Recto Verso SLG - Thoughts and Comparisons

[DrTr]

would you say the RV is better than the Coun Card Holder? I’m really torn between the two.

Hello - I’ve used both for a while. I think if I had to only buy one at this point I would buy the coin card holder. It is flatter so it fits in smaller bags just a little bit easier although it’s also a little longer than the RV. But I agree with Daisy913 that the keychain is handy if you want to hook it in a bag or attach your keys to it. The CCH’s are also coming in such fun colors, and I would love a pink or blue one, but I don’t NEED one hopefully the feedback helped, it’s hard to know sometimes until you use one. I do like them both and use both! Good luck, let us know what you decide.

 

[L_Dee]

Hello - I’ve used both for a while. I think if I had to only buy one at this point I would buy the coin card holder. It is flatter so it fits in smaller bags just a little bit easier although it’s also a little longer than the RV. But I agree with Daisy913 that the keychain is handy if you want to hook it in a bag or attach your keys to it. The CCH’s are also coming in such fun colors, and I would love a pink or blue one, but I don’t NEED one hopefully the feedback helped, it’s hard to know sometimes until you use one. I do like them both and use both! Good luck, let us know what you decide.

Thank you I did purchase the CCH in colbalt blue but it arrive damaged and I sent it back only a few days ago but immediately fell In love with it. It’s now out of stock and so I’m waiting for more but the SA have said that they are actually discontinuing the CCA’s fully so it’s gonna be hard now to get hold of in any colour. They do have the Taiga leather in stock but just doesn’t have the same appeal to me as the colours, then I saw the RV and thought OOOHHHH PRETTY So now it’s either go with the RV or Taiga leather or wait and hope for the CCH in a colour.......I hate these decisions we have to make

 

[DrTr]

Thank you I did purchase the CCH in colbalt blue but it arrive damaged and I sent it back only a few days ago but immediately fell In love with it. It’s now out of stock and so I’m waiting for more but the SA have said that they are actually discontinuing the CCA’s fully so it’s gonna be hard now to get hold of in any colour. They do have the Taiga leather in stock but just doesn’t have the same appeal to me as the colours, then I saw the RV and thought OOOHHHH PRETTY So now it’s either go with the RV or Taiga leather or wait and hope for the CCH in a colour.......I hate these decisions we have to make

Sorry it was damaged - love that cobalt blue. I bought the CCH in mono eclipse reverse, love the black and grey combo. Also sorry to hear they are being d/c - I think many really like them. And yes, they force decisions don’t they? I do find these are useful more than full size wallets right now for me as I often throw either one of them in a pocket and run errands. Hopefully you get exactly what you want! LV makes lots of great things, but availability is truly an issue sometimes. Good luck.

PS I just saw that the damier eclipse is available in lots of US boutiques, and the mono eclipse at a few. Hopefully some color will trickle in.

 

[L_Dee]

Sorry it was damaged - love that cobalt blue. I bought the CCH in mono eclipse reverse, love the black and grey combo. Also sorry to hear they are being d/c - I think many really like them. And yes, they force decisions don’t they? I do find these are useful more than full size wallets right now for me as I often throw either one of them in a pocket and run errands. Hopefully you get exactly what you want! LV makes lots of great things, but availability is truly an issue sometimes. Good luck.

PS I just saw that the damier eclipse is available in lots of US boutiques, and the mono eclipse at a few. Hopefully some color will trickle in.

Thank you. I’m in the uk so only one available for me here is the black Taiga leather

 

[DrTr]

Thank you. I’m in the uk so only one available for me here is the black Taiga leather

How frustrating to find things in another country but not in yours! Fingers crossed for you a beautiful one comes your way.

 

[tnguyenod]

Will this fit a chapstick? Deal breaker if it doesn’t fit my chapstick.

 

[DrTr]

Will this fit a chapstick? Deal breaker if it doesn’t fit my chapstick.

I wouldn’t try - it’s too flat and rigid for me. You might be able to put it in the pocket in between the zip and the flap pocket or in the zip part. Or it might loosen over time but it’s pretty tight.

 

[BooYah]

Will this fit a chapstick? Deal breaker if it doesn’t fit my chapstick.

agree with @DrTr
I love my RV card holder and use it daily but the compartments are so narrow that it would be difficult to place anything cylindrical into any of the 3 pockets.
I haven’t tried it though for fear it will be ruined from any type of bulge so I keep
lip balm and other every day needs in my Pochette Accessoires or Mini Pochette Accessoires and use the RV strictly for cash and cards.

 

[daisy913]

Will this fit a chapstick? Deal breaker if it doesn’t fit my chapstick.

If your chapstick is standard size, it will fit in the zipper pocket. I put it in the zipper pocket and don't really worry about bulging.

 

[BooYah]

If your chapstick is standard size, it will fit in the zipper pocket. I put it in the zipper pocket and don't really worry about bulging.

aren’t the 4 card slots on the outside somewhat affected by the lip balm in the zippered compartment? Isn’t it more difficult to slide cards in and out of the slots? Thanks

 

[DrTr]

agree with @DrTr
I love my RV card holder and use it daily but the compartments are so narrow that it would be difficult to place anything cylindrical into any of the 3 pockets.
I haven’t tried it though for fear it will be ruined from any type of bulge so I keep
lip balm and other every day needs in my Pochette Accessoires or Mini Pochette Accessoires and use the RV strictly for cash and cards.

Thanks BooYah - you said it better than I could! Not enough coffee. I use mine a lot too, but for cards and cash. I haven’t tried a chapstick but use other pouches for that as well. LV excels at tiny pochettes!!

 

[daisy913]

aren’t the 4 card slots on the outside somewhat affected by the lip balm in the zippered compartment? Isn’t it more difficult to slide cards in and out of the slots? Thanks

I don't have a hard time, with my mono or empreinte. If the recto verso is newer, then it can be a little tight, but it softens up pretty quickly imo. I double up my cards too, and I don't find it more or less difficult to slide them in/out with chapstick inside.

 

[BooYah]

I don't have a hard time, with my mono or empreinte. If the recto verso is newer, then it can be a little tight, but it softens up pretty quickly imo. I double up my cards too, and I don't find it more or less difficult to slide them in/out with chapstick inside.

I guess the gusset in the main zip compartment helps too.
good to know, thank you!

 

[tnguyenod]

I wouldn’t try - it’s too flat and rigid for me. You might be able to put it in the pocket in between the zip and the flap pocket or in the zip part. Or it might loosen over time but it’s pretty tight.

Thank you for letting me know, I’ll just continue with my mini pochette.

 

[JazzyMac]

I haven't seen anyone mention this issue yet, so I'll just throw it out there. I am NOT fan of the card slots on the back. I would rather they be inside the zipped part. Reasons are I don't like my cards on the "outside," and I also feel that sometimes the card part makes the SLG look imbalanced. It would be nice if there were 2-3 card slots inside the zipped or flap portion and that would be perfect in my eyes. Thoughts?