T. M. Zwierzynski
Smells like real leather - doesnt feel as big as I thought it might (which is good), fits nicely in my hand. The leather isnt as thick as my old wallet but there are a lot more layers of leather without the bulk. It has plenty of pockets for my needs. I like the color, although its not the purple I expected from the picture - more like a deep burgundy (seen in pic). The feel is not waxy at all, just smooth and soft. The zipper section is nice and roomy. I can easily fit a check and a dozen or more wallet-size photos in one, and my US bills PLUS my phone in the other pocket. Space for the phone is a huge feature when I dont feel like carrying my entire purse into the grocery store, etc. The small zipper section is perfect for a modest amount of change. Even with all of that in it, the zip section closed easily. Some of the features in the flap section were the reason I didnt give five stars. First, I filled only 10 of the 18 card slots with credit/store cards, plus the drivers license slot. If I wanted to stretch the flap and maybe rip the first snap, I could close it. But using the second snap seemed more prudent. I cant imagine filling all 18 slots and still closing it. In the two horizontal sections for cards (6 slots each) - only count on using 4 slots in each section. The front-most slots are a) tight side-to-side, I think partly because they are rounded at the outside corners, and b) not deep enough for a standard credit card. So it overlaps the middle slot above it, making it difficult to get a card out of that middle slot. (See pic - the red card in behind the yellow card is in that middle slot.) One concern that will remain to be seen over time is how well the flap section stays closed, especially as it gets jostled around in my purse. Overall, Im satisfied. Well worth the price! (I paid $30).
