The Cordovan Commission

A custom shell cordovan experience.

Shell Cordovan, custom-ordered from the tannery to your specifications. You design it live with Nate (founder) on a video call – shell color(s), thread, monogram, gold foil. He builds it personally, just for you.

4–6 week typical lead time

START YOUR CUSTOM BUILD ↓

The Cordovan Commission - Lost Dutchman Leather handmade leather wallets

How it works

Reserve

Choose your model below and pay a 50% deposit. Fully refundable until your materials are ordered.

Design with Nate

Book a 30-minute video call with Nate – the calendar appears right after checkout. Decide on materials and colors live, with his recommendations.

Confirm specs

You get your full specification sheet by email. Nothing is ordered until you click confirm – then the shell and other materials are custom-ordered.

Wait patiently

You'll get an update when your leather arrives. A video when the piece is finished. Honest check-ins every two weeks while we work.

Unbox it

Remaining balance due before it ships. Arrives in a custom wood box for the ultimate unboxing experience.

Example builds

A 1/1 EXPERIENCE

Available models

Piece	Total	Deposit today	Balance before ship
Big Finn	$700	$350	$350
Big Finn 2	$700	$350	$350
Finnigan	$425	$200	$225

Every commission includes: full custom build, your choice of shell colors, thread color, monogramming, gold foiling, the 30-minute design call with Nate, video updates, and premium packaging.

Start your commission

Please read before ordering: Your deposit is fully refundable up until your materials are ordered with the supplier. Once materials are ordered, the deposit is non-refundable and the piece cannot be returned, exchanged, or cancelled — it's built to your spec. Typical lead time is 4–6 weeks, but varies with supplier availability; your specific ETA is confirmed after the design call. Nothing is ordered until you confirm your spec in writing.