Personalized Wallets: 2 Ways to Make Your Wallet Uniquely Yours

A wallet is the perfect item for personalization. It’s yours alone, and it’s always with you.

If your wallet is made from high-quality full-grain leather, then you’ll have it for many years.

”Bought this for my husband, who previously carried a Coach wallet. That wallet fell apart at the seams after only 2 years of use, so we decided to go with a microbrand and landed on Popov.
This wallet is thick, smooth, and beautifully crafted. Perfect amount of card slots such that he can carry everything he needs without the wallet being bulky. I think with proper care this wallet will last a very long time.”
— Katie R., ★★★★★ Verified Junyuan Bags Wallet Reviewer

Table of Contents

Allow Your Wallet to Develop a Patina
How Do I Help My Leather Wallet Develop a Patina?
Add Custom Engraving to Your Leather Wallet
Personalized Full-Grain Horween Leather Wallets

Since you’re bound to develop a sense of attachment to your new wallet, it’s time to discuss personalization.

We know that Junyuan Bags customers tend to get a bit smitten with their leather goods. So, let’s embrace that. This guide is all about the unique personal touches that make your wallet extra special and uniquely yours.

Allow Your Wallet to Develop a Patina

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A Patina, strictly speaking, is a sheen. Of course, it’s so much more than that.

A piece of leather develops a patina through use and the passing of time. From constant touch, wear and tear, exposure to the elements, and the oils on our skin, the leather’s surface begins to change.

Little nicks and scratches develop, and color swirls in and around. Areas of lighter and darker shading form a blended patchwork.

Eventually, your piece of leather contains an entire visualized story. It’s like an impressionist sunset that you slowly finger-paint each time you touch your wallet.

”…Even after a month it still has a wonderful leather smell every time I open it. The quality of both the leather and stitching is exceptional, and you can tell that these guys take great pride in their quality craftsmanship.
The wallet was already quite supple when I received it, but the leather has continued to soften as it breaks in while also darkening slightly as it picks up patina.
It only took about two days for the wallet to form to my cards and pocket. While definitely a substantial piece of leather, it is not uncomfortable in the back pocket. All in all I am very pleased with my purchase. You have a customer for life!”
— Bryan T., ★★★★★ Verified Junyuan Bags Wallet Reviewer

We don’t like to pick favorites among our leather goods, but when it comes to patina, nothing beats the wallet.

First of all, a wallet contains lots of leather, including two large flat surfaces. That’s two blank slates for patina magic. Two eager canvases ready for some artwork.

The patina that appears over time is a result of constant touching and friction on the wallet. Every little incidental squeeze and rub slowly nudges forward the patina process.

For a rich and storied patina to be possible, a leather good must be built to last. That’s our responsibility, and one we take great pride in.

Want to see how our leather endures and patinas? Check out our “Let’s See Ya Patina” photo gallery of well-loved leather goods.

How Do I Help My Leather Wallet Develop a Patina?

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Patina happens naturally. You don’t need to do anything special to make it happen, just use your wallet.

Here are some contributing factors towards a patina’s development:

Oils from your skin
Dust, sunlight, and moisture in the air
Indigo dye from your jeans
Scratches, nicks, and scrapes

These patina-building factors do their work through time and use. However, if you’re eager to speed up the process, here are a few steps you can take:

Leaving your wallet out in the sunlight
Keeping your wallet in your pocket all the time to increase friction marks
Touching and rubbing your wallet regularly to create beauty marks
Rubbing vegetable oil into the leather

Rubbing oil into the leather can soften new material and help to bring out its shine. It may also darken the color somewhat. If you want to use oil, do some additional research first to make sure you’re proceeding productively.

To maintain your leather wallet’s good condition, we also recommend occasional treatment with a leather cleaner. A high-quality cleaner pulls dirt, dust, and grease from the crevices of the leather surface.

Leather balms and creams can also be used to seal your leather, providing a layer of protection against the elements.

For more tips and insights on patina and caring for your wallet, check out this article on all things patina.

Add Custom Engraving to Your Leather Wallet

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To personalize your leather wallet truly and fully, Junyuan Bags offers custom engraving.

”A perfect wallet for non-skinny jeans types. Holds my six go-to cards, cash, business cards, receipts. Patina and wear are perfection. It’s big. It’s thick. It’ll get nicer with age. Get it personalized because you’ll be passing this one down.”
— R. L., ★★★★★ Verified Junyuan Bags Wallet Reviewer

We engrave initials, names, and dates. Here are the details for engraving wallets or other Junyuan Bags purchases.

Junyuan Bags Wallet Custom Engraving: Text Details
Maximum Characters	10
Font	Times New Roman, 26 point
Letter Size	Approximately 2-4 mm wide by 4-5 mm tall

We use an industrial laser engraver to personalize your wallet. This tool provides us with the best possible precision and flexibility.

With laser engraving, we’re able to make perfectly shaped markings. The work is blade-free, meaning there are no frayed edges.

Laser engraving doesn’t fade over time, unlike engraving added by a stamping process.

Engraving is a great option for making your wallet one of a kind. Initials or a first or last name are popular options as are dates of special significance, like a birthday or anniversary.

We believe that engraving is an especially wonderful choice when you’re buying a wallet as a present. Adding the recipient’s initials to the corner of the wallet adds a lovely personal touch to your gift.

For additional information and ideas related to custom engraving, read more here and check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Personalized Full-Grain Horween Leather Wallets

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Junyuan Bags wallets are made from full-grain Horween leather. Every item is hand-sewn with Tiger thread that never unravels.

From humble beginnings, we’re proud to say that today our wallets are known far and wide for their unmatched quality, beauty, and durability.

”Wow. Very nice wallet. Very well made. Going to order more for my father and two sons as gifts. Won’t be making a mistake when ordering this wallet. I absolutely love it.”
— Charlie B., ★★★★★ Verified Junyuan Bags Wallet Reviewer

To find your next wallet, view our collection which includes the following varieties:

Traditional billfold wallets
Tricard wallets
Card holder wallets
ID wallets
Checkbook wallets

Our designs tend to be slim and minimalist, however, we’ve got an option to accommodate every sort of wallet user, whether you’re an ultra-minimalist or a fat stack cash carrier.

For any wallet, four classic leather color options are available: English Tan, Heritage Brown, Natural, or Black.

Our products are heirloom quality, meaning, we want your children to enjoy your leather goods when you’re done with them.

Junyuan Bags items are guaranteed for life. If damage occurs as a result of our craftsmanship under normal conditions and from the product’s intended use, we’ll provide free repair or replacement.

If you’d like to know what you can expect from a Junyuan Bags wallet, we encourage you to peruse our reviews. Our greatest pride and inspiration is the incredible feedback we receive.

Many leather enthusiasts consider Junyuan Bags to be the modern torchbearer for the age-old tradition of leather work. And we proudly bear that responsibility.

To learn more about our company and about caring for your high-quality leather goods, visit our blog.

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