Some wallets try to do everything and end up the size of a paperback. The Devonport Low Profile goes the other way. It's a proper bi-fold, with room for your cards and your notes, but it's made to sit flat in a pocket rather than bulge out of it. If you've been carrying a tired old wallet that's slowly lost its shape, this one is worth a look.
A proper wallet, without the bulk
The idea behind the Devonport Low Profile is simple: give you what a bi-fold should, and nothing that adds weight for the sake of it. Inside there are card slots for your everyday cards, plus a cash compartment for notes.
That's it, and that's the point. No fiddly extra flaps, no zips, nothing to snag. Just a low-profile fold that holds the essentials and closes neatly.
Who it suits
This is a good fit for anyone who still likes to carry a bit of cash but doesn't want a chunky wallet pushing against their leg all day. It's ideal if you:
- Carry a handful of cards rather than a whole deck
- Still like having a few notes on you for the market, the car park or the pub
- Prefer a classic bi-fold over a card sleeve, but want it slimmer than the usual high-street wallet
- Appreciate something made by hand rather than off a production line
It also makes a thoughtful gift. Because it's a familiar bi-fold shape, you don't need to know how someone organises their pockets to know they'll get on with it.
Hand-dyed full-grain leather, made in Cornwall
Every Devonport Low Profile is handmade here in Cornwall from full-grain leather, then dyed by hand. Full-grain is the top layer of the hide, kept with its natural surface intact, which is why it has real character from day one.
Hand-dyeing means the colour is applied by a person, not a machine, so each wallet takes the dye in its own way. You'll see subtle variations in tone across the leather, and no two are quite the same.
Four colours to choose from
The Devonport Low Profile comes in four hand-dyed finishes:
- Whisky
- Medieval Brown
- Brown and Teal
- Pebble Dark Brown
Because each one is dyed by hand, the shade will vary slightly from wallet to wallet. Every colour is the same price, £30, so you can simply pick the one you like best.
How it ages
This is where full-grain leather really earns its keep. Because it's hand-dyed full-grain, the Devonport darkens into a patina the more you carry it. Handling, pockets and daily use all slowly deepen the colour and soften the look.
So the wallet you open on the first day won't be quite the wallet you're carrying a year later. It becomes yours, shaped by the way you use it.
Caring for your leather
Looking after it is easy. A little leather conditioner now and then keeps the leather soft and helps keep moisture out. A few practical tips:
- Apply a small amount of conditioner with a soft cloth and let it soak in
- Don't overdo it – little and occasionally is better than a heavy coat
- If it gets caught in the rain, let it dry naturally rather than on a radiator
That's really all it needs to keep ageing well.
Find your Devonport Low Profile
If you want a wallet that's slim, honest and made by hand in Cornwall, the Devonport Low Profile is a lovely place to start. Choose your colour, and let it build its own story over the years.
Shop the Devonport Low Profile Leather Bi-Fold at craftydrifters.co.uk
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