Apart from the cool designs that are available and the fact that there is no need to carry around every card you have. It’s also a good way to prevent Piriformis Syndrome.
Piriformis Syndrome is also known as “wallet sciatica” or “fat wallet syndrome,” as the condition can be caused or aggravated by sitting down repeatedly with a large wallet in the affected side’s rear pocket.
For more information check out the link below. If you’re suffering pain see your Doctor and perhaps switch to a minimal wallet.
I love all kinds of minimal wallet designs simply because they make so much sense. It is actually a little hard to believe that it took this long for people to realize, they do not really want a 10-pound wallet in their back pocket.
The HuMn is an example of excellent minimal wallet design. It has a very slick, modern appearance and is available in many different bright colors, which really add to the overall style of the wallet.
It not only looks great, the wallet has a nice set of features as well. It’s clear this is one minimal wallet with designers who didn’t stop designing after they finished with how it looked. Unfortunately, that has been the case with several recent models coming onto the scene.
One of the highlights of the HuMn is RFID blocking technology, which these days are starting to border on a requirement. The wallet is a two-plate design, which offers colored plates secured by a thick and sturdy nylon strap, holding your cash and cards securely in between.
Features:
RFID Blocking Technology
Capacity for Cash, Cards and Business Cards
Designed and Produced with Quality Materials
Available in Multiple Bright Color Options
Balance of Appearance and Features Is Among the Best
Credit Cards these days allow you to touch them against a sensor to pay for things. They contain a RFID chip that can be read by a scanner, which means that anyone in close prolixity to you in a queue, life etc could use a scanner without your knowledge and get your card details.
Modern wallets are being designed to prevent RFID scanners reading the data from your card when it’s in your wallet. RFID wallets are commonly wade from metal, but some leather ones are becoming available.
Many companies also use RFID technology on their security passes that enable their staff to enter their buildings. If you live and work in a city it might be worth protecting your credit cards in a RFID wallet.
Boise, Idaho based husband and wife team have come up with superb handmade wooden wallets.
The walnut wood wallet above has been handcrafted out of a single piece of wood which makes it extremely strong as there are no joins, hinges etc. It’ll hold your credit cards cards some rolled up notes.