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#10,066
FreddieMac said:
Thanks, I’ll try and get some time this weekend to do some shots. I’ll also do a comparison of Cristobal and Swift.
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So my 'this weekend' turned into a couple of weekends, sorry, life...

Here are a couple close up pics showing Tourbe(Turf brown) Taurillon Cristobal compared to Etoupe Swift.

As you can see, the grain is slightly larger, but is very similar in touch, hand and reflectivity to Swift. It has that same velvety, almost dry, touch but is pretty pliable and works well with the Steve 35 design. For comparison to a Clemence Steve I would say it's slightly firmer, but still supple.
 

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#10,071
Yoshi1296 said:
Hey ya'll! I'm going to hermes in a few hours to get a mens bi-fold wallet. Should I go for the

Citizen Twill bifold?

MC2 Copernic bi-fold?

or Poker bill clip bifold?

Thanks for your help!
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Three questions you should ask yourself:
1) Are you looking for a particular leather?
2) Are you looking for colourful/playful or conservative?
3) Do you prefer the slit card slots of the Citizen Twill or the standard card slots of the Copernic?

I find the Copernic has come in more leather choices over the past few years: Evercalf, Evercolor, Evergrain, Epsom, Alligator, Ostrich, Barenia. I have mostly seen Citizen Twills in fewer leather choices: Evergrain, Evercolor, Epsom, Swift although I haven't seen a Swift Citizen Twill in some time.

Over the past couple of years, the Copernic has had the "Jungle" and "Colorblock" models with bi-colour and multi-colour panels. Personally I don't like them but I'm sure it appeals to enough people for them to continue with the "Colourblock" models. I haven't seen the Jungle models recently and I expect them to be discontinued.

The Citizen Twill is often offered in far more colourful options than the Copernic (the "Colorblock" models aside). So if you are looking for fun/playful, the Citizen Twill would be my choice.

I'm not a fan of the slit pockets of the Citizen Twill but I do love the silk lining because it's far more playful while the Copernic would be my choice for a formal looking bi-fold.

I've never been a fan of the Poker or any money-clip wallet to be honest. I prefer using a separate money clip and cardholder if I don't want the bulk of a bi-fold wallet.

I hope this helps.
 
#10,072
Yoshi1296 said:
Hey ya'll! I'm going to hermes in a few hours to get a mens bi-fold wallet. Should I go for the

Citizen Twill bifold?

MC2 Copernic bi-fold?

or Poker bill clip bifold?

Thanks for your help!
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You may also want to try the new Citadelle wallet that comes with a removable card holder and is a slightly more contemporary twist on the wallet.

I use a Copernic in Rouge H Box daily and it is gorgeous and classic, but now carry most of my transit/store cards in a Calvi, so the 8 card slots are a little overkill and it’s only ever half full.
 
#10,073
wma said:
Three questions you should ask yourself:
1) Are you looking for a particular leather?
2) Are you looking for colourful/playful or conservative?
3) Do you prefer the slit card slots of the Citizen Twill or the standard card slots of the Copernic?

I find the Copernic has come in more leather choices over the past few years: Evercalf, Evercolor, Evergrain, Epsom, Alligator, Ostrich, Barenia. I have mostly seen Citizen Twills in fewer leather choices: Evergrain, Evercolor, Epsom, Swift although I haven't seen a Swift Citizen Twill in some time.

Over the past couple of years, the Copernic has had the "Jungle" and "Colorblock" models with bi-colour and multi-colour panels. Personally I don't like them but I'm sure it appeals to enough people for them to continue with the "Colourblock" models. I haven't seen the Jungle models recently and I expect them to be discontinued.

The Citizen Twill is often offered in far more colourful options than the Copernic (the "Colorblock" models aside). So if you are looking for fun/playful, the Citizen Twill would be my choice.

I'm not a fan of the slit pockets of the Citizen Twill but I do love the silk lining because it's far more playful while the Copernic would be my choice for a formal looking bi-fold.

I've never been a fan of the Poker or any money-clip wallet to be honest. I prefer using a separate money clip and cardholder if I don't want the bulk of a bi-fold wallet.

I hope this helps.
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FreddieMac said:
You may also want to try the new Citadelle wallet that comes with a removable card holder and is a slightly more contemporary twist on the wallet.

I use a Copernic in Rouge H Box daily and it is gorgeous and classic, but now carry most of my transit/store cards in a Calvi, so the 8 card slots are a little overkill and it’s only ever half full.
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Thank you for the help!! I went and did not like any of the leather/color combos for the wallets but in terms of practicality I'd say the Copernic is the winner. I'll try again soon to see if they have other colors in stock. I currently have a zip zap bifold which I do enjoy but need something more compact and organized.

...the hunt continues...but luckily I put a request for a quota bag so today's visit did not go to waste.

Thanks again!
 
#10,074
Yoshi1296 said:
Thank you for the help!! I went and did not like any of the leather/color combos for the wallets but in terms of practicality I'd say the Copernic is the winner. I'll try again soon to see if they have other colors in stock. I currently have a zip zap bifold which I do enjoy but need something more compact and organized.

...the hunt continues...but luckily I put a request for a quota bag so today's visit did not go to waste.

Thanks again!
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How frustrating they didn’t have exactly what you wanted, but at least you know what you’re hunting now!

What colour/leather are you hoping to track down?

And the quota request certainly means it wasn’t a wasted trip! What are you on the hunt for?
 
#10,075
FreddieMac said:
How frustrating they didn’t have exactly what you wanted, but at least you know what you’re hunting now!

What colour/leather are you hoping to track down?

And the quota request certainly means it wasn’t a wasted trip! What are you on the hunt for?
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I was hoping for black evergrain/evercalf or swift. They only had epsom and I don't like epsom as much. I love softer leathers for wallets.

I am looking to purchase a Constance bag!
 
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#10,080
navicular said:
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finally got my hands on a J34 - I’ve heard this size is being discontinued and would soon only be available as SO.
I’m really enjoying using the bag so far! And don’t find it fussy at all.

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I have the original version in that size in clemence. I don't use it as much cause it's so heavy but I prefer it over the "updated" one.
 
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