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by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save on a Trio of the Best Men’s Wallets from DISCOMMON Right Now

Best leather wallet for men.

It’s sometimes easy to overlook the simple details in your daily routine, from the wallet you use to the belt you wear and even the way you store your keys. But when you find products that break the mold and do the little things a much, much better way, you tend to notice right up front — such is the case with the everyday carry essentials on offer from the good folks at DISCOMMON.

DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0

DISCOMMON, as you might recall from reading past DISCOMMON reviews on this blog, hones in on what they call “future icons.” That means they use forward-thinking, futuristic and deeply thoughtful design processes to come up with better solutions across the board, from the best weekender bag to the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 (today’s featured pick, of course).

The DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is part of a bundle approach that accounts for the savings in today’s Tuesday Steal, lest we forget — you can pick up three versions of the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 in each of the brand’s crisp, versatile and stylish colorways. So, that’s a little something for everyone, including the everyday carry of someone you love, no less.

The stylish, sleek DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is packed with plenty of innovative features, and crafted with geothermed technology. That makes this handsome leather wallet a stitch-free style move that’s impossibly minimal and yet rich in craftsmanship. Not bad for a daily wallet, right?

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Top-grain Nappa leather and a micro-suede interior add to the laundry list of features that go above and beyond a typical wallet. And yes, the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is available for a nice discount in a trio of classically cool colors. When you need to rethink your everyday carry (or help someone else rethink their own), the DISCOMMON Wallet 3.0 is your best bet.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save More Than 20 Percent On The Best Travel Bags for Spring from WP Standard

Best travel bags for men.

As your travel plans start to take shape for spring road trips and beyond, perhaps you’ve come to the realization — just in the nick of time! — that your road trip bag is due for an upgrade. And what better place to go than a spot known for making some of the best leather bags for men? That’d be the fine folks at WP Standard, with a penchant for ridiculously precise handmade quality, great looks and utility.

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The even better news? WP Standard bags are now more than 20 percent off with the code SPRING, and not a moment too soon as you gear up to hit the road again after a long winter.

That offering includes a selection of some of the best travel bags for men, especially pieces like the Leather Travel Tote seen above. Consider it an ideal companion to your standard rolling carry-on, or else use it as a weekender bag of sorts for overnight or quick trips.

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100 percent full-grain leather and handsome brass hardware separate WP Standard leather goods from the pack, as you well know if you’ve read the blog and my previous WP Standard review. An internal pocket and carry-on-approved size makes the WP Standard Leather Travel Tote — among other stylish, refined-yet-rugged WP Standard bags — perfectly well-suited for spring and summer travel.

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That holds true whether you toss this duffel in the back seat of your, catch a quick train ride or hop on a cross-country flight. And again, my friends: Bear in mind that some of the best leather bags for men are now more than 20 percent off with the code SPRING. The season has sprung, and your everyday carry essentials are going to return upgraded and better than ever.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola 10-Year Runwell Watch Celebrates a Worthy Milestone

Shinola 10-Year Runwell Watch

It can certainly be tough to improve upon a classic in the world of the best men’s watches, and it can certainly be tough to mark a milestone like a decade of making the finest watches right in Detroit, but the new Shinola 10-Year Runwell marks the occasion quite handily.

At least, that’s how I’ve felt in my experience wearing the famed American watch brand, and perhaps you feel the same way. Like other modern Shinola classics (including the personal favorite Shinola Canfield), the Shinola 10-Year Runwell is packed with the brand’s DNA and only improves upon a classic.

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The crisp dial features a commemorative printed 10-Year marking on the caseback, while the dressy-meets-casual, effortlessly versatile and rugged-yet-refined watch comes in a nicely sized 41mm dial or a beefier 47mm dial size. It’s limited to just 1,000 units, and accordingly, the watch is powered with the company’s first Detroit-built movement, the Argonite 1069.

It’s a stylish men’s watch worthy of celebration, it retails for the highly agreeable price of $550, and you can wear it about as often as you please with other menswear essentials. You really can’t ask for much more than that from a timeless watch.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase Is Perfect for Your Next Summer Getaway

Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase.

I don’t know about you, but I’m of the opinion that, within reason, every part of your #OOTD should clear a very high bar: Rugged quality, durability, utility and versatility. Those pillars hold true for all kinds of menswear essentials, from a better-quality merino T-shirt to comfortable joggers for WFH days — and of course, it holds true for the travel gear you bring on the road as you get back out into the world.

Over the years, I’ve found that this is where famed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter Filson comes into play. Be it one of the best summer shirts for men or everyday carry gear, I’ve found that Filson always hits those key metrics, and of course, Filson bags and luggage are no slouch, either. That’s why we’re here today, in fact.

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You’re probably well-acquainted with Filson if you read the blog, but if not, here’s a great place to start as you gear up to hit the road. In this case, I’m talking about the impossibly rugged, seriously cool Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase, which I took with me on a recent freelance trip to Portland, Oregon.

Filson Dryden Brief review.

I was certainly able to put this bag through its paces as one of my stylish carry-on bags, and believe me when I say it more than lived up to my (admittedly very high) expectations. This dependable travel briefcase is like a souped-up version of your standard laptop bag or messenger brief.

And yet, it’s made with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a brand that’s been making rough-and-tumble gear for more than a century.

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For starters, it’s crafted from abrasion-resistant, water-repellent 1,000-denier nylon — that makes it the good stuff. Yet, that material doesn’t weigh down the bag, even with my Dell laptop, a book, a notebook and essentials like stylish sunglasses in tow. That brings me to my next point: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase offers tons of storage space, with deep front zip pockets finished with handsome leather pull tabs.

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The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase is also finished with a tough yet comfortable, thick shoulder strap. The hardware is all vintage Filson in terms of design, and I expect it to get better with age. There’s also a back zipper pocket for quick access to other EDC essentials, and two interior slotted pockets.

In my estimation, the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase keeps on going and going in terms of rugged performance, and that should only hold true with age. The next time I hit the road, there’s no doubt I’m bringing the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase with me — you should certainly do the same!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This WP Standard Travel Bag Is Perfect for your Next Road Trip

Setting your sights on a summer (or early fall, or spring, or winter) travel destination isn’t just about where you’re ultimately going, of course. It’s about the menswear essentials you’re packing, and naturally, it’s about the stylish travel bag you use to haul said essentials.

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That’s where a brand like WP Standard, in my experience, can help out in a major way. WP Standard excels at everyday carry essentials like one of the best leather messenger bags, but the carefully crafted, small-batch brand also takes a worthwhile approach to EDC gear built for the long haul.

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By the “long haul,” I mean something as straightforward as a night or two away — or if you happen to be a particularly efficient packer, you might be able to haul everything you need for a four-day weekend in something like the pleasingly rugged WP Standard Leather Travel Tote. Beyond that, it’s just a darn-great, expertly crafted daily leather bag for your commute.

Made with rich full-grain leather practically guaranteed to get better with age, it’s a reliable option if you tend to pack light, or if you want a reliable travel bag to fill up before you hit the road in a flash. Let’s take a look inside, shall we?

Available in three distinct leather colors (a dark Chocolate, a sleek Desert Black and my personal favorite, a classic Tan), the WP Standard Leather Travel Tote should prove efficient and dependable for your daily haul or for overnight essentials. With a depth of 8 inches, a width of 22 inches and a height of 14 inches, it’s certainly smaller than a typical weekender bag, but should still be able to handle trips out of town.

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The WP Standard Leather Travel Tote also boasts brass hardware and a padded shoulder strap, while sturdy handles offer another carrying option for the busy modern man on the go (that’s you!). There’s an exterior pocket for quick access to needed documents or other EDC essentials from WP Standard, too.

And while this fashionable leather travel tote might seem like a splurge at $425, well, WP Standard is a brand worth splurging on (in my experience). Pack up for your next summer road trip with the proper bag for the occasion — this one, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Upgrade Your Everyday Carry with this Will Leather Goods Card Case

Best leather wallet for men.

I often say that, in my experience, the best #OOTD essentials or the best EDC essentials come down to the small details, the kind that actually make a big difference. That could be finding the best men’s sunglasses on sale, that could mean stepping into rugged rain boots from Huckberry, or that could mean upgrading your leather wallet to one of the best wallets for men. Once again, Huckberry can help you out (keep scrolling for more).

And to get more specific, that’s where Will Leather Goods can lend a helping hand, with a handsome and streamlined leather card case made to minimize your EDC in a stylish-yet-functional way.

You’ll find the Will Leather Goods Classic Card Case within the always-well-stocked Huckberry New Arrivals section, and it arrives not a moment too soon. It’s a crucial EDC upgrade as you look to shed spring’s layers and dress in more breezy fashion for summer.

Personally, I’ve found that having a slim wallet is useful for a number of reasons, including maintaining the clean lines of an outfit. And given the fact that this leather card case for men comes in either rich Tan or Black leather, it’s also a well-planned style move any day of the week.

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But wait, there’s more. You can slip this stylish leather card case into the pocket of a suit coat or blazer at a summer wedding without missing a beat. And beyond that, well, it’s priced affordably (under $70), it’s made to be used every day while developing a handsome patina, and it fits three credit cards.

For good measure, your new favorite leather card case features a mesh ID display window for easy access. Take it from me: It’s got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. That sounds to me like one of the best everyday carry wallets out there.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 25 Percent on the Best Men’s Watches & More at Shinola Through May 14th

Best men's watches from Shinola.

Every once in a little while, a menswear deal comes around that’s so astonishing, it makes you stop and take notice — be it from a heritage retailer like Filson or a brand that makes some of the best watches for men, those deals are often too good to pass up. That leads us nicely into today’s Tuesday Steal, which actually runs now for the next 12 days.

You’re going to want to sit down (or stand up and take notice!) with this one: As part of Shinola’s 10-year anniversary, you can take 25 percent off sitewide through May 14th. Yes indeed, the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event is a rather remarkable way to shop and save (and possibly spend some of that tax refund), especially if you’ve had your eye on, say, the Shinola Bronze Monster Automatic or any of the Detroit lifestyle brand’s selection of the best men’s watches — period.

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The ideal thing about the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event is the fact that it applies to more than just watches, and if you know anything about the Detroit craftspeople at Shinola, it’s that they do so much more than just watches these days. With only a few exceptions this time around (like Pet products and the Shinola x Crate & Barrel collaboration), everything online in terms of the best men’s accessories is yours for the taking, including a lineup of stylish leather bags and wallets for men.

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Whether you want the handsome Shinola Canfield Brief, or whether you’d like to get a new Shinola Runwell on your wrist, there’s one standout way to do so right now: Simply shop the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event and reap the rewards accordingly, my friends. Happy shopping!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Add to Your Everyday Carry With This Stylish Leather Brief from WP Standard

Best leather briefcase for men.

If you’ve gotten a bit too used to working from home and now, all of a sudden, need to start dressing for the office again, well, start with the basics: Get your wardrobe in line with office-ready essentials, yes, but first…address your everyday carry. Yes, it’s truly best to start with the building blocks, like a stylish leather briefcase you’re going to use every single day (and then some).

The best place to start your search for your new favorite EDC gear? Let’s go with WP Standard, the Texas-based leather goods brand with a knack for making heritage-quality picks fit to use, well, every single day.

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We talked recently on the blog about how WP Standard makes one of the best leather duffle bags, but when you need something a bit more streamlined, that’s where the WP Standard Woodward Brief enters the equation. As the brand itself says, this handsome, full-grain leather bag is a “perfect companion for your daily commute,” and I’d venture to say that it’s also one of the best travel bags.

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Solid brass hardware provides a handsome touch, and the padded laptop compartment on the WP Standard Woodward Brief makes it an ideal way to transport your valuables. Plus, handy external pockets deliver another degree of utility to the WP Standard Woodward Brief. Plus, as with other variations on the best leather bags, the WP Standard Woodward Brief will only get better with age, developing a patina unique to your personal style. What’s not to love about that? The journey to getting back out there and upgrading your EDC starts… now.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Start Your Year Off with the Classic Shinola Runwell Watch

Best stylish leather watch for men.

We haven’t yet hit 2023 yet, but if I were you, I’d take this time to start planning for the new year with a few choice style upgrades: Like the chance to step up and buy one of the best leather watches for men from a trusted brand. The brand in question, of course, is one you know and love if you read the blog on the daily: Detroit-based Shinola, at once a rugged-yet-refined lifestyle brand and an American-focused designer and builder of some of the best watches for men, period.

Yes, they also make reliable style picks like some of the best leather wallets, not to mention one of the best investment-level watches on the market, but there’s something to be said about a sub-$600, classic, crisply designed watch like the fan-favorite Shinola Runwell 41mm Watch.

The trusty and retro-leaning (yet modern!) Shinola Runwell is a flagship design for the brand, and it’s the kind of stylish men’s watch that checks plenty of boxes for today’s gentleman (like you!). Let’s look at what makes this thing tick, yes?

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With the truly timeless Shinola Runwell — a personal favorite of this Brooklyn style writer — it all starts with the specs, like Shinola’s Argonite 1069 movement. Keep in mind that the movement of the Shinola Runwell is assembled in Detroit from Swiss parts, so you’re getting the best of all-American craftsmanship and Swiss watchmaking precision (in my humble opinion!).

The 41mm stainless steel case on the Shinola Rundell is nicely sized for most wrists, not too bulky or too slender — just right for casual, everyday style scenarios like wearing with your favorite henley and the best men’s blue jeans, for instance. Naturally, the Shinola Runwell is an exceptional business casual watch as well, a stylish pairing with one of the best winter blazers (or a lightweight cotton blazer come spring and summer).

Of course, the Shinola Runwell hits the mark in matters of style, too: Note the handsome leather strap with contrast stitching for a distinctive touch. In fact, the entire Shinola Runwell Collection offers up something for everyone, quite literally, whether you’re in the market for one of the best chronograph watches or whether you want the Shinola Runwell 47mm in a beefed-up design.

Is there a better, more stylish everyday watch than the Shinola Runwell? I’ll let you be the judge, so choose carefully to start 2023.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Gear Up and Hit the Road with Filson’s Large Rugged Duffle

Fall is a prime season for many things, chief among them gearing up in rugged fashion to hit the road in style, and you should make sure you’re doing it the right way with one of the best duffle bags for men. Now, I’m a big fan of fall road trips through the Northeast and beyond, and if you happen to feel the same way, then I’ve got just the bag for you to shop on this crisp fall day.

One of the best men’s duffle bags in question comes from Filson, the famed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter we’ve been talking about quite a bit on the blog. It’s a legendary piece in its own right — that’d be the Filson Large Duffle — with the sort of pedigree and functionality that nearly speaks for itself (not unlike some of the best men’s wool coats from Filson, for instance).

The Filson Large Duffle carries forward the sort of utility and style you’d expect from a brand that’s been making nothing but the best outdoor gear for more than a century, with both the specs and style to live up to the name. The outfitter boasts that the Filson Large Duffle is made from industrial-strength fabric that’s been lightly waxed, all the better to stand up to rain, wind and more.

Best fall travel bag for men.

For good measure, the ridiculously well-made Filson Large Duffle features tough yet handsome bridle leather by way of reinforced handles and extra durability at key stress points. Of course, this duffle also boasts crucial carrying capacity for long weekends and well beyond, by way of 75 liters of volume to haul everything from Filson flannel shirts to your new favorite hiking boots.

And because it’s a famed brand we’re talking about here, the Filson Large Duffle doesn’t skimp on style points, either — note the Otter Green color, all the better to nicely complement any travel outfit, especially one featuring, say, Filson indigo denim. The next time you hit the road this fall and winter, make sure it’s the Filson Large Duffle you’re packing up.