Just purchased this padfolio and I absolutely love it! I even bought the Rhodia A4 tablet. Very Professional looking, quality workmanship and smells great.
I looked around a lot for a portfolio too and decided to get the J.W. Hulme Executive Folio. I absolutely love it. The only downside is they are made overseas now. I was able to get one still made in the USA
With satchel and page dropping their last production run of leather bomber jackets in about a month I was wondering if you could do an update video on the one that you bought and how it has broken in
Carl, I agree. I have a great leather portfolio as well. I too use pencil as well, but I sometime need various colors of ink when marking up drawings during a construction meeting. I would ask that you take a look at the Uni-ball Jetstream 4&1 Pure Malt 4 Color 0.7 mm Ballpoint Multi Pen 0.5 mm Pencil. Thanks
Also, check out - KenTaur Multi-Color Pen In One (Carbon Fiber) 5 In 1 Multifunction Pen with Black, Blue, Red, Green Ballpoint Pen and 0.7mm Mechanical Pencil
Should do a video with your workplace coworkers. Get their opinion on the cost of expensive boots, such as Nick's boots to show the nay sayers or people on the fence about good quality boots. I say no more "I can get like thirty pairs of Walmart boots for the cost of one of those nicks fancy pants boots"
I thought of that too, but in a way it’s like the elastic on Chelsea boots. The cheap ones tend to lose elasticity fast while the high quality ones hold up pretty well. My last portfolio just had a little slit at the top which allowed the cardboard back to slide in. In a pinch I’m sure a leatherworker could make something like that. Good eye though!
That’s usually referring to everything above the sole. Since shoes can have leather soles, to say the shoe is entirely made of leather is misleading. So many brands choose to say “leather upper” instead.
Well, strictly speaking the "suede lined pocket" is not lined at all, that's just the back side of the leather that you're feeling there. And the edge you're showing between 5:25 and 5:35 is basically an eyesore. It should've been turned/rolled or painted or at least edged and burnished until you can't see the gap between the two layers of leather, but at the end of the day this is just a mass produced item and someone in factory probably had to churn one out every half an hour. Having said all that, what I've learned as a leatherworker is that the main thing is what the customer thinks, and if you like it then that's all that matters. Enjoy!
I think the structure of this video is a bit different from your previous ones and make it feels a bit like an ad (I know it isn't). I didn't go back to check but I feel like usually you would start by briefly talking about your needs and expectation (general / specific) from this type of item (deciding factors on why choosing X brand over Y), then explain why the item fits your needs and how you're gonna use it when reviewing the product, and explain quite clearly the potential cons that some people might want to consider if they are not looking for exactly the same requirements as you are. This time you explained why you are looking for a portfolio, but didn't really talk much about what you look for in it until the product is introduced. This makes it kind of feels like you just conveniently need the features because they are there, and the cons are quite casually brushed off. Us long term fans trust your integrity completely and know what you may generally want, but this may come off as disingenuous to new viewers. Hope you don't mind me saying this.
I never mind constructive criticism, but I write a video the way it actually happened. Sometimes that will seem to follow a structure, but that’s probably because of habit or lack of writing skill. I treat each video as a completely blank slate to tell the story of what I need and why I made the choice to purchase (or in this case a gift). When that happens to line up with a brand I already love, I’m very excited to share it with the world. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and taking the time to put together a thoughtful comment.
Just purchased this padfolio and I absolutely love it! I even bought the Rhodia A4 tablet. Very Professional looking, quality workmanship and smells great.
The
"Executive Producer Dick Wolf"
got me
I remember the 90s
Hahaha that’s a little Easter egg for folks who watch to the end!
Well done. I appreciate the extra production efforts.
Thank you!!! It takes a long time to put those together, but I enjoy it and it’s really good to hear that people like you appreciate it!
very funny intro, love your channel!!
Thank you very much!!
I looked around a lot for a portfolio too and decided to get the J.W. Hulme Executive Folio. I absolutely love it. The only downside is they are made overseas now. I was able to get one still made in the USA
I really like products that have a professional/high end look but can also hold up to the daily abuse. This is definitely going on the wish list!
Same here! That’s why leather is so appealing
Excellent video. I enjoyed your perspective.
Galen Leather have portfolios that might also match your needs too.
I’ve never heard of them! Might be time to check some out. There are so many great leather makers out there, I hear of new ones every day.
With satchel and page dropping their last production run of leather bomber jackets in about a month I was wondering if you could do an update video on the one that you bought and how it has broken in
Second this!
Watch out, they updated the date so it’s dropping September 24
Excellent video. Also, it is a lightweight product, so you can put a lot of things. And the color looks so nice. Thank you for your video!
Carl, as a fan and a friend. You need to show off those FREAKING GUNS in every video. Holy cow brother!
Hahaha!
its surprise me as carl being S&P fans for so long, and still took him so long to discover this
9:25 - HOW DARE YOU BREAK MY FLOW
Lol!!!
Great intro!
S&P just kills it with their quality and their CS. At this point if I need something for travel, I look at them first usually.
Same here, I’ve really come to love their take on leather goods. It’s a great balance of styles.
Waiting on the backpack! Their website says September so any day now. Thanks for the product update.
I saw that! It’s a classy piece.
The outro!!!
Hahahaha I wondered who would stick around long enough to see it!
Keep up the great work with the reviews.
Thank you, I’ll try!
I have no need for one but, I wish I did.
Carl, I agree. I have a great leather portfolio as well. I too use pencil as well, but I sometime need various colors of ink when marking up drawings during a construction meeting. I would ask that you take a look at the Uni-ball Jetstream 4&1 Pure Malt 4 Color 0.7 mm Ballpoint Multi Pen 0.5 mm Pencil. Thanks
Also, check out - KenTaur Multi-Color Pen In One (Carbon Fiber) 5 In 1 Multifunction Pen with Black, Blue, Red, Green Ballpoint Pen and 0.7mm Mechanical Pencil
Nice video
Well thank you very much!
Hardly any reviews on the S&P Laptop Sleeve. Might pick one up and will report back once I have it.
Should do a video with your workplace coworkers. Get their opinion on the cost of expensive boots, such as Nick's boots to show the nay sayers or people on the fence about good quality boots. I say no more "I can get like thirty pairs of Walmart boots for the cost of one of those nicks fancy pants boots"
I’ve thought of that, but most of them really don’t want to be on camera!
I like it. My only concern would be the elastic for the note pad losing its elasticity over time.
I thought of that too, but in a way it’s like the elastic on Chelsea boots. The cheap ones tend to lose elasticity fast while the high quality ones hold up pretty well. My last portfolio just had a little slit at the top which allowed the cardboard back to slide in. In a pinch I’m sure a leatherworker could make something like that. Good eye though!
Is Carl channeling Jethro Gibbs??
Hey what's the flannel you are wearing in this episode Carl?
That is the Taylor Stitch flannel, I think it's called the Moto Flannel?
Very nice but a part of me wishes they would have burnished the edges to give it a more finished look.
hahah! nice intro!
Thank you!!! That took some time, and I’m sure as hell no actor but it was fun to make and hopefully got a laugh or two.
Carl, would you be able to review the Gladstone from S&P?
What?! You traded a built-in calculator for THAT? 😀
Man, that calculator was terrible to boot! The number 8 stuck on it, so my math was always off. It was free after all
What shirt are you wearing?
Wrist check? Is that a Citizen wrist watch. In the intro?
Good eye! That’s from a small brand called Erroyl
Do you still have this and use it? How has it held up?
Dam don’t ask him what’s for lunch
What does leather upper mean in a shoe?
That’s usually referring to everything above the sole. Since shoes can have leather soles, to say the shoe is entirely made of leather is misleading. So many brands choose to say “leather upper” instead.
What watch were you wearing?
The blue one in the beginning is from a small company called Erroyl.
@@CarlMurawski Very nice looking.
Well, strictly speaking the "suede lined pocket" is not lined at all, that's just the back side of the leather that you're feeling there. And the edge you're showing between 5:25 and 5:35 is basically an eyesore. It should've been turned/rolled or painted or at least edged and burnished until you can't see the gap between the two layers of leather, but at the end of the day this is just a mass produced item and someone in factory probably had to churn one out every half an hour. Having said all that, what I've learned as a leatherworker is that the main thing is what the customer thinks, and if you like it then that's all that matters. Enjoy!
I think the structure of this video is a bit different from your previous ones and make it feels a bit like an ad (I know it isn't).
I didn't go back to check but I feel like usually you would start by briefly talking about your needs and expectation (general / specific) from this type of item (deciding factors on why choosing X brand over Y), then explain why the item fits your needs and how you're gonna use it when reviewing the product, and explain quite clearly the potential cons that some people might want to consider if they are not looking for exactly the same requirements as you are.
This time you explained why you are looking for a portfolio, but didn't really talk much about what you look for in it until the product is introduced. This makes it kind of feels like you just conveniently need the features because they are there, and the cons are quite casually brushed off. Us long term fans trust your integrity completely and know what you may generally want, but this may come off as disingenuous to new viewers.
Hope you don't mind me saying this.
I never mind constructive criticism, but I write a video the way it actually happened. Sometimes that will seem to follow a structure, but that’s probably because of habit or lack of writing skill. I treat each video as a completely blank slate to tell the story of what I need and why I made the choice to purchase (or in this case a gift). When that happens to line up with a brand I already love, I’m very excited to share it with the world. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and taking the time to put together a thoughtful comment.
Make your videos 5 mins or less . I'm pretty sure it's possible .
I’ll do what I feel is necessary, thank you. If you don’t like it, feel free not to watch.