I’m trying to find a nice one that I can keep for a long time. In December, I lost my wallet on a taxi. I’ve been using a Mighty Wallet (Tyvek material, CMYK print), but it’s starting to wear down and loosen, causing my things to fall out.
Any tips? Cool places? I’ll be in NYC in a week, maybe local things I can check out?
I got a really nice slim ostrich leather credit card wallet at saks 6 years ago and it’s still
In great shape. I gone through many wallets over the years and all I can say is quality is worth it in the long run over price. It’s something you use and carry everyday, remember.
Valextra also makes really sweet things. Not sure if they are in NYC but figure they must be someplace.
R - Valextra is way out of my range, regardless of how long I’ll use it… haha. Maybe when I have a full time job.
yo - I’m not a fan of jFolds, but Hlaska doesn’t look bad. Unfortunately there’s no Memorial Day sale on wallets. Shucks… I might hop over to the Stanford store to see them in person. Thanks for the tip!
Forget the wallet, go minimal.
Reduce the bulk in your pocket by carrying as few credit cards as you can, add your drivers license, then wrap the cards with your billfold and hold it in place with a butterfly clip.
I have been using the same 50 cent clip that I got at a stationary store for the last fifteen years.
My friends and I were discussing this. I’m really tempted by it. It’s ballsy and manly. I’ll try it for a week and see what happens. If it doesn’t work out, I’ll get a wallet.
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On the same topic, what do you carry in your wallet? I’m trying to figure out what I can eliminate. I’ve got it down to:
Credit
Debit
License
Student ID (handy for discounts)
Health insurance card (debating necessity of this… can I just take a picture of front and back on my phone?)
Cash
I like the concept of this, but comes off to me as too hipster and useless for practical application. I’m a bit old school perhaps in that I think there are few good things a man should have and that includes a good wallet, shoes and a watch. Investment over the lifetime of a good wallet is really minimal (like a watch and shoes) and says a lot. If you consider people will spend $600 or so on an iPhone that will be replaced in 2-3 years $200+ on a wallet that will last 10 years is nothing. Same for a watch that will last 20 years or good shoes that last (with minor repairs) 6+ years.
Just tried this. Seems a little impractical. Will report back tonight after I go out to dinner/drinks.
Edit:
Got back from dinner just now. This clip thing was pretty impractical. When I had to get cash out to pay for the split bill, I dropped some bills in my soup cause I had so much stuff in my hands. Maybe I’m just too used to flipping through a bi-fold. I’ll give it a day or two.
My brother got me aCoach Water Buffalo Walletabout 5 years ago. Still is amazing condition to this date. I always recommend it to my friends when they need a new wallet. If there is an outlet near you they run for less than $75. In reality any high quality leather wallet will do though, just had a good experience with mine.
As for what I carry:
Credit x 3 (could probabbly reduce to 1)
Debit
License
Student ID
Giftcards - x2
Insurance Card
Shop ID card for school
Cash
Could slim it down a tad bit but it’s not overly bulky.
I got this for free at an idsa conference about 6 years ago and have used it as my wallet ever since. it is great be cause it limits the amount that i can stuff into it. no George Costanza wallet for me. the plastic is cracking a little after 6 years but i guess i can drop $5 and get a new one if it gets too bad.
for me an actual wallet is a necessity because I travel almost every week.
Here is what I carry:
1 Credit Card
1 Debit Card
Drivers Licence
Airline Card (have to flash the United Status)
health insurance card
sfMOMA card (I go a lot, it is right up the street from work, they have good coffee)
cash, not much, usually about $40
between 5-10 receipts for the day that I need to expense (move them to pouch in my bag for the week’s expenses)
1 business card (just in case)
a small sheet of paper with emergency numbers (in case something happens, or my phone dies, because I don’t remember phone numbers anymore)
I’ve gotten really into “Everyday Carry” lately, and just upgraded my stuff (with minimalism, quality, and function being the primary objectives)… it ended up costing a bit and taking quite a bit more research/time than I anticipated, but I’m happy with it.
stainless steel credit card sized multi-tool (much much thicker and more useful than I ever expected)
Keys (right pocket):
TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip (makes it so your keys hang in the middle of your front pocket to prevent the bottom pocket bulge)
Black oxide split key ring
Kwikset house key (black)
Volvo V70 key (black)
Kryptonite bike lock key (black)
Masterlock key to access locked bikes (shiny silver, trying to find a black key blank)
*I also have another set of keys for bicycling only…
Kaijin black fish hook
Black oxide split key ring
Kwikset house key (black)
Kryptonite key
Masterlock key
Phone (left pocket):
iPhone4 (flashlight, GPS, makes phone calls too) Naked/no case or cover.
5th pocket:
Bic mini lighter (aka bottle opener)
6th pocket added to all my jeans at a local alterations place:
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So here is the website that motivated me to do it… and I apologize for the time and money you’re about to put towards this new addicition you’re about to develop. You’ll see a lot of knives, guns, and other ridiculous gadgets and items that some individuals find necessary to carry on themselves everyday. I love browsing through them, but really tried to focus on what is absolutely essential for myself (I don’t need a mini titanium prybar, or three $200+ flashlights in my pocket, or a miniature grappling hook… even though I really want that last one)
I wish you the best of luck. Once you get in, make the purchases, and then get out! Ha!