The BEST Minimalist Wallets?? | Das Offene Meer Leather TopSider & Houbei

Have I found the BEST minimalist wallet??? Could be, if not these sure are some strong contenders!! Today we are taking a look at 2 awesome handmade leather wallets from Das Offene Meer Leather, the TopSider and the Houbei. I briefly showed the TopSider and Houbei in my recent EDC summer update video, but I had to give these gems some more screen time. Both the Houbei and the Topsider are great examples of well thought out, high quality, handmade, minimalist leather wallets. Das Offene Meer has got some winners on there hands with these two, both the Topsider and Houbei will be getting alot of pocket time in my rotation. Hope you enjoy the vid!
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[@Richard_Barnes]

First time viewer. Thx for some humour and no endless editing to be perfect. Great filming, b-roll, enjoyed it. I have the TopSider Quickdraw in Italian Shell Cordovan. Awesome wallet from an incredible person. Much respect to Michael 😀👍🏻 (subscribed for the hell of it. lol) 👊🏻 UK notes - old paper £20 notes need folding along the length to fit. Our new polymer £20 notes fit ok but are an exact fit, so don’t always sit nicely. Both the new £10 and £5 notes fit well. So for me, it’s old 20’s or newer 10’s and 5’s. Shell Cordovan versions are not $59, however, they are more.

[@PandaCristos]

Hey Richard, good day mate, fancy seeing you here, coming from Walletopia. What do you think about the Houbei compare to your Topsider quickdraw in term of user experience? Thanks

[@Richard_Barnes]

@@PandaCristos - Hey hey 😃 Good to see you here too. I don’t have the Houbei because at the time, I wanted some Shell Cordovan and Michael said the Topsider could be made, but not the Houbei due to how thick the Shell was he had at the time. 👍🏻🙂

[@PandaCristos]

@@Richard_Barnes yeah, if I were to pull the trigger I'd also go with the Topsider QD, Houbei might be too bulky yay. Enjoy your patina you lucky you!

[@ItTequila]

I just stumbled upon your channel a week or two ago. Was looking into cigar channels as I just picked up the hobby recently. You have quickly became the youtube I find myself watching most often. I love the style you have with your cigar room and all your EDC gear. Thanks for all the great uploads!

[@51Drones]

Dude, that transition at 1:44 - 🔥🔥🔥

[@marksoftime]

He’s the king of editing 👑

[@johnhicks9656]

👍 🥃

[@benlittle4395]

I've been bingeing all your content lately.. Crazy contrast seeing your new content vs your vids from 5+ years ago. Its all great btw. Really Cool seeing how u evolved. Appreciate all you do brother.

[@jorgemaisonet791]

Just ordered some of your apparel and can wait. Next on the list is whisky glasses. Really enjoy your videos. My wife and I new each other before we were married. Got married for 20 years and reconected after divorce. Thank God for second chances! Keep on streaming brother!!

[@themightysquid]

I just received my Houbei2 and it’s great. I was using cash folded with cc’s inside with a rubber band around it for years ‘cause I couldn’t find the right wallet for front pocket carry. Now I look forward to taking my wallet out. It looks and feels great, and that smell!!! Michael Bluth was incredibly communicative with me during the design process and I highly recommend doing business with him. You can’t get that quality, functionality, service, and personal customizing anywhere else, imho. I also ordered the topsider bifold for travel, when I could use more storage. And there’s something special about having something made personally for you that makes you appreciate it so much more. Excellent review, Jeremy on a great craftsman’s work. And this dude serves in the Navy, so I chose not to use any discounts ‘cause this guy deserves every cent and then some. Besides, while everyone else is jumping on the inflation bandwagon, this guy isn’t and doesn’t skimp on his quality, so I’ll probably be buying more wallets from him anyway.

[@jimmymassie8420]

Seriously enjoy your videos man, and you can say Patina all you want. I enjoy a good patina on my copper. Keep up the good work!!

[@beardmanners]

Just ordered one mate so a big thank you from the uk.

[@mihaiduma4179]

This channel deserves waay more subscribers The quality of the video and content is just outstanding! Keep the good work going brother !

[@brandondubisky4740]

I love my Das Offene Meer Nimitz! Money well spent!!!

[@ImacDeath]

Great video as always, man! Love the McLovin cameo, but missed the patina-patina-patina haha.

[@SethParker]

My girlfriend ordered me the top side last week for our anniversary! I'm stoked!

[@marshallwhitworth8018]

Your discount code gave me the excuse I needed to buy my second Houbei lol, appreciate it!

[@Dmurphy527]

Thanks Jeremy, I just ordered one for my sons birthday. I forgot to use your discount code though. Oh well. I appreciate the review. great job!

[@xxxhoodyxxx1]

Jerrrrrrr....bro you left me hangin during your “patina” talk. I was totally waiting for you to cut to the point when you lean to the mic and say...”patina patina”. That has become one of your trade marks in my opinion. Lol.

[@timothyallen9495]

Also great point about Das Offene Meer is that he warranties his wallets. I had a stitch pop he fixed it no questions asked and fast turn around. I own 3 Topsider Quickdraws a d haven't carried any other since!

[@urbancarvers8974]

Ha! Nice movie clips!! Also nice beads ;-)

[@gagankumarsingh5650]

this color shade is so goood i will me to watch all the videos

[@Cycle774]

Love your videos and you crack me up. Das Offene Meer wallets are my happy obsession. My next one will be the Topsider QuickDraw in natural for the reasons you mentioned. Stay safe.

[@boballee1353]

I have never identified with a video more than the opening of this one. I'm at an age where I can hurt myself just getting out of bed... Oh - and yeah, much love to the reviews - been looking for another slim wallet solution - going to check them out. Saw the Topsider on your summer EDC video - looks good, and slim.

[@coxeno7662]

Whoops. I maybe forwarded this video to my gf because it „looked cool“. Definitely not because my birthday is in two weeks. Definitely

[@chrisb9960]

Nice! 👍

[@jeanlucknowles7644]

Wowwww same here mine is the 24th 😂

[@chrisb9960]

jeanluc knowles Thanks to Jeremy I just bought myself a knife made of copper that’s just over $200. At least it’s limited edition.

[@12346unkown]

...aaaaaaaaaannnnnndddddd???

[@thomashicks3320]

Just purchased the Topsider. Can’t wait to get it. Thanks Jeremy

[@JeremySiers]

awesome man!! You're gonna love it! 👍🏻

[@eikekoop4190]

Das offene Meer - Your pronunciation is actually close enough ;) Moin from Hamburg - Germany I love your Videos

[@3prefan]

Ridge wallet! Although I get why some people don't enjoy metal wallets. I love it

[@TrickyAcidGaming]

Hey man, I just subscribed, saw a couple of your videos and your content is insane, I love it. Made my day! ^__^

[@jacomoller2343]

Big fan of your channel! greetings from South Africa

[@robertjay1179]

Dude, I am 65 and I hate to break it to you but It will get much worse the older you get. That is what bourbon is for. Love your channel.

[@Mike-Carson]

Ok so let me start on this video, Jeremy Your videos are great and make me want to improve so much of my life. Just know that when I can finally get back on my feet, I will totally buy off your links. That Topside wallet is first on my plan... Great video bro.

[@sandooo4603]

Ok, I'm not a part of the notification squad but youtube is still sending me notifications when Jeremy uploads a video. But you know what.... I'm not even mad about it.

[@pabourbonman2040]

Ordered a Topsider last week based on your EDC video! Loved the first Whiskey and Knife Fight too! 🥃

[@JeremySiers]

Nice man!! You’re gonna love it! 😉👍🏻

[@haidarabbas7041]

Any chance of a 'tutorial' video on what to do with a new humidor? I've just bought one and I'm seeing all of these videos on 'seasoning' it? Had the idea I could just buy one and stick my cigars straight in it. Love the videos!

[@haidarabbas7041]

Or any tips on here? :')

[@carminepierro3016]

It's FANTASTIC

[@bupegasus]

That Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend! Very nice.

[@just-inedc2381]

I definitely need to pick one of them up!! Very nice

[@eaches]

Well, damn. I'm former Navy, currently a VA employee, and due for a new wallet. Definitely ordering one of these.

[@Randy-gy6uw]

The manliest channel ever

[@puddinpie9862]

tell you what mate, ive sat at my desk more since quarantine, and in that, ive gotten back pains, neck pains, shoulder pains, knee pains, and elbow pains. i was working construction before all this. i was having shoulder, knee, and elbow pain, when i needed to mow the lawn, and that alone took all the pain away. so i kicked up my home workout and since then, no pain. the pain may not come from doing something to yourself, but the lack thereof. some muscles may atrophy faster than others, and that will cause different strain on different points on your body and can throw you out of alignment. may help, may not but thats what i found for myself. hopefully something in this book can help you out with your shoulder lol

[@danielpalma9339]

Been using the ridge wallet for a few weeks now. I’m a fan. super compact

[@JeremySiers]

Yeah man, Ridge is one of my favorites also!

[@loganlilliston3253]

Love the way bills fold over. DEFINITELY getting me one of these. Been meaning to change up from my Duluth Trading Smallet

[@eniratos8486]

Man shit renamed because you know... Tuesday. Big fan of your work.

[@georgequirk8280]

Too cool. Sites going to get me one for my b-day in August.

[@toddcalhoun9253]

All right brother, I am not sure how this relationship is going to work. I have seriously watched 1.5 vids and you have already caused me to purchase a Topsider whiskey color with Havana brown thread (I thought the colors were appropriate). Getting ready to retire my Nite Ize EDC wallet!

[@artemnoelgames]

I am now addicted to your videos! Do you mind sharing how you created your intro? It looks really good

[@carminepierro3016]

Tank you Jeremy, i have order the TOP SIDER wallets , it's fantastic i'm Carmine from italy

[@billwashburn8568]

Ordered mine; walnut, olive with cigar stitching. I’ll let you know what I think when I get it. Thanks for the discount!

[@henchman_ben3725]

I gave your EDC video a plug and linked it on a official BladeHQ group. Hope they keep hooking you up. Those knives sold out in about 20 minutes.

[@khbi9220]

His intro and style, gives me an insight of Peter mckinnon

[@jessevardaman6208]

Convinced me. Just purchased The Topsider

[@stew411]

We really need to have a man shit T-shirt with a little bit of patina patina patina on it. Love the video Jeremy as always. Thanks brother.

[@keiths3972]

Wait, is that a McLovin drivers license? lol

[@JeremySiers]

Good eye 😆

[@mimoreque1805]

LMFAO!!!! Hahahahaha I saw that too!!!!

[@excaliburdg1762]

Gotta love your videos.

[@jasoncolangione37]

Thoroughly enjoying binge watching your channels Jeremy. I've learned so much about whiskey, cigars and now leather. Can't wait for my new Ooooh bay to arrive! In a mad world of soy soft boys it's refreshing to see there's still some real men doing "Man Shit" Keep it up (hahaha she said)

[@Tikimohn]

Got myself a Dango bifold. Not as thin as the two leathers you showed, but i love it.

[@LadoLukenda]

Man, sir, what ever duude, I want to meet you just to shake your hand and fist bump..the BEST, amd I mean theeeeeeee best channel on this f...platform...most interesting, funny, insight, your speech..I don't know..all and till the end of time Sir.

[@luciuskun4932]

I LOVE THE VIDEOS, keep it up!!!

[@cworkman92]

My gf and I continuously shout patina patina randomly because of your videos 😂 you need a shirt with that on it!

[@OGtalks]

I’m in Melbourne , Australia . Just copped one . Hope he can handle the demand .. 😂 Jeremy ! Where have you been ??! We need more posts mate ! You should be posting daily being at home everyday n shit ! At least ! 🥳🥳😂✌🏼

[@killercowboy2825]

Love the McLovin ID tease 😂 that’s great man keep it up homie.

[@JeremySiers]

Ya saw that huh 😉👍🏻

[@aetclub5341]

I think i just felt in love

[@happiknife7716]

Like button smashed.

[@AztecFlameGod13]

Nice vid, stumbled across it right now but definitely been wanting to replace my wallet for something minimalistic because apparently regular rear pocket wallets are bad for your spine. That houbei sounds like what I’m looking for. Nice leather(we Mexicans love leather lol), good amount of slot space for cards, and the quick slot for my main debit card plus what sold me on these types you just showed was the option to have cash like in a regular wallet fully spread out instead of folded or what not. Was one of the few things keeping me from going minimalist.

[@AndyVideoandMotion]

No one talks about the PaperWallet Micro, a couple bills, a couple cards. I love it and it is even thinner then any leather can be.

[@calvincampbell64]

Digging the new tattoos Jeremy

[@JeremySiers]

Thanks Calvin!! 😉👍🏻

[@KingRDC]

39 seconds in and I already liked the video!😅

[@JoeL-qb3gi]

I switch between the trayvax ascent and loyal stricklin Johnny wallet love them both. But I might need to get my hands on the Topsider.. Great video.

[@JeremySiers]

You’ll dig them man, they are great wallets. I am a trayvax fan also. They will always have a spot in my rotation. Might have to check the Johnny wallet out, over heard several folks mention it. 😉👍🏻

[@maxhayden8634]

I got myself the kam Design and i straight up love it

[@leonrdovilla9245]

Dose the flap open when in your pocket or just randomly im a little worried about that

[@adambeuchler7058]

Feel you with the shoulder pain. Love the channel. I am curious about what the watch band you are wearing in this video

[@billwashburn8568]

I got mine yesterday, of note it is beautiful well made and top grade! Company owned and made by an active duty sailor who is in Mililani, Hi! So go get yours today they are great! I do wish I could include a picture, so you could see it is wonderfully made!

[@manuelramirez8520]

How long did yours take to arrive?

[@billwashburn8568]

manuel ramirez wasn’t long maybe a little over 2 weeks. Worth the wait.

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

I swear by the Secrid wallet. Have been wearing one for years now and another wallet would have to be of this world for me to change.

[@kevinperneta]

Love these videos. Wish you pushed out more!

[@thejonathandoan]

Gotta love the old age pains that come with nothing more than being old!

[@DangerDad29]

Just used the code for a topsider. Debated the houbei but trying to carry less. Great review!

[@stemirreviews]

Useful!

[@matthewkeith1180]

Great video jeremy. Who is the guy on the screen over your right shoulder. New man stuff Monday mascot!

[@allmoda1]

Ordered me one of these today. Thanks for the review and keep it up. Gonna get me a do man shit shirt in a few

[@michaelbautista8621]

I like fidgeting my wallet everytime,weird but keeps me satisfied.

[@MemoryTroll]

Yeah buddy! U just made my day! New vid! Let's do it.

[@alexp3997]

Scientifically proven that watching this guy increases testosterone by 15%

[@tomatogod1]

That’s for damn sure!

[@ethanh3421]

Jeremy, let me personally say thank you. As well as Taylor was wrong! 😂 I went and got all three colors of the dickeys slanted pocket shorts and boy I LOVE them

[@JohnParks351]

Relaxing outside smoking a cigar while looking for slim wallets. Is it a coincidence this video was posted today?

[@KostasLazanas]

First timer to the channel. Feel like I should go through an ordeal

[@benzjamin13]

I also have a Ridge style wallet and I like the small footprint, but I also still put my wallet in my back pocket. They aren't fun to sit on and I've switched to some leather "hybrids" where it's basically the same style, but wrapped in leather. I've been wanting the Das Offene Meer to try out.

[@rafolefou8099]

Nice a Jeremy siers video !!!

[@rafiskiB08]

More Leaf & Barrel, Brooo! Miss those videos!

[@JeremySiers]

Got some in the pipe....coming soon. 😉👍🏻

[@HanShotFirst2131]

Highly recommend Black Byrd card holders. Hand crafted leather and stitching

[@jurixrebellion5653]

"Das offene Meer" is german and means the open sea. But if it's an american company i have no idea how he wants it to be pronounced

[@Maranothar]

True Story, and Jeremy's pronunciation is quite good, just "offen" is too fast and the o not long enough. Just saying 😉

[@moderncombat7058]

Lars ******* ne the way he pronounces it is definitely not right 😂 “das” is ok but he says offene meer like it’s spelt together

[@bethmcmullan9872]

he's rebranding now anyway, so won't be an issue in future!

[@indy718gts3]

Great video! Used your discount code to get one, thanks!!

[@dandimock6447]

7:28 peep the McLovin ID 😂

[@yojimbo6879]

I picked up the copper Spyderco from BladeHQ last week and my Bride just picked up a wallet. I'm going to have to refinance the house if she decides she needs a whisky vault for all her Ardberg....

[@thomasstewart3]

Nice. I travel to Southeast Asia at least once per year. That area s generally a cash only area. As such I tend to carry a lot of bills. Folding them results in too much bulk for a front pocket carry. Can never be too careful when carrying cash.

[@B1gC4st]

The metal ones scream tactical dork. Leather shows class and style.

[@graemeo3440]

Are all American notes the same size? In England different denominations are different sizes and colours.

[@FigWidIt]

Graeme O Yes American notes are the same size and they call notes “bills” over there . But their coins are all different sizes.

[@calvincampbell64]

Hey brother good to see you back 😎

[@JeremySiers]

Heeey brotha!! Hope all is well. 😉👍🏻

[@calvincampbell64]

@@JeremySiers I'm good bro

[@alanwhite7912]

Absolutely correct...you don't want to be looking dapper and then pull out a wallet that looks like a multi tool.

[@tritain]

Magpul Essential Wallet is the way to go. Have both the Ridge and Treyvax and they sit in a drawer now.

[@PadmaDorjee]

Great review mate. What colour is your Houbei?

[@mrgoodfella9895]

I know this has nothing to do with wallets but, I'm quite the bourbon guy myself and I figured your most recent post is the best way to get your attention. You gotta try Jeffersons very old very small batch bourbon. The bottle comes in a bronze can, its the best bourbon I've every had. Please like so he can see this! I'll buy the bottle for him myself!

[@PeedyPeter]

Talking about a minimal wallet... you should check out the focx-wallet. I love mine (version r3)

[@TheDrivenDemon]

ahhhhh another round of the patina drinking game

[@chrisb9960]

🥃

[@JeremySiers]

Don’t do it man!!! You’ll get sick! 😆