Decisions decisions...
Interesting look, I would prefer the vertical versus horizontal model, do you have a preference based on your usage?
Are you gonna review the apex slim sleeve
The Bellroy Apex? Maybe, still thinking about it. I hate how Bellroy really gouges you on pricing for a wallet that's essentially a magnetic version of the Slim Sleeve. But I really like the look of it...
how bout that bellroy note designer edition. trying to see those inside pockets.
We've got it in the purchase list!
I haven't seen a pacsafe wallet review yet....
QOTD: ⚡Was there a wallet you didn't like the first time you saw it or used it, but ended up liking it and if so why?
I had to think hard about this question. I don’t think I have Mark. I tend to like them instantly or dislike them later after trying them out. Trayvax is one example. I love them, the design, what they stand for, etc, however after using them for only days, I got fed up of the metal bits poking everywhere. Never touched them since.
@@Richard_Barnes I love my trayvax contour as well, but I agree there are times i get frustrated with it. A recent example was trying to get to a specific credit card at the gas station. I found it took me forever (relative to other wallets) to get the card i needed out of the contour. When i got to work, i loaded up my Stow. Card access is a breeze... It doesn't look as cool, and i don't get any leather with it, which i love. But man this thing is functional, with minimal footprint.. Plus it carries business cards, which i still use.
Bellroy slim sleeve or nomad slim wallet?
Both! The leather on the Nomad is better in my mind, but I do like the Bellroy's design.
Based.
Das Offne Meer 50/50 please
I'll add it to the list. The Houbei is coming up on the 23rd!
Great, sir!
Just an idea: In many part of the world, people are in lockdown because of the Cv19. I think, it will be fun for everyone if you use the community post more in this situation. Maybe poll on subscriber's favorite color combination for wallet, or types of wallet (bi/tri/coin/zipp), or anything. Fun activity for us, useful info you on your viewer's taste, and even useful for wallet maker.
And one more: maybe it is time to talk about woman's wallet. Not the suepr fancy, maybe like a normal long etc. While your demographic probably mostly male, they probably have a significant other to whom they are willing to buy something special. Haha your viewer like me probably tend to indulge too much on "my" collection of wallets. Haha
@@hndrwn You've got loads of great ideas! We've talked about doing women's wallets, but don't have the female capacity to do it yet :) (daughter isn't interested and I can't convince my wife to get in front of the camera yet). We also have so many men's wallets and cell phone wallets to work through it's a time management issue.
@@walletopia i see, if real life limitation is the issue, it is the wisest then to prioritize real life time balance =D
@@hndrwn Haha, indeed, that is the question!
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