Strong Chemical Smell that Doesn't Go Away
First off, let me say that I like the design of this.  It's simple and compact and was exactly what I was looking for in terms of form factor for a front pocket wallet.  The craftsmanship is about what could be expected for this price level.  Neat stitching and decent cutting, but has raw unfinished edges.<br /><br />The material is where we get into some problems.  This is definitely leather, but it's the super soft who-knows-what-chemical-cocktail-they-used sort of leather.  It SMELLS really bad.  I though other reviewers on this product (it comes in multiple colors with different listings, so look around) may have been a bit dramatic, but it is truly terrible and concerning.  It's not a normal leather smell, and it's not mustiness, but clearly some sort of volatile organic compound (VOC).  I tried airing it out and it stunk up a whole room.  If I touched it, the smell persisted on my hand.  The smell seemed to give me a headache.  Really not sure what's up with the product.  At best, it's off-putting, at worst it's maybe cause for concern.  It's going back.
Rating: 2 stars