Space for Guys & their Hermès

[allanrvj]

Hi guys! I hope you don’t mind an intruder!
Hubby is in need of a new wallet, I was eyeing the Calvi to gift him but I don’t know if men find it useful as a wallet or not.
He doesn’t use a coin purse, he keeps his coins in his pockets, he doesn’t have any membership cards, only ID, credit cards and driver license. He usually has some € cash with him, but not loads. He keeps his wallet in his back pocket, no additional bags for him usually.
Wondering if I should go on with a personalized Calvi (swift would be my choice), or if I should go with another brand completely. Thank you!

although I don't use a Calvi myself, I know it's men's most well-loved SLG from H. holds cards and some cash. Swift is a great choice!

 

[WhiteBus]

Hi guys! I hope you don’t mind an intruder!
Hubby is in need of a new wallet, I was eyeing the Calvi to gift him but I don’t know if men find it useful as a wallet or not.
He doesn’t use a coin purse, he keeps his coins in his pockets, he doesn’t have any membership cards, only ID, credit cards and driver license. He usually has some € cash with him, but not loads. He keeps his wallet in his back pocket, no additional bags for him usually.
Wondering if I should go on with a personalized Calvi (swift would be my choice), or if I should go with another brand completely. Thank you!

I respect what you wrote about your husband not using a coin purse.
I never used a coin purse until I got a bastia - it is so slim it does not seem like a coin purse.
I doubt he carries many coins anyway - we don't these days.
Just get him one and see how it works out.
If he doesn't like it, I'm sure you will be able to enjoy it.
I wouldn't put coins is a Calvi and just use mine for travel cards and sometimes the odd note.

My preferred wallet (for cards and notes) would be an MC2 Copernic.
I wouldn't want one with external fastening like the popular Bearn.

 

[maryg1]

I respect what you wrote about your husband not using a coin purse.
I never used a coin purse until I got a bastia - it is so slim it does not seem like a coin purse.
I doubt he carries many coins anyway - we don't these days.
Just get him one and see how it works out.
If he doesn't like it, I'm sure you will be able to enjoy it.
I wouldn't put coins is a Calvi and just use mine for travel cards and sometimes the odd note.

My preferred wallet (for cards and notes) would be an MC2 Copernic.
I wouldn't want one with external fastening like the popular Bearn.

He used to have a coin purse, but it would leave marks on the fabric where it hit his trousers, or jeans, so it prefers not carrying one.
If it doesn’t work it could use it for phone cables, or something else.
And where do you all keep your remote car keys? He needs replacement for that pouch too!!!

 

[WhiteBus]

My keys (car and 2 Yales on one ring) go in my pocket.
I don't have the ubiquitous LV clef

 

[maryg1]

My keys (car and 2 houses on one ring) go in my pocket.
I don't have the ubiquitous LV clef

Ahah I have one for car keys and other things! But hubby wholeheartedly hates LV monogram, along with everything else monogram!

 

[qubed]

The calvi is great for american dollars because it’s the exact height for our currency. Euro bills can be taller, so they likely have to be folded twice. I always use a different wallet when I travel to foreign countries.

 

[excalibur]

Hi guys! I hope you don’t mind an intruder!
Hubby is in need of a new wallet, I was eyeing the Calvi to gift him but I don’t know if men find it useful as a wallet or not.
He doesn’t use a coin purse, he keeps his coins in his pockets, he doesn’t have any membership cards, only ID, credit cards and driver license. He usually has some € cash with him, but not loads. He keeps his wallet in his back pocket, no additional bags for him usually.
Wondering if I should go on with a personalized Calvi (swift would be my choice), or if I should go with another brand completely. Thank you!

Trouble with calvi is that you have to open it like opening a book otherwise your cards will slide because of its loose slot. Plus you have to fold the currency notes.
I would prefer other brand such as LV wallet but the taiga line (if he doesn’t like monogram), or LV pocket organizer.

 

[Yoshi1296]

duplicate post-sorry

 

[Yoshi1296]

Hi guys! I hope you don’t mind an intruder!
Hubby is in need of a new wallet, I was eyeing the Calvi to gift him but I don’t know if men find it useful as a wallet or not.
He doesn’t use a coin purse, he keeps his coins in his pockets, he doesn’t have any membership cards, only ID, credit cards and driver license. He usually has some € cash with him, but not loads. He keeps his wallet in his back pocket, no additional bags for him usually.
Wondering if I should go on with a personalized Calvi (swift would be my choice), or if I should go with another brand completely. Thank you!

How about something like the city zippe by hermes? I have that and love it!

 

[Prada Prince]

Out and about with my B35.

 

[880]

Hi guys! I hope you don’t mind an intruder!
Hubby is in need of a new wallet, I was eyeing the Calvi to gift him but I don’t know if men find it useful as a wallet or not.
He doesn’t use a coin purse, he keeps his coins in his pockets, he doesn’t have any membership cards, only ID, credit cards and driver license. He usually has some € cash with him, but not loads. He keeps his wallet in his back pocket, no additional bags for him usually.
Wondering if I should go on with a personalized Calvi (swift would be my choice), or if I should go with another brand completely. Thank you!

Mmy DH doesn’t like the calvi as it’s a bit thick and cards slide around. He used to use a tiny trifold shaped like an L that H used to make. It’s a basic design that other companies have done : dunhill etc.

 

[Yoshi1296]

Mmy DH doesn’t like the calvi as it’s a bit thick and cards slide around. He used to use a tiny trifold shaped like an L that H used to make. It’s a basic design that other companies have done : dunhill etc.

Thats the Guernesey card holder! They still make it! Love that one!

 

[averagejoe]

Hi guys! I hope you don’t mind an intruder!
Hubby is in need of a new wallet, I was eyeing the Calvi to gift him but I don’t know if men find it useful as a wallet or not.
He doesn’t use a coin purse, he keeps his coins in his pockets, he doesn’t have any membership cards, only ID, credit cards and driver license. He usually has some € cash with him, but not loads. He keeps his wallet in his back pocket, no additional bags for him usually.
Wondering if I should go on with a personalized Calvi (swift would be my choice), or if I should go with another brand completely. Thank you!

I agree with @880 and @excalibur . I bought a Calvi in July in Epsom and it holds every card I need to carry plus more, but the cards swim around in there when I open the wallet. When I board the subway, I need to be able to easily access my transit pass without worrying that the other cards may fall out when I'm in a rush. The loose cards inside the Calvi may fall out if I open the wallet the wrong way. Plus it isn't as slim as I would like, since I usually keep my wallet in my front pant pocket and don't like the profile of it sticking out too much.

I got a Provence card holder recently in Evergrain and have been using it as my daily wallet. Not sure if the Provence will hold enough cards for your husband's needs, but it is pretty slim and even has a bill slot.

 

[WhiteBus]

Agree.

I’ve seen a white, royal blue and black diagonal striped pattern on a mens tote that I loved. Don’t know what it was called or how to describe it though. If I find a pic, I will post here.

Do you mean in the 'technical' fabric like the Dynamo duffle?

 

[880]

Do you mean in the 'technical' fabric like the Dynamo duffle?

Yes! Thank you!