Artisan Humphrey Obell crafted a perfectly tailored black leather wallet for Jannis, blending style and practicality into a unique design with all his personal touches. What's your wish?
A request by Jannis from Düsseldorf, Germany
Hello Urban Change Lab Team,
I would like to have a black leather slim wallet. The dimensions should be 8×12 cm so that my Greek ID card fits in. Unfortunately, my ID does not fit in an ordinary slim wallet, hence the custom size.
Inside there should be: A bill compartment, 5 card slots and a compartment where I can put my ID.
Optimally, it would be if there can still be the symbol on the front that I have attached.
Best regards,
Jannis
The Journey of Creating custom made black leather slim wallet
Negotiation & Planning
custom made black leather slim wallet - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Janis,
My name is Humphrey Obell, I would like to fulfill your order.
I have uploaded an image that I feel describes what you have in mind partly.
For the symbol, do we engrave, demboss, print or do embroidery?
Hello Janis,
My name is Humphrey Obell, I would like to fulfill your order.
I have uploaded an image that I feel describes what you have in mind partly.
For the symbol, do we engrave, demboss, print or do we embroidery?
Best regards.
Hello Humphrey,
thank you very much for implementing my idea!
The picture you uploaded describes very well how I imagine the slim wallet 😀
It would be great if the symbol can be embroidered.
Best regards
Jannis (Automatic translation)
Hello Jannis,
Thank you, I am ready to begin.
Crafting Process
How to make a custom made black leather slim wallet – work in progress
Thank you, i will send updates by tomorrow so that you can approve.
All clear! (Automatic translation)
Hello Jannis,
This is the soft leather that I we have chosen to use. Kindly approve then the wallet will be ready for shipment by tomorrow.
Best regards
Hello Humphrey,
all right, the leather looks great!
I would have a few more questions about the third picture.
The wallet will have a horizontal crease right?
Will my ID card still fit in the right or left side then?
I have uploaded an example picture of a Greek ID card. The dimensions of the ID card are 8x12 cm.
If we fold the wallet in half: Does it then mean that I should have specified 8*22 cm as the dimensions so that my ID card can be in one compartment?
If so, then I apologize for the incorrect information. If there are further costs due to the change, I will of course pay them!
Best regards
Jannis (Automatic translation)
Hello Jannis.
Dont mind the picture the patterns were not complete we will have it looking like the first picture i sent you.
Best regards.
Okay, all clear! (Automatic translation)
Hello Jannis
Sorry for the delay, i had some personal health related issues to attend to.
But all is well now.
Here are the pictures of the completed wallet.
Hello Humphrey,
all good, your health has absolute priority!!!
The wallet looks great, thank you very much! (Automatic translation)
Hello Jannis,
this is Vicky, the local operations manager. I just received your wallet today as there was some delay with the local courier services. I have uploaded photos showing measurements of the wallet, that is the Greek ID card slot and the overall dimensions. So kindly look through them and let me know whether you are fully satisfied with the wallet.
A- 8.8cm
B- 12.7cm
C- 29.4cm
D- 10.5cm
E- 14.6cm
Kind regards,
Vicky.
Hi Vicky,
the wallet looks great and the measurements are perfect!
Best regards
Jannis (Automatic translation)
Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos
Customer Photos After Delivery
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON008406E-43589
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
11.78
|
| Cost of labour |
7.86
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.57
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.36
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
23.57
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
2.36
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
2.36
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
20
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
5.37
|
| Total |
57.47
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
Each price shown is based on a unique, custom request. Final prices may vary depending on materials, effort, and delivery location.
