I am the type of shopper that deliberates, ponders, and reads into all purchases for months, maybe even years on end. The Fat Herbie by Ashland Leather is no exception. To help out fellow purchasing analysts, I will surmise my experiences with Ashland and the Fat Herbie after about one week of use. First, the wallet. The Fat Herbie, to me, is like a work of art. Let’s start with the material, which in my case is natural shell cordovan. There is no finer leather in the world; Horween produces it to perfection, and Ashland’s team crafts a beautiful and functional piece. The Fat Herbie is a wonderful size, thin enough to disappear in your pocket, but large enough to hold every card your heart desires. While the Fat Herbie does offer a bigger footprint than a standard wallet, it is also significantly thinner while providing “context” to the leather. Context, in this case means the wallet has enough surface area to really let the shell shine, and my gosh it does! Feeling this wallet is therapeutic to me, it’s so soft, supple, and enjoyable to use. The card layout is efficient and works beautifully, and I find myself very pleased with how easy cash is to stow and access. The workmanship and sewing are top-notch, as good as I have ever seen. Ashland also provides legendary customer service and a lifetime warranty on their products. This wallet is for a person who truly appreciates fine leather, American Craftsmanship, and a highly functional wallet. As a final comment, I emailed Ashland just to let them know how much I am enjoying the wallet, and Matt, the owner’s brother responded! Matt shared photos of his Fat Herbie after 11 years, and wow does it look awesome! Great people, great product, unbeatable warranty.