I knew what I wanted and Topher helped me get it ordered. I knew I wanted a Fat Herbie and when I saw a picture of a different wallet in marbled cigar cordovan I knew that leather was it. I placed the order, waited about three weeks and it arrived. It was that easy and the wallet is exactly what I dreamed it would be. Given that this is something that will last essentially a lifetime, a $50 price bump for a custom job is worth it to get exactly what you are after, and mine is exactly what I hoped it would be. The stitches are perfect, the edges are finished and dyed perfectly and of course the shell cordovan is the best there is. I'm beyond thrilled with it. Ashland is a great and easy company to do business with and the leather is the best there is; so decide what you want, send them an email and get things moving.