The MK1 Pure Shell is the definitive statement piece. Crafted entirely from Rocado Shell Cordovan, this wallet is a study in material excellence. By utilizing shell for both the exterior and the entire interior card-stack, we’ve created a wallet that feels incredibly dense, smooth, and substantial.
100% Rocado Shell Cordovan: Every visible panel—inside and out—is cut from premium Italian Shell. Known for its glass-like finish and lack of grain, this leather does not crease. Instead, it ripples with use, maintaining a refined appearance that only improves with age.
Non-Waxed Braided Thread: Hand-stitched with a tonal blue thread. The matte, braided texture offers a modern, clean contrast to the high-gloss surface of the shell.
Edge Work: Hand-sanded and burnished to a high-gloss natural finish, showcasing the dense, layered structure of the cordovan.
Dimensions (Closed): 3.125" W x 4.25" H x 0.45" D
Weight: ~ 4oz (Shell Cordovan is noticeably heavier and denser than standard cowhide).
Construction: 100% Hand-Saddle Stitched.
Capacity: 4 card slots + 1 thumb-slide ID window. Designed to hold 6–10 cards and folded cash.
Branding: Featuring the Schaefer Atelier "Small Batch" signature deep-etched into the internal window.
Shell Cordovan is not a standard hide; it is a specific fibrous layer found only in the hindquarters of a horse. It takes six months of tanning and manual glazing to achieve this luster. It is water-resistant, stretch-resistant, and essentially a lifetime material.
The MK1 Pure Shell is the definitive statement piece. Crafted entirely from Rocado Shell Cordovan, this wallet is a study in material excellence. By utilizing shell for both the exterior and the entire interior card-stack, we’ve created a wallet that feels incredibly dense, smooth, and substantial.
100% Rocado Shell Cordovan: Every visible panel—inside and out—is cut from premium Italian Shell. Known for its glass-like finish and lack of grain, this leather does not crease. Instead, it ripples with use, maintaining a refined appearance that only improves with age.
Non-Waxed Braided Thread: Hand-stitched with a tonal blue thread. The matte, braided texture offers a modern, clean contrast to the high-gloss surface of the shell.
Edge Work: Hand-sanded and burnished to a high-gloss natural finish, showcasing the dense, layered structure of the cordovan.
Dimensions (Closed): 3.125" W x 4.25" H x 0.45" D
Weight: ~ 4oz (Shell Cordovan is noticeably heavier and denser than standard cowhide).
Construction: 100% Hand-Saddle Stitched.
Capacity: 4 card slots + 1 thumb-slide ID window. Designed to hold 6–10 cards and folded cash.
Branding: Featuring the Schaefer Atelier "Small Batch" signature deep-etched into the internal window.
Shell Cordovan is not a standard hide; it is a specific fibrous layer found only in the hindquarters of a horse. It takes six months of tanning and manual glazing to achieve this luster. It is water-resistant, stretch-resistant, and essentially a lifetime material.
