Madera – The Union Wallet
The Union Wallet from Madera is made from a combination of elastomer and wood. It features an aluminium plate to help shield your cards from RFID attacks.
It will hold up to 6 cards but the elastomer part also has bands that can be used to hold a memory card, key etc.
Size: w 71mm (2.8″) x l 101mm (4.0″) x d 9mm (0.35″)
$80 (£53)
The James Watson Bantam Wallet brings all the best elements of a minimal wallet together in one versatile wallet design. The company only uses natural and renewable materials to make its products and uses recycled products for all of the packaging of the wallets if possible.
This minimal wallet measures only 4mm thick, giving it a super slim design you will barely notice when carrying it in your pocket. In spite of its slim appearance, it can hold multiple credit cards, cash, notes and business cards. The design even keeps your items secure while the wallet is open, holding them securely in the inside storage pockets.
One of the best features is the wallet can utilize RFID inserts to block the entire wallet, half the wallet or you can remove them completely. In today’s world of technology, RFID blocking as a wallet feature is almost a must have!
The wallet is made in Australia with 100% genuine Kangaroo leather and offers a 30 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with the wallet for any reason. Simply send it back with the receipt and they will replace the product or refund your money.
The Ridge – Front Pocket Wallet
Another Kickstarter project looking for funding is The Ridge. It is a slim aluminium wallet that will hold up to 8 credit cards. There is also an option that also features a money clip.
From $38 (£24)
This titanium style wallet is made in Scotland and is making a run on kickstarter.com to get the company rolling at full speed.
The wallets unique design is slim, sleek and modern looking with two plates that securely hold your cards, cash and business cards inside. Opinions seem to vary on exactly what the wallet’s carrying capacity is. The maker of the wallet claims it can hold up to an amazing twenty cards inside, while estimates that are more conservative come in around ten cards, plus some bills.
Either way, the best thing about this wallet is surely the striking and bold design that is sure to get attention from the moment you take it out of your pocket. It is a conversation piece, attention grabber and one of those accessories that make an impression, no matter where you are.
The wallet fits nicely into a front or rear pocket and has enough give to make it comfortable while seated or if confined in a crowded space. It goes nicely with casual wear, but the design lends itself to upscale environments as well, due to its basic but sleek and modern design.
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.