Slim Wallets Reviews

Ohsnap SnapWallet! BEST in its class!?

This Kickstarter project has finally arrived. It started as the MagSnap wallet, but during development was renamed the SnapWallet or Snap Wallet, all from Ohsnap, best known for their MagSafe and magnetic phone holders. The SnapWallet is very minimal and thin, using very small and precise magnet placement created a modular stack system to mix and match the wallet components you want to carry.

Secret Superheroes? Softie Leather Goods TALON wallet REVIEW

Last year we reviewed the Softie Leather Goods Logan wallet and I knew there were others to review, so I picked up the Talon. When I started looking, I realized that there was a whole stable of superheroes hidden the wallets being offered!

Problem stitching? Lotus and Layne Canyon BASKETBALL leather wallet REVIEW

We love Horween leather and since they make all the basketballs in the NBA, making a slim, minimalist basketball wallet for front pocket carry makes all kinds of sense! With a progressive design it’s attractive, but struggles with some stitching.

Ezra Arthur Japanese wallet REVIEW; why is it ALL about coins?

Ezra Arthur wallet options have been pretty standard, but the new Ezra Arthur Japanese wallet takes Horween leather and produces an origami style coin pouch with card and cash capacity. Being handmade in the United States, it’s a great front pocket wallet. And remember, it’s inspired by Japanese wallets so coins are king.

Mitchell Leather Wrap Card Wallet (LWCW); simplicity IMPROVED!

Wrap wallet options are plentiful, but can you improve on this simple design? Mitchell Leather, who makes the popular MCW, money clip wallet has created the Leather Wrap Card Wallet (LWCW). Minimalist in design, made in the USA from Horween Dublin leather, this card holder provides the refinements to make this a must have wallet.

Peak Design Slim Wallet; minimalist PERFECTION?

I’ve been carrying the Peak Design Slim Wallet for a few weeks and find it to be the BEST MagSafe AND in general minimalist wallet I’ve carried. Why? It works with my mobile phone and as a stand lone wallet without looking odd. Capacity is impressive, with usability and access being elegant.

Back to the ORIGINAL! Andar Pilot slim REVIEW

You might remember version 1 (v1) of the Andar Pilot and more recent v2 version which had a wheel mechanism to push the cards up. Version 2 was discontinued, but demand persisted around the success of v1. Andar responded by creating Pilot v3, a pop up, box wallet, with a leather sleeve, back to something that works!

Knockoff or not? Ögon SLIDER slim wallet REVIEW

Like the Groove Life Wallet, the Ögon Slider wallet used an aluminium plate to slide up and present its cards. Different from the Ekster or SECRID card holder wallets, which use triggers, the slider is more efficient. However, the Ögon Slider is missing a way to carry cash. And then we find out it might be a knockoff! How many more things can we handle!?

GROOVE Wallet is okay, but I’ve got something better!

We review the Groove Wallet from Groove Life. A result of a Kickstarter campaign, it provides a new take on pop up or box wallets like the Ekster or SECRID. But it has a usability flaw that is pretty annoying which a competitor solved (Ogon Slider) with little effort and for half the price.

Trekkies Unite! Ochre Handcrafted FLIP slim wallet REVIEW

Looking like a Start Trek communicator, the Ochre Handcrafted FLIP wallet is well balanced, easy to use and unobtrusive in your pocket. The perfect quick access card and emergency card wallet, the handmade leather case is slim yet sufficient to carry your daily needs.

Fantom X wallet slim REVIEW; the BEST Fantom made SO FAR?!

Look no further, you’ve found the BEST wallet Fantom has created so far, the Fantom X. It takes all the learnings from the Fantom C MagSafe and Fantom R wallets into a small, easy to carry, minimalist wallet. I compare the Fantoms R, Fantom C and Fantom X to show why the Fantom X wallet is the best Ansix Designs has ever made.

NO MORE Slip and Slide; Mous MagSafe wallet TECH

Mous is famous for their phone cases which provide excellent drop protection. They also provide MagSafe cases and have released a Mous MagSafe wallet in a card version with horizontal slots. Apple MagSafe wallets used on their iPhones, created opportunity for many vendors including Moft, Andar, Anson Calder, Distil Union, Ekster, Fantom and others. What makes the Mous MagSafe wallet so different is how they solve the slipping and sliding that MagSafe wallets do when on an iPhone. Simple, but brilliant!

I’m not sure about this one…Ed Charly Classic slim wallet REVIEW

The Ed Charly Classic slim wallet provides a coin pouch along with convenient card and cash storage to meet your everyday carry needs. Capable, the wallet is a little on the expensive side, but is built well enough to last.

I BROKE IT! Vanacci Stealth Wallet 3.0 Carbon Fiber slim REVIEW

Made of carbon fiber, the Vanacci Stealth Wallet 3.0 Carbon Fiber wallet is also a box wallet, where cards pop-up from a slider on the side. It has it’s challenges and deficiencies which resulted in my breaking it.

USELESS features? Lever Gear Toolcard Pro EDC REVIEW

Nothing like a well-made wallet multitool to make those small EDC problems easy to solve. The Lever Gear Toolcard Pro includes a money clip and includes 40 different tools, but some are a stretch unless you’re a drafting student…

BEST Lost Dutchman wallet? The Franklin NO STITCH slim wallet REVIEW

The Franklin is the latest offering from Lost Dutchman Leather and it’s a winner! Being a non-stitch type wallet, there is no sewing, it’s all done through folds and clever cuts. As a minimalist wallet, it’s handmade and great edc addition and performs as a cash wrap for much less money than its brother the Lost Dutchman Big Finn.

Worth the price? Maybe…Anson Calder MagSafe Card wallet TECH

The Anson Calder MagSafe card wallet is a great alternative to the Apple MagSafe leather wallet used with Apple’s iPhone 12+ phones. It’s made from high quality French calfskin leather, but is it too expensive?

90% perfect, what’s missing? Victorinox Swisscard Lite multi-tool TECH

Since 1891 we’ve loved Swiss Army Knives, but we’ve needed help in the wallet. Enter the Victorinox Swisscard Lite multitool card review. This EDC kit has almost everything you need including a small knife. But what’s missing?

Can luxury be overpriced? Monbue One slim wallet REVIEW

What is luxury and what is a brand? We have a great example with the Monbue One wallet from Austria. A slim, metal, box -wallet similar to Ekster and SECRID, it handles cash, coin and cards via a spring loaded pop up mechanism.

Steve Job’s wallet? Mani Wonders Cascade wallet slim REVIEW

This is the wallet that Apple may have thought about building. Built from precision CNCed aluminum, it’s a box wallet that’s better in some ways than Ekster and SECRID, but misses the mark in other ways. Let’s call it an Apple wallet prototype

Night Heron Great Heron SLIM wallet REVIEW; Simple Excellence!

The Great Heron wallet from Night Heron Leather is a handmade slim, card wallet from Horween leather. Simple excellence!

The iPhone is unworthy!? Geometric Goods MagSafe TECH wallet REVIEW

The Geometric Goods MagSafe wallet and CARRY TEST proves that full grain veg tanned leather is still a luxury above an Apple iPhone. Cutting no corners, this MagSafe wallet smells, feels and operates like you’d expect at this level of quality. It also has some problems which are discussed.

Pay AND Protect? – 2 Australia Blackinkk wallet REVIEW

Made from kangaroo leather, the Blackinkk Bifold Card Wallet and Two-Pocket Card Holder sets the standard for minimalist wallet fashion with capacity. The outside slots allow tap pay, while the inside slots are RFID protected, EXACTLY what you want in a wallet.

Flowfold sailcloth wallet REVIEW; it floats in water!??

The Flowfold minimalist wallet review demonstrates how recycled material like sailcloth can be used for a thin wallet while still being durable. Made in the USA, it even floats on water!

Lighthouse Leather Astragal wallet REVIEW; Leder Ogawa or Horween Cordovan?

Is there a difference between Leder Ogawa and Horween Cordovan leather? The handmade Lighthouse Leather Astragal wallet review with the reverse black shell Cordovan with the tannery stamp is a memorable wrap, slim card wallet.

Ekster MagSafe Wallet Review – LIGHTEST MagSafe Wallet!

In our Ekster MagSafe wallet review, we see how the lightest iPhone MagSafe wallet provides thin cut leather while allowing quick access as a card holder wallet

Distil Union Magsafe Wally Junior | Worth it?? YES!

As the only leather MagSafe iPhone wallet on the market, the Distil Union MagSafe Wally Junior uses a magnet to secure cards so they don’t fall out. Odd, but it works great. Maybe Apple could take a queue from Distil Union?

Schnail ATLAS; is SUPER minimalist possible?

The number of features in the Schnail ATLAS wallet review for its slim size is mind blowing. Cash, lots of cards, coins, keys, and SD cards all in a super small, cheap, minimalist, leather wallet.

I-CLIP Heritage Steel, stronger AND better?

One concern of the original i-Clip minimalist wallet review was the polymer body which could break. The new i-Clip Heritage steel wallet has a metal body, leather top, with a flexible card and money clip. It can even handle Apple’s AirTag!

Leathings Craft wallet, what a Turkey!

If you haven’t guessed the Leathings Craft wallet is made in Turkey! It was one of our TOP Etsy wallets for 2021 and is one of the best leather, origami, folded, no sew wallet for review.

Apple MagSafe Wallet 2.0, now with Find My support!

Apple released version 2.0 of their MagSafe wallet. Nothing changed except the 2021 version includes the Find My feature using an NFC chip which registers the wallet as a new device

Lejiled ‘Le N°01’ Couio! Precision folded no sew wallet!

The Lejiled folded, no sew, origami leather wallet is very sophisticated, slim type wallet I’ve encountered so far. It even incorporates a pull strap and snap into the single piece of Italian leather design.

Dango MC01 Money Clip, Cash, Cash and More Cash

If you’ve ever wanted to flex your cheddar, then the Dango MC01 Money Clip with a titanium stretch clip is the best minimalist metal wallet you’re looking for.

Are origami wallets strong? Crazy Horse Craft Leather does it!

Foldable wallets, like origami wallets, rely on a clever design for usability. The Crazy Horse Craft leather wallet is no different. Using no sew, no glue, this minimalist wallet is a favorite for grab and go.

PATINA wallet, metal beauty, but functional?

The new PATINA wallet comes in brass and titanium, made from a single piece of metal. It handle’s cards and cash in a unique way, but can it handle the abuse of being a wallet?

KUMU ZERO WINS the recycle and REPURPOSE game!

The KUMU ZERO wallet is impressive in that every component is recycled or repurposed, leaving a minimal environment footprint. With that foundation, the resulting wallet is impressive, finely finished and cleverly designed.

Wingback Winston Card Holder – NEVER Stretch Your Wallet Again!??

Every wanted a wallet you could load up with cards, then reduce the number and not have them fall out?? If so, the newly released Wingback Winston Card Holder is for you. Engineering makes this incredible thing happen!

Flap Wallet by John Brandon – KING of Capacity!?

The small footprint Flap Wallet by John Brandon has a propensity to hold way more cards and cash than it looks. Could this be the King of Capacity for such a small wallet?

Snapback Wallet AirTag brings SLIM to tracking

The Snapback Slim wallet for AirTag provides a VERY slim way to carry cards, some cash and your Apple AirTag

Lost Dutchman Big Finn, the PERFECT Finn?

Of all the Lost Dutchman Finn wallets, I’ll stake my reviews that the Lost Dutchman Big Finn is the sweet spot, the perfect Finn of the whole bunch. Excellent balance and the quick access slot is what saves it.

Tauruscamp Base Wallet Review – the PERFECT slim wallet?

It isn’t often a wallet can provide amazing features and still be thin and functional. That time has come with the Tauruscamp Base Wallet review we see today!

Apple Magsafe Wallet – Review and 6 month CARRY TEST

We’ll do a review on the Apple Magsafe Wallet then I’ll take you through my 6 month long term carry experience! I was a bit skeptical and ended up a bit skeptical at the end, but the Apple wallet still proved a good idea.

Wraptor wallet from Alpha Leather is a compact killer!

Providing uniquely organized ways to carry cards and cash, the Wraptor wallet from Alpha Leather is a fun carry with great security and easy access.

NOMAD, NOMAD, NOMAD new Bifold, Card Plus and Card wallets!

We’ve got a three-fer! NOMAD, NOMAD, NOMAD, the new NOMAD Bifold wallet, NOMAD Card Plus wallet and NOMAD Card wallet. All tree provide Horween leather goodness in an innovative design to keep the wallets thin, durable and stretch resistant!

Fusion 4 Wallet – all metal, heavy, dangerous?

If you’re looking for 232g (.5 pound) chunk of metal to carry in your pocket, look no further than the Fusion 4 Wallet!

Fantom C wallet, the slim, small, MagSafe card holder!

Fantom wallets have always been tall, but the Fantom C wallet finally brings the proper sized wallet to the Fantom family along with being MagSafe capable. Cash takes a backseat, but if you’re looking for a card wallet with style, this is it.

Bellroy Flip Case, fun, but frustrating

As the only hard case wallet in the Bellroy line, there were high hopes for the Bellroy Flip Case, but after using it for just a short time, it became disappointing.

Alicia Klein Taxi wallet, capacity looks good, but disappoints

If you’ve ever seen a “taxi wallet” it was made when you needed to carry coins to pay for taxi travel, but has has persisted to this day. The Alicia Klein Taxi wallet looks like it has loads of capacity, but falls short.

American Bench Craft Caliber wallet // small, sturdy, awesome

If you’ve wanted a simple, but sturdy card and cash wallet, the American Bench Craft Caliber wallet is your minimalist go to.

Ridge vs Fantom R, worth your money?

Both wallets have great customers who like the features, but how does Ridge vs Fantom compare? Are they too different and are they worth your money?

Willow Craft Goods Luxe, the last wallet you’ll ever need?

Handmade in every step, the Willow Craft Goods Luxe wallet exudes quality materials, craftsmanship, design and thoughtfulness of usability.

Fantom R Accessories; need them? worth it?

AnsixDesign’s Fantom R Accessories were planned when it was originally created, great forward thinking. But is the ID Holder, Cash Holder, Coin Holder and Key Holder worth it? Do you really even need it?

NERO wallet, innovative design, but with some weak points

The NERO wallet is a clever design using only leather and elastic to provide several storage slots and even the ability to carry coins, but did it go a feature too far?

Ridge vs XSTO, metal, slim, which is best?

The Ridge has been a leader in band wallets for several years, but the XSTO from Akeeni has taken the market by storm. The Ridge vs XSTO comparison helps shed some light.

FOCX Everyday wallet, entry level flexibility, with drawbacks?

The FOCX Everyday wallet is a great entry level wallet using leather and elastic for carry flexibility while still keeping a small profile. With an NFC chip also included, more options open up, increasing its capabilities!

Lost Dutchman Finnigan, quality, capacity, minimalist footprint

Made entirely by hand, the Lost Dutchman Finnigan wallet was built for capacity in a very minimal footprint using saddle stitched, full grain veg tanned leather.

Little King Goods V1 wallet, simple elegance, attention to detail

There’s something about Little King Goods products that stand out and that’s attention to detail. The Little King Goods V1 wallet shows the simple elegance in a card wallet.

Misc Goods Co wallet, the V2 is simple, but monster capacity!

Simple wallets are sometimes too simple to be usable, but the Misc Goods Co wallet in the V2 configuration is built for incredible storage capabilities.

VEXT Wallet is more usable than you think!

The VEXT wallet from Sleek Design Life may look overtly simple, but therein lies its functional capabilities you didn’t expect.

Benjamin Bott Frankengull card wallet – high quality, but still functional?

The Benjamin Bott Frankengull card wallet is made from two different leathers by hand to provide frictionless operation while carrying cards and cash in a very functional design. It looks, feels and smells so good.

I-CLIP wallet, deliberately built or built cheaply?

The I-Clip wallet was deliberately built using a material many believe is cheap and hurts the wallet. But after an evaluation, it’s the only way this wallet can work as well as it does and is due to its solid design!

FOCX C2 Advanced wallet, cards, cash, coins and an NFC chip?

FOCX recently finished up a Kickstarter campaign on a new offering called the FOCX Advanced wallet. Offering diverse capabilities to carry cards, coins, cash and keys, etc. it also has an NFC (near field communication) chip to program and use, how cool is that!?

Singular Leather wallet matches simplicity with capacity

Made from one piece of full grain veg tanned leather, the Singular Leather wallet ensures that ease of use matches the capacity of the cards, cash, coins and many other things that can be carried efficiently.

Ekster Aluminum Cardholder wallet – new or a rehash?

All the leather has been removed for the Ekster Aluminum Cardholder wallet, making it slim and sleek with great capacity with the backplate like the Ekster Senate.

Akeeni XSTO provides big improvements on the original STOW

The STOW Slip wallet we love has been reimagined as the Akeeni XSTO. With obvious insight into what needed improvement the new XSTO addressed the few shortcoming the original STOW Slip had make a winner a champion.

Grip6 wallet v1, high quality, continuous improvement

Despite a difficult Kickstarter, the Grip6 wallet finally hit the market. Overcoming specific problems from the version 1 wallet, the final version, with it’s different models, offers something for everyone

Tauruscamp Grain Wallet, design and functional excellence!

The effort that went into designing the Tauruscamp Grain Wallet demonstrates that watching and listening to customers provides great returns when creating leather wallets in Singapore! The carry balance and functionality makes this a must have wallet.