Can you help me find a really simple wallet?

December 13, 2015 4:56 AM

I'm trying to find a bifold wallet with just two interior pockets. The closest I can find with my poor Google-fu is this wallet by Tuffy; it's really close. But I want cards that go in horizontally, not vertically, and I don't want a money clip either. Preferably it would be made from leather and in black. And it should be able to accommodate a fair few cards.
posted by Quilford to Shopping (14 answers total)

You could check out sfbags - they have a couple wallets. I have the Finn (which has a zipper) and love it - the Victor could maybe work too.

They make fantastic stuff (I have a couple of their satchel bags).

Yah - finding the exactly perfect wallet is a trial.
posted by parki at 5:01 AM on December 13, 2015

sounds like mine, which is from kenneth cole. their web site doesn't seem to show any, but if you go into a store they have a bunch on display (at least they used to - mine is pretty old (it has lasted really well)).
posted by andrewcooke at 5:33 AM on December 13, 2015

You didn't mention a budget, but I adore my Chester Mox wallet. I have a vertical dogleg wallet that I got as a gift about 4 years ago and it's still going strong. Highly recommended.
posted by hijinx at 5:42 AM on December 13, 2015

Saddleback has several that fit your description.
posted by COD at 5:48 AM on December 13, 2015 [3 favorites]

The Slim Sleeve (or other models) from Bellroy might be what you are looking for.
posted by gemutlichkeit at 6:56 AM on December 13, 2015 [3 favorites]

Innovation in wallets has been an ongoing theme on Kickstarter:

Why are there so many wallets on Kickstarter

Wallet category
posted by BradyDale at 8:41 AM on December 13, 2015 [2 favorites]

Send me a MeMail if you like, I can make you one.
posted by TheCoug at 8:44 AM on December 13, 2015

I've been using nylon (super thin) card holder wallets from All Ett for years now and have enjoyed them although I'm always looking at others.

Here's my list of options I would currently consider:

OPTIONS
Ripstop trifold http://butterflywallet.com/store/?color=lime
The Skinny Curve http://www.bigskinny.net/wallet-bifold-curve.html
Skinny bifold http://www.bigskinny.net/multi-pocket.html
Slimmy http://www.koyono.com/slimmy-minimal-front-pocket-wallet/
Saddleback http://www.saddlebackleather.com/frontpocketidwallet
All Ett http://www.all-ett.com/mens-wallets/nylon-wallet/softtech-nylon-sport-wallet.html
Trihold (Best?) http://www.trihold.com/ (video) http://www.picocent.com/fun_page.php?fid=videos&v=I64JM7bkpcE
Original trifold http://exentri.com/en/the-wallet/
Upcycled http://www.holstee.com/products/upcycled-wallet-blue
Skinny open sided http://www.bigskinny.net/wallet-mini-skinny-open-sided.html
Ainste http://www.ainste.com/products/rfid-regular-evan-wallet
posted by kdern at 9:08 AM on December 13, 2015 [1 favorite]

I have a nylon wallet from Allet; they make a leather equivalent that I think checks all your boxes. I've been happy with the nylon one; I currently have 8 cards between the two pockets.
posted by adamrice at 11:05 AM on December 13, 2015

Jfold might... fit the bill.
posted by juliplease at 11:08 AM on December 13, 2015

Seconding Belroy
posted by waitangi at 1:18 PM on December 13, 2015

Thirding Bellroy.
posted by HillbillyInBC at 3:14 PM on December 13, 2015

This wallet should meet all of your specs: SADDLER Real Leather Bi-fold Card Holder with Removable Credit Card Sleeves

I just got one myself and it's pretty great. Amazon doesn't show the wallet in the open position but I can fill in: The two interior pockets are made of a (non-flimsy) clear plastic, which is just what I wanted - you can see what you are grabbing for. Measures about 4.25" across the pockets; 6" top-to-bottom, laid out flat. I usually try to avoid leather, but I made an exception in this case, because I wanted the case to be able to stretch out without breaking....unlike the last twenty-or-so plastic wallets that preceded this one...:-/

And it took a lot of hunting to find what I wanted, so I feel your pain here.
posted by lilboo at 11:52 AM on December 14, 2015

Response by poster: Well, I found the Royce Leather Business Card Case through phatkitten's link above. It's perfect! Just two horizontal pockets and nothing more, no cash pocket, pull out tab or other extraneous design features. Moreover, it advertises itself as being able to hold up to 30 business cards. It even omits a logo.

I headed over to Royce Leather's website and found the holy grail though, the Deluxe Business Card Case, which is advertised as being able to hold credit cards as well as being fully gussetted—perfect.

(Sadly, you can't buy direct from Royce and no Australian stores stock them as far as I can tell, so I spent about double the original item's price in USD buying it from a reseller that would ship to Australia. Ah well, it's a gift anyway.)
posted by Quilford at 2:10 AM on December 17, 2015