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Papa John's (John H. Schnatter) 1971 Camaro Humidor
Papa John's executive team approached us recently for a very special project: "Create for us a custom cigar humidor that looks like Papa's famous 1971 Camaro, and by the way ... have it ready for us in 4 weeks - in time for Papa's surprise 50th birthday".
It was that moment that my dark roast coffee dropped as fast as my jaw. Good thing I wasn't smoking a cigar at the time.
So off to my design Mac I went, creating a 3D concept that mimicked Papa Johns prized posession ... his showcase 1971 Camaro. If you don't know the story about Papa's Camaro, read it here.
So we began the challenge of creating a humidor with design elements of Papa's Camaro, including matching gold metallic paint, striping and form factor. Three and a half weeks later, Papa's humidor was complete including gold metallic automotive finish, professional taping, spanish cedar lining and one-of-a-kind shape. According to Michele Heuglin, one of Papa's Executive Team upon receiving it simply said: "GOT IT; BEAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL!!!".
What more can I say?
Happy Birthday Papa John, and thanks for the priviledge of working on this project.
The Classic Man's Wallet
The Classic Man knows that it can be difficult to find a well-made wallet. He also has more sense than to spend $1500 on one in some boutique in 
Paris. He is appalled by the thought of wrapping his hard earned money in vinyl, and appreciates well-made products with an artistic touch.
I used to buy a wallet every few years. It looked fine at first, but soon time took its toll. The stitching started to fail. The nylon lining started to crack or fray. What I thought was quality leather started to fall apart and soon the wallet looked worn out. It was time to move on.
It can also be difficult to find the right style of wallet. I have had wallets that were too simple and lacking enough room for the basics. Others were too bulky and cumbersome to be useful – remember the George Costanza Wallet?
I wanted a wallet that did what I wanted it to do – so I designed my own … for the Classic Man.
Design
The Classic Man's Wallet is Functional.
It fits just the right amount of cards, bills and receipts. It has a small compartment that fits your cigar cutter, business cards or extra credit cards. It compresses if empty. You don't need anything else.
The Classic Man's Wallet is Handsome and Refined.
It’s made it from luxurious pebble-grain calfskin. Unique, masculin design. Hand-stitched accents. Available in three colors - Honey, Maduro Brown, and Oscuro Black. It will look better the more you use it – like an old saddle.
The Classic Man's Wallet is Tough.
Stitched with marine-grade thread. It's pockets are lined with soft yet durable goatskin. Aside from the stitching, it is completely made of leather. No plastic windows or low-class fabric linings. Quite possibly the last wallet you will ever choose to own.
The Classic Man's Wallet is Intelligently Designed.
Some simple things were done to extend the durability. Most wallets have painted edges that chip and crack over time. Instead, we wrapped the leather over the edges, then stitched it tight – a finishing touch that will pay off over time. Your cards fit vertically into the sleeves. This allows for a more compact, intelligent design.
The Classic Man's Wallet Smells Great.
It smells like you’ve walked into a leathersmith's shop. It will transport your mind to a different time.
The One and Only Vanderburgh Classic Man's Wallet. $113