Wallets
Key Organiser
Crafted to feel effortless
Blackinkk pieces look simple at first glance. Simplicity is hard won. We chase clean lines, lasting structure and a calm rhythm in daily use. Every step is deliberate. We work in small batches, handle each part with care and refine until the piece feels natural in your hand.
Philosophy & Process
We believe fewer and finer parts create longer service
Patterns are reduced to what is essential. Thickness, stitch and hardware fit are tuned for comfort in pocket, quick access and quiet strength. Beauty comes from restraint and care you can feel.
Pattern and Prototyping
Every pattern begins with the leather. Kangaroo chooses the rules. We draft around its natural strength, then cut, test and revise in micro batches. Samples live in pockets and walk through the day so we can shape how the piece moves with you.
Michel (Head of Design) & Thuy (Head of Production) at the atelier →
Cutting and Skiving
Edges begin with a clean cut. We use dies for repeat precision and a blade for delicate curves. Skiving thins folds and seams so the profile stays slim while strength remains where it is needed most.
Assembly
Adhesive work sets the structure before a single stitch is laid. We apply thin, even coats to pockets, folds and edges, then align to registration marks. Parts are pressed and rested so seams cure flat and true, ready for the needle.
Stitching
Stitching is the line that holds the story together. Length, thread and tension change by position. High‑stress points are reinforced. Runs are straight and calm to the eye so the seam disappears and the function remains.
Edge Preparation and Finish
A good edge invites touch. We sand, seal and finish in thin coats for comfort and protection. The final polish gives a soft lustre that echoes the leather’s grain.
Forming and Pressing
Folds are trained with measured heat and pressure so the piece opens cleanly and closes without effort. Spring and memory are checked to keep shape through seasons of use.
Hardware Fitting
Metal meets leather with purpose. Titanium serves the Money Clip and Multi‑tool. Brass completes the Key Organiser. Stainless steel powers the Clip Wallet’s money clip. Holes are set true, threads tested and torque confirmed so fittings stay secure yet easy to service.
Quality Checks
Each batch returns to the master pattern. We look for even stitches, smooth edges, true corners and easy pocket entry. Every piece is wiped down, rested and checked again before packing.
❝ Craft should feel effortless in use and precise up close. That is our promise on the bench and in your pocket