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The coffee-brown key fob engraved J.M. on a dark slate plinth I / VII
Macro of the folded leather loop, stitching and brass split ring II / VII
Two layers, stitched all round.Raw edge · cream stitching · brass ring
Three key fobs side by side in coffee, chestnut and black III / VII
Coffee, chestnut or black.Crazy-horse cowhide · cream stitching
Close-up of the initials A.R. laser-engraved into the leather IV / VII
His initials, burnt in.Laser-engraved · never printed
A hand holding the engraved fob with house and car keys at a front door V / VII
Every time he opens the door.Pocket-sized · built for keys
Two fobs, one showing initials on the front, one a date on the back VI / VII
Room for a date on the back.Initials front · date back
The engraved fob with keys on a walnut console beside a wallet and watch VII / VII
The piece he carries most.Keys · wallet · watch
The EDC Collection · Nº 05

The Engraved
Key Fob

His initials, on everything he carries.

$20

Two layers of crazy-horse cowhide (genuine leather), stitched in cream thread and finished on an antique-brass split ring. We laser-engrave his initials into the leather, so they darken with it instead of wearing away. The smallest thing we make, and the one he will touch every single day.

ColourCoffee
EngravingFront
Add it to a set

Free tracked shipping to the United States.

Ships from our partner warehouse in China: 1–2 business days to pack, 5–10 in transit, usually 6–12 business days in total. Engraved key fobs take a little longer: the estimate at checkout includes engraving.

Import duties are included in the price. What you see is what you pay.

30-day returns, counted from delivery. Replaced if it arrives faulty, or refunded in full, at our cost. Your choice.

Details & dimensions
Size
Approx. 9.5 × 3 cm (tab)
Ring
Antique-brass split ring
Construction
Two layers, glued and stitched
Engraving
Laser, up to 3 initials

Slim enough for a trouser pocket, large enough to find in a bag without looking.

Materials & care
Leather
Genuine cowhide, crazy-horse finish
Stitching
Cream waxed thread

Scuffs are part of the character: rub them with your thumb and the oils pull the colour back. Keep it out of standing water and condition with a neutral balm once a year.

Engraving & delivery

Each fob is engraved to order, which adds time; the delivery estimate at checkout includes engraving. Free tracked shipping to the United States from our partner warehouse in China, usually 6–12 business days plus engraving. Import duties are included in the price.

Returns

Because it carries his initials, an engraved fob can only be returned if it arrives faulty or the engraving is not what you ordered. We will put it right.

Why this one

The smallest gift
he will use the most.

The fob in hand with keys
Used every day.The one gift he touches more often than his phone — every door, every car, every morning.
Engraved initials close-up
Made his.Laser-engraved initials burnt into the leather. They will not rub off, peel or fade.
The fob with wallet and watch
Completes the set.Add it to any Collection — the small detail that makes the whole gift personal.
Anatomy

Five details, one inch wide.

Two layers of leather, stitched all the way round so they never separate. A loop folded through the ring rather than riveted. Initials burnt in rather than printed. Small things, done properly.

The engraved coffee-brown fob lying flat with its brass ring
Brass split ring
Folded leather loop
Laser-engraved initials
Cream stitching
Two-layer raw edge
3Leathers
2Layers, stitched
3Initials, laser-engraved
1Brass split ring
$20Engraving included
Macro of the folded leather loop, raw edge and brass ring
The material

Leather that remembers
every pocket it has lived in.

Crazy-horse cowhide is finished with oils and waxes that live inside the fibres. Keys mark it, pockets polish it, and the colour lightens where it bends. Rub a scuff with your thumb and the warmth of your hand draws it back.

Two layers are glued and stitched all the way round in cream thread, so the edge stays firm while the face softens. The engraving is burnt into that face, which means it ages with the leather — darker, deeper, more his.

CowhideCrazy-horse finish
StitchedTwo layers, all round
EngravedLaser, never printed
Size & specification

Pocket-sized,
easy to find.

About the length of a car key and a finger wide — slim in a trouser pocket, easy to find at the bottom of a bag. The split ring takes a full set of house keys and a car key.

Size
Approx. 9.5 × 3 cm
Leather
Crazy-horse cowhide
Construction
Two layers, stitched
Ring
Antique-brass split ring
Engraving
Front; back optional
Colours
Coffee · chestnut · black
The fob in coffee, chestnut and black side by side
Private Collections

Make the whole gift personal.

The EDC Collection laid out on a dark surface
Our pick The EDC Collection Key Fob · Crazy-Horse Zip Wallet · Valet Tray $119Bought separately: $148 Choose this set
The Gentleman's Collection laid out on a dark surface
The flagship The Gentleman's Collection Key Fob · Zip Wallet · Watch Roll (one watch) From $119Bought separately: from $148 Choose this set
Questions, answered

Before you decide.

Anything else? Email support@awlden.com. We reply within one business day, Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00 CET (about 3:00–11:00 AM ET).

What can I have engraved?

Up to three initials on the front, in a classic serif. Choose front + back to add a short date or a word on the reverse.

Will the engraving wear off?

No. It is laser-engraved — burnt into the leather rather than printed on it — so it darkens with the leather instead of fading.

Is it real leather?

Yes — genuine cowhide with a crazy-horse finish, made of two layers stitched together, so it softens and gains a patina rather than peeling.

Which colour should I choose?

Coffee is the classic and matches our wallet and tray. Chestnut is warmer and lighter; black is the most understated.

How long does engraving take?

Every fob is engraved to order. The full delivery estimate, including engraving, is shown at checkout before you pay.

Can I return it?

Engraved pieces are made for one person, so we accept returns only if it arrives faulty or the engraving is wrong — and then we put it right.