Tag: minimalism

A Wallet Update

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It’s barely 10 days since my post about wallets, but I already have an update. Matt sent a Q Card Case my way. I’ve always been very anti-case for my iPhone. I don’t like the extra bulk.

I’ve never gone wrong with a product recommended by Matt, so I was willing to try it. I needed to minimize even more to make it work. No more backup credit card. If something happens to my everyday card I can use my debit. My flex spending benefits card also got left out, because I only use it every 4-5 weeks. I can’t get myself to completely part with cash, even though I rarely use it, but I cut down to a couple of twenties.

The first time I put the case on and headed out of the house I was pleasantly surprised how free I felt. Without a wallet, there was one less thing to grab and keep track of. When I arrived home I’d slip the case off because I definitely wasn’t carrying it around the house. I continued using the case each time I left the house.

I didn’t expect this outcome, but it’s here to stay. Minimizing down to a credit card, driver’s license, and debit card feels right.

In Search of the Perfect Wallet

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Many years ago, I started the search for my ideal wallet. I wanted something light with easy access to the items I was carrying. I’ve tried countless different products. These are some of my favorites.

JIMI

I found the Jimi in 2005, but never actually carried one. It was too bulky for me. I have kept it in my vehicle ever since though. It holds various reward, membership, and punch cards I would never want to carry with me 24/7.

Slimmy

When I found the Slimmy in 2010 I think it was the first time I drastically reduced what I carried around and started putting my wallet in a front pocket. It was such a great wallet I replaced it with a newer version in 2013. Occasionally things would fall out of the wallet though. Not good.

Evan

In 2014 I came across Ainste and their Small Evan wallet seemed like it would solve the issue I had with the Slimmy. With the rubberband it was actually thinner overall too. The Even had its own issues though. Accessing cards wasn’t easy at all and the biggest problem was the damn rubberband. I had two of them snap while traveling. Without the rubberband, the wallet becomes a folded piece of leather. Useless.

Ridge

Earlier this year I may have found perfection with the Ridge wallet (referral link for 10% off). I bought the cash strap version. It is more compact than any of the other wallets, securely holds cards and cash, feels great in your hand, and even blocks RFID. I’ve been using it since March and don’t have a single complaint.

Do you have a favorite wallet?

Slim Wallets

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In 2010 I found the Slimmy and I’ve been a minimalist wallet fan ever since. I even bought a 2nd one last year. I’ve never been one to settle, so when I saw the Evan Wallet by Ainste, I had to try one.

Wallet Comparison
Slimmy vs Evan

It’ll be interesting to see if it’s a pain in the ass to deal with the rubber band. The Evan came with an extra rubber band, so I hope it’s not common for it to break. I do think I’ll like how secure everything is. I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count the times all of my cards fell out of the Slimmy, but luckily I’ve never lost anything (that I know of).