The $76 Leather Wallet You’ll Have Forever
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Most guys I know have only one wallet. They take many shapes and sizes. Whether it's slim and flashy, bulky and tattered with receipts spilling out, or attached to the back of their phone, they have one place where they keep all their cards, cash, and assorted coins. It's all you need, right? Wrong. It's time to open yourself up to the luxury of the second wallet.
This Bosca Old Leather Weekend Wallet makes the case for a backup, front-pocket wallet. A slim, classy piece of leather that fits all the essentials. Two cards, an ID, and a handful of bills' worth of cash is all you really need, and this wallet lets you carry it in style.
I've been using this weekend wallet for months now, and I'm sure it will see more use as the weather gets warmer. It's perfect for slipping a card or stray $20 bill into if I need to quickly run out for milk or pick up a prescription. Even just bringing it with me on a dog walk is easier than needing to bring my full wallet. No longer weighed down by business cards I'll never look at twice, I feel a newfound freedom every time I walk out my front door.
Having space for just three cards total (including one ID slot) keeps everything clean. Forces you to think about your priorities. What do you actually need to bring out? There's enough space for the bare minimum and then a little more. An extra slot for the flexibility. Swap out that second credit card for a MetroCard or bus pass.
There's also limited space for cash. The narrow opening between the front card slots and the transparent ID slot is easy to miss. It's a snug fit that can securely hold a handful of folded bills. Storing a big bill or two in there is always the move—and it won't add to the bulk of the wallet at all. Same slim figure, even with 60 bucks cash on hand.
You might think all this swapping between wallets sounds annoying, but think about it this way: The cards you're putting in this wallet are the ones you already take out and use daily. The time you spend loading up this wallet at the start of the day will pay off by saving you from fumbling for that one card you need later. You must have put it back in the exact same place, right? Just take it from me: Less clutter is easier. And easier saves time.
Every Bosca leather good is imprinted with the year 1911. The company has been crafting leather goods for over a century. The careful workmanship shows, and the leather itself is sourced from Italy, hand-stained and inspected by Bosca's artisans. It's high-quality, but I love that the price tag isn't inflated just because it's the good shit.
In the months I've been using it, my Old Leather wallet hasn't aged a day, nor does it look like it's survived a storm (like most of the things I own). This is durable leather that's made to resist the weathering that comes from daily use. My favorite part of using the wallet is looking at it, touching it, and knowing I'm holding something sure and sexy as this. That satisfaction of a good purchase hasn't changed one bit.
So getting back to my starting point, how many guys in your life need new wallets? If you've been paying attention to what I've been saying about this Bosca weekend warrior, you'll realize the answer is all of them. All of them need this wallet. If your dad, spouse, or brother has an upcoming birthday, consider this a gift that ticks all the boxes. Classy and useful, while looking more expensive than it is.
For under $100, it's hard to find a better gift than this. A new wallet? Yes, and it's such a nice one too, honey. Even the "I don't need a new wallet" crowd will find that this leather wonder will come in handy if you just give them that extra push—the push of, you know, buying the damn thing for them.
The best thing I can say about this Bosca wallet is that I don't really need it, yet every time I leave my home I look for an excuse to bring it with me. I feel like a cooler dude when I'm carrying it, and that's not an easy task to accomplish.
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