Dark Forest

Dark Forest Premium handmade leather goods created to wear in not out. Handcrafted in Portland, OR

06/08/2026

Some people get it, some people don’t.

When you calculate the cost per use of something you carry every single day for years, spending a little more starts to make a lot of sense.

A cheap wallet saves you dollars today. A great wallet saves you from buying another one tomorrow.

Saving cents now often costs dollars later.

06/03/2026

Handmade in Portland
By Jeff

06/01/2026

Like they used to make em’

05/28/2026

Making wallets made to last requires a machine that was made to last

05/26/2026

T-minus

The Rustler Mini, Rustler & Rustler Billfold.Full Grain Veg Tanned, hand dyed Thicker, Heavier, Better
05/25/2026

The Rustler Mini, Rustler & Rustler Billfold.

Full Grain Veg Tanned, hand dyed
Thicker, Heavier, Better

05/24/2026

Season colors are here.

A fresh run of limited leather tones, hand dyed and made in small batches. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

05/22/2026

Every part of the hide has a purpose.

Some sections are tighter and stronger for wallet backs, others are better suited for pockets and smaller details. In this video I break down how I use different parts of the leather hide to get the best durability and character out of every piece.

05/13/2026

Put together a short video from my visit to a company that’s been manufacturing in Portland since 1920.

For over a century they’ve continued producing heavyweight wool jackets, sweaters, and apparel the old-fashioned way, with an attention to detail that’s getting harder and harder to find. Walking through the factory and seeing the machines, the process, and the people behind it all was a reminder that real craftsmanship still exists.

Big thanks to the team at Dehen for letting me come by and take a look behind the scenes. Always inspiring to see another company keeping American manufacturing and heritage craftsmanship alive.

The lantern logo means more than a mark stamped into leather. It’s our ethos. A reminder that someone still believes in ...
05/11/2026

The lantern logo means more than a mark stamped into leather. It’s our ethos. A reminder that someone still believes in doing things the right way.

Every wallet is made using time-tested techniques and machinery from a bygone era. No shortcuts. No cutting corners. Just purpose, precision, and craftsmanship rooted in tradition.

Some things are better made the way they used to be.

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Portland, OR
97203

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