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)
Wallet Reviews
Omega – Compact Solid Titanium Wallet
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.
Features:
- Holds up to 10-20 cards, cash, and business cards
- Sleek and modern design for casual and upscale environments
- Slim and comfortable for all day use
- The striking titanium design captures attention
- Made in Scotland
Human Republic – Slim
Human Republic – Slim
The Slim from Human Republic is a money clip with two slots that can fit two credit cards in each. Available in chrome or brushed finish.
Size: 3.3″ x 1″ x 0.5″
$50 (£32)
Tronic – Thin Flexible Carbon Fibre Card Wallet
The Tronic Minimal Wallet is an innovative design and uses simplicity at its best. This wallet is made with one-millimeter carbon fiber and wide high technology elastic. The design will allow for card scans without even removing the card from the storage compartment and offers flexibility for comfortably carrying in any pocket.
The carbon fiber offers nice advantages compared to some of the aluminum wallet models on the market. Aluminum can be stiff and unforgiving, while also damaging cards with continued or long term use. You won’t have these issues with this carbon fiber based minimal wallet, as it is flexible enough to avoid damaging cards and to provide comfort.
The Tronic has room for multiple cards and cash, or alternatively may be used as a simple business card holder. The design is simple, but comes across as modern, classy and completely functional as a daily wallet offering a solid set of features and ease of use.
Tronic has reached its goal on kickstarter.com and looks to be a solid player in the minimal wallet market for years to come. This wallet is a great choice for minimalist wallet enthusiasts.
Features:
- Storage space for multiple cards and cash
- Innovative design
- Carbon Fiber provides durability and comfort
- Advanced technology
- Does not damage cards like some aluminum based minimal wallets
- Modern and flexible style
Portsmith Co – CNCH Wallet
The CNCH from the Portsmith Company is a creative and sleek designed minimal wallet. It comes in three models: oak, walnut and very nice stainless steel version. The CNCH is 100% made right here within North American borders by top-notch craftsmen in the metal and wood industry.
Portsmith not only takes wallet design seriously, but they also focus on environmental issues and ensure they only use materials that are readily sourced with minimum effect on the environment. All materials for finishing the products in the final stages of production are also guaranteed as non-toxic and environmentally safe.
The wallet is a simple design with a backbone and wide elastic strap to securely hold your valuables. It has enough capacity to comfortably hold up to eight cards along with cash and a few business cards. This wallet is a refined balance of style, modern technology and functionality that offers more than its appearance. The CNCH fits nicely in a front pocket or the inside pocket of a jacket. The stainless steel model has a built in bottle opener.
Features:
- Storage capacity for up to eight cards
- Modern backbone with elastic strap
- Environmentally safe, finished with non-toxic materials
- Comfortable and unique design
- North American produced with expert craftsmanship
- Kickstarter fundraising campaign
Phil’s Wallets – City Slicker Wallet
Phil’s Wallets – City Slicker Wallet
Phil’s City Slicker wallets are hand made from recycled leather. Each one is different depending on the leather that they can find.
The wallets consist of two external credit card pockets which are capable of holding multiple credit cards. A cash wedge in the center holding a folded wad of bills. Each one is hand stitched with a heavy duty 25lb breaking strength thread.
Check the out.
$12 (£15 including shipping)
VI Card Holder / Wallet
Kickstarter is a great way for products to quickly reach the light of day with people backing a product that more often that not has not even been made yet. Wallets are a very popular item on Kickstarter and there is a new one from here in the UK.
The VI Card Holder / Wallet is deisgned and made in the sout of England. It is a card holder that is made up of a single aluminium plate that is sandwiched between silicone sides that gives enough room to hold from 6 – 8 cards.
The website for this wallet is no longer online, any information on the status of this wallet would be greatly appreciated.