Open Sea Leather: The Houbei - Classy yet rustic full-grain leather EDC wallet

[@Azandor90]

It's the goat of all the wallets

[@Cycle774]

I was so excited that you decided to review an Open Sea wallet. I have 6 of his wallets and love them all for different reasons. My absolute favorite is the Topsider Quickdraw because, for the reason you mentioned plus security, you can carry a card in the back pocket completely concealed. His customer service is terrific and he’s a super nice guy. Totally addicted to his designs and the buttero leather. It patinas beautifully.

[@ChrispyThings]

I’m absolutely hooked. I’ll probably end up getting a few more I’m sure.

[@ReadyEdge]

Already own the Nimitz wallet from Michael at Open Sea and absolutely love it. Different form factor but every bit as usable. Mine is 2 color as well, whiskey for the primary color and olive for the secondary. Hands down the most beautiful wallet I have ever seen. Also have a Hopper coin pouch on the way to match, whiskey with green stitching. The Houbei will be my next purchase from Michael but thinking about going with shell cordovan this time. Each one of his offerings is a master piece in my opinion and worth every penny. I think you are going to love your new wallet. Enjoy!

[@ChrispyThings]

I’ll be grabbing the Nimitz next. I’ve heard good things. Thanks for watching!

[@j.cut_]

I’ve been considering a Das Offene Meer wallet for a while. Think I prefer the topsider QuickDraw personally, but this wallet is so nice too!

[@paulwilliamsd]

Thanks, I just found your reviews on here. Great job. I just bought my first open sea Houbei 2.0 wallet. keep up the excellent reviews.

[@ChrispyThings]

You’re going to love it. Still one of my favorites. Thanks for watching!

[@paulwilliamsd]

Thanks bud

[@paulwilliamsd]

@@ChrispyThings so if you had to choose between the esketer and the ridge wallet which one you like the best?

[@Mgoblue2486]

After almost a decade of metal wallets and money clips..I'm comin' back home boys..caved and bought a gun deck!

[@ChrispyThings]

Haha yep. I still love my metal and cf wallets, but I really missed leather. I’m still carrying The Houbei!

[@dubester1982]

These are such great wallets. I have two now, one in English tan Dublin and one of the new reversed wax flesh natural dublin. They swallow my 10 cards no problem, and on the occasions that i get stuck with some cash thats no problem either. I had 12 bills in there the other day and it was no prob at all. Thanks for the great content. Ive now got about a dozen wallets that I'm constantly rotating and it's partially your fault!

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s an addiction

[@aynkewlx6989]

Its also been metal for me for a while...now because of this channel I might try that one too. 🤓

[@ChrispyThings]

I’ve been carrying aluminum, titanium, or carbon fiber wallets constantly for the past few years. I miss the feel of leather! I’m sure I’ll switch back but for now, it’s the Houbei

[@oscasterr]

As always you are the best!!! Because you always say the truth about all items and your videos are awesome!!

[@ChrispyThings]

Thanks man!

[@kriztu]

I used your discount code. Thanks man. New Houbie coming, my 2nd Open Sea Wallet 👍

[@indy718gts3]

Love my open sea leather wallet! Don’t carry a lot of cards, so I have a topsider. Great wallet

[@arobbins8755]

Man, that method of holding the bills with your thumb 6:50 is a game changer. Mind blown!

[@ChrispyThings]

Keep watching. I have tons more tips...

[@DarrenWongWMfromSabahBorneo]

Wow gorgeous wallet!!!

[@kevington82]

I have a Kam+ on the way from Open Sea. This one will probably be next on my list. Great video and love the two tone you picked! It should posting really nicely!

[@itstime5390]

I feel the same way. I miss leather.

[@ZippoVarga]

I get the whole "Miss that Leather" in my wallet, which is why I picked up that leather Dango. But.....lol I know I sound like a broken record here....I'm still solidly stuck on the STOW and XSTO. Do you carry this in your front or back pocket? Since I ditched the Dad Belt Holster for my phone, it's taken the place of where my wallet used to reside in my back right pocket. And, putting it in my front pocket with its additional width would be the only hold back for me. Still...a Very Beautiful Wallet! Cheers my Friend! Zip~

[@ChrispyThings]

I’m putting the XSTO away for a bit and carry this. I’ve always been a front carry person. Even with my old leather bifold wallets. But with this you can do either.

[@jslee102]

Take a look at the gundeck quickdraw.

[@ChrispyThings]

I’ll definitely get to that one soon

[@jingledubz3989]

Great review as always! That is a very striking wallet! Will definitely have to check it out. If you’re looking to check out some more leather, check out Lost Dutchman Leather based in Mesa, Az. The owner, Nate, does great work and he’s a super guy. Be well! 👍

[@ChrispyThings]

I’ve looked at their stuff. Very nice

[@joselitoagulto5483]

Functional and aesthetically good looking with that stiches design, but when it is full and loaded it becomes really unproportional in shape because of the stiches that cover even the back of the wallet, i made my self this design with the same stiches on the side and solved that flaw, my stiches only is only at the edges of the side same look but proportionally shaped even full of cash and cards

[@loganwerner2417]

Getting my chocolate Bordeaux Havana cigar thread houbei Monday

[@ChrispyThings]

Nice!

[@loganwerner2417]

Just about a week into having my houbei and I’m NEVER going back to a metal minimalist wallet

[@DaneKurb]

Nice video, nice wallet. The discount code does not work anymore. I almost got one

[@ChrispyThings]

It doesn’t? I just received it. Hold on I’ll check why it doesn’t work.

[@ChrispyThings]

I just confirmed the code works. CHRISPY

[@DaneKurb]

You're absolutely right, it does work. Awesome

[@babyboy1971]

What color combo is this? How do you get the wallet to be all one color? Do you choose primary and secondary as same color on their site? Wait, is this two colors?

[@ChrispyThings]

This is 2 colors. Please contact Mike at Open Sea Leather for these questions. He’s very good at responding. Thanks!

[@tomsandalon]

Great review! Would you say that it is fits in the front pocket or is it too wide for it?

[@ChrispyThings]

It’s in my front pocket right now. It fits great. But I also wear Duluth jeans that have huge pockets. But even in normal jeans it should fit fine.

[@markmcneil5702]

Patina, patina, patina

[@kevinkershasky8431]

Are you carrying this in front pocket or back? I was having my cards crack in a leather traditional wallet. So I went to a metal wallet but I miss the easy access to cash.

[@ChrispyThings]

I always carry my wallets in the front pocket. Metal or leather.

[@kevinkershasky8431]

@@ChrispyThings Thank you. Your reviews have been so helpful. Best wishes for you and your family.

[@65jamiejamie]

Sorry you're always been slim, I was just after watching a video of 'lets do the dam thing' and your video played next and i thought it was you, I've had a few whiskeys.

[@65jamiejamie]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ChrispyThings]

Haha

[@65jamiejamie]

@@ChrispyThings soz. 😂

[@Joshadamwyo]

I’ve only tried the Gundeck. It wasn’t bad but not for me. The search for my perfect wallet continues...

[@mrwan7010]

Have you tried the Lost Dutchman Leather 'Big Finn ' or the Willow Craft Goods 'Quick Access Luxe Wallet?'

[@Joshadamwyo]

@@mrwan7010 I’ve been looking at them, I like the thin Finn to be honest

[@AH-yu2pi]

😎👍🏿

[@ER0JIJI]

FYI, it's pronounced "hoe-bay", since it's a Chinese name.

[@ChrispyThings]

I pronounced it correctly

[@ER0JIJI]

@@ChrispyThings And I'm telling you as a person who speaks Chinese, and knows what the wallet is named after, you didn't pronounce it correctly.

[@crackypot5359]

@@ER0JIJI I second this.