I've had my eye on a Shell Cordovan wallet for quite some time. I previously used, and was very happy with a minimalist wallet from Duluth Pack that I'd bought on sale for $25 in Early 2013. Recently my credit cards have started to wear through the leather at the edges and it's been time for a replacement. I stumbled upon Ashland leather on Reddit while looking for recommendations for minimalist wallets. They seemed to be engaged with their customer base and it looked like they make a great product. If I'd seen the Capone wallet, I probably would have bought it, but I settled on a Tony the Ant in Natural Shell Cordovan. After I purchased, the owner sent me a quick thank you email for my order (which was nice) and answered a couple of my questions. Shipping was fast. The packaging was top notch and gorgeous! The wallet is certainly buy-it-for-life quality. The leather is supple and smooth. The handmade saddle-stitch looks like it'll be durable forever. Ashland stands behind their product and offers a lifetime warranty, so as long as they are around I'm comfortable that my purchase will have been worth it.