Colorful Wallet with Coin Pocket
August 27, 2018 4:17 PM Subscribe
Does your wallet have a coin pocket? Is it an interesting color/texture/shape other than black or brown leather? Does it lack zippers? My kingdom for such a wallet!
I want a wallet that "sparks joy," but I'll settle for "is actually functional." Functional, to me, means a coin pocket and no zippers anywhere.
Colors and patterns and interesting shapes are great - ideally not a plain brown or black leather. I usually carry 4-6 cards with me, plus cash and coins. I'm used to a bifold/trifold style with 2 cash bills sections and a snap-closure coin pocket.
Here's what I've turned up so far - can you recommend any others?
The Lotusika Wallet is nice and has everything I want, but the print is just a tad too trippy (literally)
The Corkor Coin Wallet is the same as above, but made out of cork, which could be interesting... a bit pricey at $50
The Ed Wallet is very cleverly organized, but only comes in black or brown
This one on Etsy has a wonderful print but the coin pocket has a zipper, which is a no go
I want a wallet that "sparks joy," but I'll settle for "is actually functional." Functional, to me, means a coin pocket and no zippers anywhere.
Colors and patterns and interesting shapes are great - ideally not a plain brown or black leather. I usually carry 4-6 cards with me, plus cash and coins. I'm used to a bifold/trifold style with 2 cash bills sections and a snap-closure coin pocket.
Here's what I've turned up so far - can you recommend any others?
The Lotusika Wallet is nice and has everything I want, but the print is just a tad too trippy (literally)
The Corkor Coin Wallet is the same as above, but made out of cork, which could be interesting... a bit pricey at $50
The Ed Wallet is very cleverly organized, but only comes in black or brown
This one on Etsy has a wonderful print but the coin pocket has a zipper, which is a no go
I love my mywalit wallet. It has held up incredibly well for years and was worth the higher price point. And so many amazing color combos to choose from!
Mini tri-fold wallet
Tab and flap wallet
posted by Squeak Attack at 4:47 PM on August 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
Mini tri-fold wallet
Tab and flap wallet
posted by Squeak Attack at 4:47 PM on August 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
I use a Freitag wallet that I bought in Zurich 10-ish years ago and it shows no sign of wearing out (it's made of recycled truck tarp, and is super tough). Mine doesn't have a specific coin pocket, but they've got a bunch of different styles.
posted by russm at 5:31 PM on August 27, 2018
posted by russm at 5:31 PM on August 27, 2018
I am a guy and I have a Taxi Wallet in Black Cherry and I love it! I carry it in my front pocket and it's awwwwwesome. Mine is four years old and holding up really well.
The Black Cherry is out of stock at its home: https://aliciaklein.com/products/leather-taxi-wallet-black-cherry-coin-pocket-small-wallet-monterey?variant=696346555
Here it is in stock in red at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D9CUWU/
posted by wenestvedt at 6:14 PM on August 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
The Black Cherry is out of stock at its home: https://aliciaklein.com/products/leather-taxi-wallet-black-cherry-coin-pocket-small-wallet-monterey?variant=696346555
Here it is in stock in red at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004D9CUWU/
posted by wenestvedt at 6:14 PM on August 27, 2018 [1 favorite]
Seconding mywalit wallets! They're a little more expensive but I've had mine for many years and it still looks and works great.
posted by Illuminated Clocks at 6:31 PM on August 27, 2018
posted by Illuminated Clocks at 6:31 PM on August 27, 2018
+n for the Mywalit. I have the mini tri-fold which fits all your requirements except the bill area is not divided.
Before we found it I was unhappily scrounging through target every two years looking for a wallet with a coin compartment that would fit in my jeans pocket. Going on four years, none of the stitching has frayed, and I just need to wipe the leather with mild soap and it cleans up quite nicely.
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 7:11 PM on August 27, 2018
Before we found it I was unhappily scrounging through target every two years looking for a wallet with a coin compartment that would fit in my jeans pocket. Going on four years, none of the stitching has frayed, and I just need to wipe the leather with mild soap and it cleans up quite nicely.
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 7:11 PM on August 27, 2018
Response by poster: Oh my goodness, look at all these beautiful, joy-sparking options!
Couch has one in lumberjack red plaid and another in vintage blue houndstooth, and apparently car manufacturers used to line car trunks with these fabrics in the 60s/70s!
Mywalit has multiple good options in sunset colors and many other combinations! Purple/orange/pink is one of my favorite color schemes and I used to have my hair dyed to match.
The Taxi Wallet comes in so many prints! There's a delightful citrus motif, and also art prints like Klimt's "The Kiss" and Hokusai's "The Great Wave," and some cityscapes, and some classy leather colors too.
Have I conveyed my joy with enough exclamation points yet?! Thank you all :)
posted by danceswithlight at 7:30 PM on August 27, 2018 [4 favorites]
Couch has one in lumberjack red plaid and another in vintage blue houndstooth, and apparently car manufacturers used to line car trunks with these fabrics in the 60s/70s!
Mywalit has multiple good options in sunset colors and many other combinations! Purple/orange/pink is one of my favorite color schemes and I used to have my hair dyed to match.
The Taxi Wallet comes in so many prints! There's a delightful citrus motif, and also art prints like Klimt's "The Kiss" and Hokusai's "The Great Wave," and some cityscapes, and some classy leather colors too.
Have I conveyed my joy with enough exclamation points yet?! Thank you all :)
posted by danceswithlight at 7:30 PM on August 27, 2018 [4 favorites]
nthing the Taxi Wallet. I have a recycled leather red one, purchased on Scramazon, December of 2012.
It is so complete in its completeness, that getting a new wallet never crosses my mind. And of course it's red, so why would I?
posted by BostonTerrier at 7:51 AM on August 28, 2018 [1 favorite]
It is so complete in its completeness, that getting a new wallet never crosses my mind. And of course it's red, so why would I?
posted by BostonTerrier at 7:51 AM on August 28, 2018 [1 favorite]
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