Open Seas Houbei 1.0 / 2.0 and Tauruscamp Grain Wallet COMPARE

Many have asked for a comparison between the Open Seas Houbei wallet and the Tauruscamp Grain wallet. Both are leather wallets, minimalist by nature and are excellent EDC options. They're more closer than you'd think.

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Intro - 0:00
Houbei Review - 0:13
Grain Review - 2:41
Comparison - 5:29
Conclusion - 7:35

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[simonedr]

First off, huge thanks to Mark for giving such an unbiased comparisons! Your videos are my goto benchmark when selecting wallets. I bought both of these stunning handmade wallets because of you. Absolutely amazed by the exceptional craftmanship shown by these talented hand crafters from diferent parts of the world. Their passion and dedication to their art clearly shines thru in the quality of these wallets! It's refreshing and heartwarming to see the handcrafters working in unity and collaboration, instead of being driven by the cutthroat competition so often seen in the mass-produced wallet industry. I'm a proud owner of both wallets, and I must say, they're equally amazing!, kudos to these gifted artisans and the awesome reviewer like you!

[threadnhidelab]

Hey Mark, on 4:05 when you were referring to the dying, I think that's the flesh burnishing compound and not dye. Leather crafters often use Tokonole for this. This compound darkens and adds a bit of gloss to the dry flesh side of the leather. I could be wrong though but feel free to ask Tauruscamp just in case. Nice comparison review!. Cheers!

[jimmyrittmann]

Also, I think this video is a great time to remember- men can own more than one wallet. I have a houbei and a base wallet, along with many others. Life's too short for a boring wallet.

[jimmyrittmann]

I remember suggesting this in a comment so long ago- glad to see the video finally make it out.

[mythrol]

I went with the grain wallet and it's absolutely perfect for my needs. The weight of the leather is awesome. Yes its slightly thinner but its also slightly stiffer than Opensea leather that i find more enjoyable to open and use. The shell version is on my list and I've been looking at an airtag version too. I don't think I'll ever switch to a different designed wallet. It's everything I want.

[bresciagennaro]

Shell cordovan version is black marbled by rocado right?

[emperorchopchop]

I got the grain based on your original review and couldn't possibly be happier with it. It's been added to a short list of things I own that I'd immediately replace if I ever lost or damaged it. If I do ever need to get another, def gonna splurge on the shell.

[sumanshaikh]

This channel got me into wallets actually and i have both of them. Used them both, and i honestly still cannot decide which one is better than the other

[mrwan]

As a neutral who lives outside the States and owns neither wallet, the grain wallet design is more appealing as you can get international currency in there without folding your money into thirds.

[darkstar_destroyer]

I have 15 wallets including the Houbei and the Grain wallets. Really love both. The leather on the Grain is gorgeous. Both well made and both eye catching. I find the Houbei generally sits just slightly more comfortably in my front pocket. The Grain is a bit taller. Grain lacks a quick access slot. Would have to call Houbei the better choice, at least for me, but I carry all of my wallets on a rotation.

[yrzssrd]

whats the best dye or color on the tauruscamp. The dyes are more expensive, but is it worth it? I want a more natural look

[nathanielstrohschein]

have you considered reviewing the nalu payette or the get set gear bruce minimalist?

[yelyl]

I have the Tauruscamp Grain Wallet as well as a couple of Topsiders and Gundecks from Open Sea Leather. Absolutely amazing wallets.

[tony_bologna]

3.9/5 seems like a score lower than the Houbei deserves, imo. Such a great wallet. I have two, one in buttero and one in Horween Dublin.

[Pokeonrocks]

If you like shell cordovan, I would highly recommend looking at more Ashland leather! The bugs Moran and the Frank the enforcer are wonderful in shell! :D I would recommend either!

[NOBODY]

I prefer open sea leather and I just purchased a Houbei 2.0 in Pueblo👍🏻It’s a carry commission colab with open sea leather….. I like the Taurus wallets may get one some day but I’ve been hesitant because the shipping cost😬The wallets are 89 to get one to California it’s like 30+ dollars shipping….Also I’m saving up for a Chris Reeves knife and gonna focus on that and a few other edc items.

[pepleatherlab]

For me it's always a little sad when crafters employ Shell Cordovan for such benign designs. My feeling is that a shell cordovan items should 'burst' with expression. If your design has you hiding 3/4 of the shell deployed, ..it kind of defeats the point of such a glorious leather. It's like always keeping your favorite luxury car in the garage. 😐

~Thanks Mark.

[dkaustin]

Did you see the national news tonight about business card readers charging credit cards through pursues and wallets with out the wallets being removed? It has now become a problem.

[a.j.e]

... I hope your not running out of new wallets to review Mark?

[vikramparanjape]

The Grain wallet looks left-handed ie cash will need to be manipulated with the left hand. Me no likey.