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Superlight
This cardholder style wallet began as a solution to a personal gripe I have with
most traditional wallets adding bulk to svelte clothing.
The idea resonated with others, resulting in
the lightest, slimmest & discreet everyday carry wallet
utilizing principals of reducing weight and celebrating materiality.
*limited production runs for like minded obsessives and currently sold out ;)
Cash-less
By 2022, 85% of grocery store transactions, 39% of pharmacy transactions, 38% of retail transactions, and 36% of restaurant transactions were contactless
-Infographic/Stats. courtesy of Mastercard Data & Services
Modern Problems require
Modern Solutions
A typical wallet is unnecessary in the mobile-first era, only clashing with modern attire.
“Simplify, then add lightness”
— Sir Colin Chapman
“Everyone is not your customer”
Three’s
a Crowd
3 of one’s most used cards can be accommodated: forcing one to
be mindful of how and what one does.
Less is
More
Modern cards are durable, resilient & standardized- these attributes can be used and assist to redefine the “wallet”
H/T: Andreas Hutter
Each unit will last a lifetime but will wear, uniquely, with time depending on one’s lifestyle,
documenting the scars of time
5
days
5
years
Getting
a Grip
This layout balances tolerance and torsional rigidity to let cards slide smoothly while maintaining a firm grip, with the wallet body bracing against bending while in a pocket Side overhangs provide natural finger rests, enhancing control and delivering a precise, high-quality feel in motion.
Measure once
cut thrice
Billet 6061 Aluminum is ideal for it’s rigidity, machinability and excellent finishing complimenting excellent CNC programming, assuring the precision to allow for hardware to be pressed in.
Getting There
Prototyping through the best materials and processes to achieve my stringent requirements.
Continuous non stop usage for
7+ years
Avg. profit margin
65%
Damaged cards:
zero
Fully made & assembled in
California
Inquisitive Conversations
Countless
Expected Lifespan is
In Decades
Raw material sourced is
Recycled