September 23, 2021

The Future of the Clear Organizer Wallet

40 comments
The Future of the Clear Organizer Wallet

Folks had asked us to film a new video showing off the features and use of the Clear Organizer Wallet (COW) — we filmed this reel before the COW was restocked on 8/30 and sold out same day, which caught us by surprise. 

But there's two videos below: first up is the video you asked us to make. Second is a video that shows off two new potential versions of the Clear Organizer Wallet. You see, we're totally out of the brown suede material to make the dividers as we did in the last batch, and we're now looking at two different options: Texon or Black microsuede. 

We want your feedback on the two options — which would you prefer and why? — so be sure to share it in the comments. 

 

So, to recap from the beginning: after we retired our Clear Organizer Wallet, many of you asked us to offer another production run. We did, and it sold out quickly. Since it'd be annoying of us not to offer another run (not everyone was able to have a COW, man) we're going to make more, but here's the thing: we're out of the brown synthetic suede that we used to make the dividers of the last batch. The good news is that we have two other options, but the bad news is we can't decide which we like best: it's 50/50 here amongst the crew. 

First option is: Texon. Texon is the material used to make the accessory strap holders on The Guide's Pack and Guide's Edition Syniks, Synapses. It's a stiff, durable, high quality faux leather/felt. Those of us who prefer the Texon dividers prefer them because they are stiff: it's easier to thumb through the dividers, and the wallet overall is stiffer and has more structure. 

Second option is: Black Microsuede. Also a high-quality faux material, this suede is perhaps just a little softer than the previous synthetic suedes used for the COW. Those of us here at TB who prefer this option like it because of the softness: this version of the COW is much more comfortable carried in pants pockets.

Based on the video and our descriptions above, which option would you prefer and why? Note: while this isn't a poll or vote (we gather feedback from many online spaces, as well as crew, friends, and family in-person) we will consider the feedback shared as we decide which material to use on the next run of COWs!

40 comments

Maria - September 24, 2021

I don’t have a COW, man, but if I did, my ID and cash would go in front, with other cards in the back section. Since the cards are stiff, it would be easy to switch sections, so I vote for the black microsuede.
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TOM BIHN replied:
high-fiving the Simpsons ref

Jade - September 24, 2021

I have an older COW with the grey suede. I use it as my EDC wallet since I purchased it. I would prefer the slightly stiffer Texon because sometimes the suede folds over when I put in cards, etc
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TOM BIHN replied:
Good to know.

Rachael - September 23, 2021

Though the COW didn’t work for me (coins floating around), why not offer both? It’s hard to make everyone happy. (But it’s probably it’s more work for production). Thank you for always seeking feedback!
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TOM BIHN replied:
We’re actually leaning towards offering both! It’s more work (and more choices for everyone, which is sometimes great and sometimes can be… too much) but thinking it’s the thing to do in this case.

Melody - October 1, 2021

Texan, for sure. I love love love my two COW’s, but what I would love even more is a divider material that didn’t squish down when I go to reach for something in a hurry.

Sheryl - September 23, 2021

If you had asked me for feedback on the wallet before picking two choices. I’d have told you that I thought that the brown suede was too flexible. The second divider has a tendency to get squished to the bottom of the wallet. So when I saw that there were two possible choices I was hoping that one of them would be less flexible – consider this one strong vote for the Texon. If it was offered in red blend to match my new MCB I’d buy one and “retire” the one I’ve been using. Yup.
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TOM BIHN replied:
Red Blend would definitely be offered in either Texon or Black Microsuede. Posted this in response to another comment but we’re seeing all the feedback coming in and thinking we’ll offer both divider options.

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