Connecticut’s own Marc has been using his Ewing Dry Goods Gentleman’s Billfold veg-tanned horsebutt wallet for just over 2 years now and it’s really starting to pay off. Starting as a mellow, hue-less wallet, this bad boy has morphed into a daily accessory full of life.

Conditioned every 4-6 months and given constant exposure to butt sweat — his words, not mine — the perfectly patina’d complexion features degrees of wear based on how it gets used. From the credit card imprints — oh you thought I wasn’t going to catch those? — to the toasted interior and perfect shine, this is a wallet to be proud of no matter how full or empty it is. Because remember, it’s what’s on the outside that counts.

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