The First Mark · OB-01
Inside the Vertical Wallet.
The first Oak Buck piece is defined by a bold profile, purposeful organization, and construction intended for years of daily carry.
The design
Considered from the outside in.
OB-01 begins with a vertical silhouette and a signature angled cutout that gives the wallet its unmistakable profile. Every line is intentional, balancing a modern, bold presence with the restraint expected from an everyday object.
The exterior
Distinctive by its unique design.
Full-grain English bridle leather gives the exterior structure, depth, and a surface that will become more personal through use. The signature angled cutout, hand stitching, and embossed Maker’s Mark establish the visual language of The First Mark.
The interior
Only what daily carry requires.
Four card slots and hidden pockets keep daily essentials organized. The warm brown interior contrasts with the black exterior, while the small floral Heritage Seal adds a personal finishing detail.
A closer look
Outside and in.
Every detail
Has a purpose.
From the signature angled cutout to the Heritage Seal, every element is designed to elevate the everyday and stand the test of time.
Angled cutout
A defining opening that reveals the Walnut interior.
Maker's Mark
The Oak Buck logo, blind embossed into the exterior leather.
Heritage Seal
The amapola, centered and blind embossed into the interior leather.
Saddle stitching
A two-needle seam sewn entirely by hand.
Made by hand
Time invested where it matters.
Each OB-01 is made in a small batch using full-grain, vegetable-tanned English bridle leather. Originally developed for demanding equestrian use, this leather combines a firm, dense structure with a wax-rich finish that holds its shape and develops a distinct patina with handling and age. We select each hide for the qualities the design requires rather than committing the collection to a single tannery.
The wallet is hand sewn using the traditional saddle-stitching technique. We choose this slower method for greater control, strength, and lasting quality.
OB-01 specifications
The details.
- Style
- Vertical wallet
- Leather
- Full-grain English bridle leather
- Construction
- Hand-sewn saddle stitching
- Dimensions
- Open: 16 × 11.43 cm (6.30 × 4.5 in)
Closed: 7.5 × 11.43 cm (2.95 × 4.5 in) - Interior
- Four card slots and a hidden pocket
- Collection
- The First Mark
The launch piece
Discover OB-01.
Explore the vertical wallet that opens The First Mark—made in small batches from full-grain English bridle leather and saddle stitched by hand.
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