Singular Leather wallet matches simplicity with capacity
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Made from one piece of full grain veg tanned leather, the Singular Leather wallet ensures that ease of use matches the capacity of the cards, cash, coins and many other things that can be carried efficiently.
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Intro - 0:00
Unboxing - 00:14
Feature Review - 00:30
Measurement & Weight - 02:48
Card & Cash Insertion Test - 03:16
Review Summary/Detail - 04:02
Pricing - 04:38
Final Score - 07:31
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Great review....one point to mention, the maker shows in a video that the intension is to not remove the band but to slip the outer cover piece out and leave the band in place which works nicely to keep everything in its place.
I love how he looks at the instructions card, and takes off the elastic every time anyways :D
I'm a man, I don't need instructions! 😂
hahaha..Loved the video
Just saw your Q&A on this wallet. Really love to see a carry test on it. This wallet is like what minimalist is by definition lol extremely simple design and seems extremely functional. Looking forward to your carry test.
Hi Mark, of all the wallets I own (some of which actually having a higher final score) the singular leather wallet really is my personal favorite. Everytime I get back to it (resulting in a nice patina). Your Q&A explains exactly how it should be used, so that's a must see. The quick access option is great. The elastic makes changing the number of cards possible without overstretching the leather besides providing contrast of course. One extra option worth mentioning is the option to put cash folded once or twice directly in between the cards and the leather inside (cash goes behind the cards). That way the back end portion can be used purely for coins without cash getting in the way. Quick acces card, rest of cards, cash and coins all divided in one very compact horizontal package. Just wanted to share my carry experience. Goodluck ;-)
A true minimalist 👍👍👍 Some of the comments make my eyes roll. I must have researched over 50 premium wallets and pulled the buy trigger on Singular. The only concern is the glue holding the divider especially in geographies where you have hot humid and very cold seasons.
Love it! Bought one via link in description. Please keep on doing this as long as you can. Your channel is awesome!!
Got this wallet about a week ago. Got the wallet a full week before estimated delivery date. Granted, I live in Dallas, which seems to be a central hub for the US, so that may have played into it. It was smaller than I thought- but- love the size! I used to be a billfold guy, but after watching this channel, this is now my 4th wallet, and 3 of the 4 require me to fold cash. Not an issue at all with this wallet- the slot in the back has ample room to fold and quickly insert or pull it out. The quick access slot is fantastic, and allows easy tap to pay without having to remove at all. After only a week of carrying this....it's becoming my favorite. Love the small footprint and functionality, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the personalized card that Jorge put into the package also. Very nice touch. As mentioned by others, you do need to also watch the Q&A video where Mark goes over the REAL way to use this wallet with the elastic- ie, you never remove the elastic. Just pull the flap out
Great review. I'm an happy customer since 2017. As others pointed out there is a way for quick access by pulling the "lid" without removing the elastic band. Good looking, minimalistic and top quality.
Thanks for the great review (btw your Walletopia explorer is Brilliant!). The only thing I think worthy of mention is as already referred before that pulling the lip without releasing the elastic works great because: 1-Its fast! 2-Its a fast access to both cards and money. 3-it still holds the cards laterally so they won't fall. I was looking for some time for the smartest design and functionality. this was bulls eye.
Been using one for a full year. Moderate use, front picket carry and had no issues with the glued connection. That said, a stitch or two through each flap wouldn't be difficult to do. Really like this wallet.
Thanks for this, Mark! It looks gorgeous.
After binge-watching your videos, I finally found the right wallet for me with the help of the Walletopia Explorer. This video initially left me unimpressed with the wallet, but after watching the follow-up video showing the correct usage, I immediately placed an order. I look forward to finally retiring the velcro wallet I've been using for the last 20 years.
I ordered me one of these. Thanks for the recomendation.
Man I discovered your channel just hours ago, instant sub, watched probably half of your channel and came to the conclusion the that abrAsus small wallet suits me best at the moment. But I saved some other wallets for a personal check later. Can't afford any of those anyway right now. :)
Your method of reviewing has a very high quality! Perfect video length, perfect way of reviewing (showing the item in your hand, so we have a real size comparison). Every manufacturer should present products like you review them. Also your sped up insertion test rocks! Keep it up. I love your style.
Please also share your studio setup and maybe books you'd recommend.
Thanks Willy, glad we're helping in the wallet selection world!
Beautiful, and simple. Man I love a leather wallet 😍
Another wallet that I've fallen in love with after seeing your review.
Just placed an order. Making it my 3rd wallet going off of your video reviews. And I'm always happy with that!
I noticed on his shop's page that he accesses the wallet a bit differently. Keeping the elastic on the bottom half and only opening the top flap. Keeps things neat and organized for when you only need to use the top compartment. I found that very neat. Just thought I'd mention it in case you hadn't noticed that. :)
Nicely done as usual, sir!
I totally missed the secondary (preferred) way of opening and closing it. I'm going to do another Q&A video where I'll address that shortcoming.
@@walletopia it happens to the best of us! No worries!
Looking forward to it 🙂
Bought one online because of your review. I hope to get it soon. Can’t wait.😉
Hope you enjoy it!
Awesome Channel, greetings from Costa Rica!
Hey Mark, great review as always!I also think a few stitches at the connection point would complete a nice wallet although I do not really appreciate elastic on quality leather.Keep it up!
Thanks for sharing!
Wow, this is a beautiful wallet. I'm definitely picking this up once his Etsy shop opens up again in a few days. I was looking for a super simplistic LEATHER wallet like this. I currently carry a Herschel Oscar wallet which has served me well, but I'm really missing having something that feels premium like a nice leather wallet usually feels.
Beatiful colors: just like a Tree. Tan is the trunk and green is the foliage.
Thanks! I tried to get a complementary color scheme :)
Nice looking wallet!
My father bought this wallet for me as a Christmas gift, he even had it engraved with my name. It’s my new favorite wallet and this is the video that convinced him to buy it for me.
Thank you Mark, sincerely. 🤗
Fantastic! That story makes my day! If you haven't already, please watch the Q&A released after this review. I made a correction as I was using it wrong.
Instant order... also got Cognac+Green, but orange replacement band.
I love this wallet. Been carrying it for 4 years as my main wallet.
It's hard to design simple things, this is one of them, elegant design principles.
Nice wallet design but I personally hate glue on wallets...if they made a locking mechanism (leather flaps interlock) it would have been great.
That's brilliant! It also plays into their name, really making it a singular piece of leather, not a "singular" piece like they have now
@@jimmyrittmann8208 It would be nice if it was also just a singular piece but you have to understand that singular is Portuguese and means unique.
The creator Jorge explains that in a video.
I knew he was Portuguese, but I didn't know that about the meaning of singular. Thank you!
@@jimmyrittmann8208 You‘re welcome!
SingularWallet has a channel and Jorge explains in a short video how he came to leather working and creating the wallet and right at the end he explains it.
Worth a watch since it‘s only about 5 min and you can see pretty much every production step and hoe everything is done by hand
Nice wallet,
Great presentation.
Thanks for watching!
@walletopia, I just got this wallet in my hands today, and wow. It's amazing. I was wondering, after seeing the "correct" way to use the wallet, that it would impact its usability score? It's already got a superb score anyway, but just wondering.
Thanks Mark - a quality, thorough review as ever, but a better score than the Trove cash wrap? Yet the Trove has a quick access card slot with a pull tab, can take amy amount of unfolded cash of any currency and has very thick elastic that never binds. There is no weak spot like the crudely glued piece to hold the simple pocket together. I saw this wallet on Etsy some time ago and dismissed it as too basic and inconvenient to use. Could you take another look at the Trove cash wrap maybe?
I'm seriously considering getting this one. I already own the STOW thanks to your channel, but I miss the feel and smell of leather :( (link is not working for me).
Omg I was actually looking at this a few days ago on Etsy. It looks so good but the lack of a quick access killed it a little for me. Might buy it just because though. It looks very nice
Please read my comment. Mark is using it the wrong way. It has actually a very quick access.
Can you please review the radix one wallet. Really like your videos.
I have to admit that I am totally biased to this truly minimalist style. I agree with you that stitching on the connector would have been appropriate, but then the right glue that keeps the sole on your sneakers should be plenty, but it does reduce perception points, so I give an unbiased 49/50. Did I mention the nice minimalist price point? Ty, Chris
Gostaria de comprar uma dessas quando voltar a PT.
Please review a jj Lucas waller I have been looking for a comprehensive review .but can’t find one.please please please detail review one
Couldn't you fold the top flap in first leaving the bottom one up to make an opening for quick access?
Not bad, I like how simple it is but why the glue though.
what is the watch on you hand???
Don't like the elastic and agree outside card slot don't like opening up the whole wallet to get main card but good review maybe do the 50 50 by open sea cheers
Open Seas 50/50 is coming up!
Like the wallet but elastic is a bit of a turn off though the inclusion of extra straps is nice
Yes, if it was a bit wider, but I do like the fact that the elastic isn't built into the leather and can easily be replaced. The leather will far outlast the elastic.
Could not the flap be used as a quick access pocket with the elastic still on? Or is it too loose and a card would fall out?
Yes, it certainly could
I trust your opinion. I tent to lean away from bifold wallets. Personal preference. I want to get my dad a wallet for Christmas. I have seen every video you have made. But can't remember all of them. Do you have a top 10 video of bifolds? Or could you recommend your top 3? Then I can look up the videos
On our rankings page, we have a table which you can sort and get all the top ranking bifolds we've reviewed. Go to www.walletopia.info/rankings/ on a desktop for the best experience. If that's not helping, let me know.
Please do a carry test of this wallet seems like a pretty good buget offering that People might be intrested in. Also the lack of Quick access might be redeemed If you have your debit card has rfid
It really is a great budget wallet. Great price, especially since he ships free internationally.
@@walletopia does it ships free internationally ? I'm from Malaysia and I want to buy this wallet, but the shipping fee is €4. Or do I need any promo code ?
@@jefflee6182 hey have you bought it?
Would you be able to get away with sneaking a card under the flap when the elastic is in place and having that as quick access? It would be awkward when you actually needed to open the wallet, but for day to day, if you generally only use one card, could that be an option?
You could, the strap is strong enough, but it would slip around a bit.
maybe make a little diagonal slit in the corner to anchor the card there
can you do a review of the "Slim Sleeve Premium Edition" from Bellroy?
Sure thing. We have it in our inventory so we'll add your vote to it. It's received a lot of interest so it'll hit our publishing calendar pretty quick.
yes that would be greatly appreciated, thank you ❤️
its a much better version of wallet. I have both and leather quality is much better. Everything else is the same! and there is no cheap feeling where you put notes (because of rfid)
@@mitrovic3 interesting.. hopefully that review gets here soon 😉
How hard would it have been for them to stitch it, rather than glue it??
Design choice by Jorge, but personally I would have liked it to be sewn as well. It becomes a weak point in the overall wallet otherwise.
Not my favorite design and yes that glued spot could be a weak point after use. I will say after watching another video this can be used by sliding the front flap from under the elastic band without having to take it off. Much more put together in that way in my opinion and how I would use something this style.
Indeed. I published a Q&A vid where I addressed me missing the card access from the front flap. Overall since I've done this review, I've never seen any bad word about this wallet, people love it.
Why not a clip
Nice review, but that score seems kind of high. Concerns about the elastic strap and glued leather would knock down the quality score, IMO.
agree
The biggest issue I see for an "all thumbs" guy like me is the card storage. I see my cards on the floor more than in the wallet lol. I agree about the glued connection as well. I would much rather see a stitched connection.
I was about to make a similar comment. With opening the wallet releasing tension on the cards, I can only imagine how often they would get dropped, especially if I'm in a hurry. This seems to require too much focus and attention for me to get a lot of use out of.
I want to respond to my original comment. After watching the response that came after this video, I decided to get one myself. I just got it today. I can say that this is not nearly what I was afraid of when I first watched this video, and it is quickly becoming a favorite.
On instructions card it's drawn how you can pull the first piece of leather out from elastic, in which elastic keeps the cards pinned. Pulling elastic everytime you open this wallet is not how to use it.
Today I received this wallet.
My mother questioned me about my new sniffing habits as I can't stop smelling the wallet.
Of all the things you can sniff, tell your Mom she should be proud 😀
Can you make a review on valtskin city pls
We’ve got it in inventory so I’ll add your vote to it
@@walletopia thank you
Hmm, I think this wallet would work so much better if you placed the cards INSIDE where the cash was inserted - it just looks wrong having the cards on the outside?!
I’m sure that would work fine with the exception if you carried coins, so no coins no problem.
Not knocking the wallet but it took him "a few years" to develop???
I agree - very simple, cards will fall out as they're not held in at the sides when you open the main flap, no access without opening the entire flap...however it scores better than the genius Trove cash wrap! I note Mark has not yet liked my previous comment! Thosbisba great little wallet, but no way is it worth such a high score - better than an Aviator? A Ridge? No way José!
Methinks that coins will slip out from the bottom as it is unsecured (no glue, no stitching).
The elastic wrap looks cumbersome when opening the wallet. Leather quality looks good but
overall functionally looks questionable.
The coins will stay in place pretty well, but please look at my Q&A video on this, I was using it wrong and needed to correct, it's much easier than I presented it in this video.
Hello good morning, I know this video is old but you are opening your wallet the wrong way. and elastic never take it out of your wallet.
Also, I'm ordering this wallet I found on amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B081JTV42F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_OhUXFbG20W1ND?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Was wondering if you'd do a review on it? I think it's quite unique, personally!
(Not affiliated, just a fan)
Thanks! Yes, we have this wallet in our inventory, so I'll add your vote to it!
Too minimal to be useful, and the elastic and glue are non starters for me.
No, you don’t have to take the elastic off every time. You are supposed to take the leather flap out, so the elastic stays in plays. Then it holds the cards. You are using it the wrong way.
I own this wallet for half a year now.. and it is the fastest wallet I own.
Please Mark, learn to use it the proper way and then upload a new video about it. You are ruining Jorge his lifework..
Just like here, thanks: czcams.com/video/kA5tqXqPziU/video.html
Well, I'm either working to put the elastic back around the wallet, or I'm fiddling with the flap to go under the elastic. It's another option that requires about the same level of effort and once you get used to it, it's fine. However, the principle rests with the design. If the design doesn't express immediately how it should work without requiring the user figure it out, then there's a problem.
@@walletopia absolutely not the same level of effort. If you are really gonna use it for a few months, you will see.
Thanks to both of you, that's a great reference. I'll plan on including this missed method in a Q&A video since that usage method is much better and less intrusive.
@@walletopia That would be great! This wallet deserves it! 👍🏻
Not a fan of the design. Chance of cards falling out on a busy market. Elastic will have tendency to lose elasticity. A bit lazy design too. I'm sure the maker did take time designing the wallet as it is new to the eyes. Would rate the wallet 6.5/10
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