“I bought my first Fat Herbie back in 2013 (colour #8 reverse interior). I've enjoyed it so much over the years I had to get another! This new one in Natural looks amazing with its beautiful visible grain structure! It simply exceeds all expectations. I may have to get a third one...”
“Design: This layout is genius. At the moment I've got a dozen cards and 15 bills in mine and it's not much thicker than my traditional Coach bifold -- when it's empty. This of course requires the Herbie to be larger in some other dimension. But when compared to my bifold, it's really only noticeable in height. Placing the bifold in a pocket means placing it spine down, whereas pocketing the Herbie positions the spine vertically. Comparing the two wallets in those positions, they are about equal in width. So entering the pocket is no different. The Herbie just sticks up about an inch more. That's the small price you pay to be able to carry a lot of cards and bills without a fat bulge.
The design is also a plus in that there's no danger of cards falling out even if the slots become loose. Can't say that about a traditional bifold.
Quality: It's probably hard to beat Horween shell cordovan for durability. Ashland's construction also looks top notch, though time will tell. I've had mine only a couple weeks.
Appearance: Again the cordovan. One can expect a nice patina. The extra height does make it look substantially larger than a traditional bifold, but to me the functionality and relative thinness more than compensates. My only complaint is the amount of branding. Opening the wallet means seeing an embossed Horween Cordovan logo, an Ashland logo, and the Horween stamp on the inside of the shell. That feels like one or two brandings too much.”
“First wallet was the natural shell cordovan Fat Herbie and it is terrific. Fits all my cards and easily fits into my back pocket. I wear it proudly and look forward to watching the gradual patina work out.”
“This a great wallet. I have only carried it for a couple of weeks and it's flattening out and breaking in quite well. The color is darkening. I love the design - I know of no other wallet like it. Plus it's made in the U.S.A. and I like that. The quality is first rate.”
