25 BEST MINIMALIST WALLETS for Men (Ekster, Trayvax, Nomatic, Vaultskin, & More)

what's up guys it's coy from jet within and in this video we're going to be taking a look at 23 different slim wallets from 20 different direct to consumer brands both big and small we're trying to find which one of these 20 wallets have the best design in addition to how they look in your pockets because no one really wants to be wearing a exploding costanza wall with some cards and some cash and that makes for the perfect minimalist wallet this review also covers areas like form factor storage capacity quality ease of use notable packaging rfid technology and more now let's get started [Music] the extra senate holder wallet is their slim storage wallet in fact they call it a smart wallet it's made of leather and has a nifty aluminum card holder that fans your cards out at the click of a button [Music] i find that it functions exceptionally well so much so that i'm giving it best functionality out of any wallet in this roundup the push tab is a convenient way to easily access all of your cards furthermore exeter is the only wallet that has introduced trackability in the form of a track route card [Music] that you simply slip into the wallet if you happen to lose it the track can be used to find exactly where your wallet is which can come in handy i can't say how well the tracking actually works since i haven't tried it yet but all in all the wallets functionality makes accessing your cards convenient and still manages to maintain a slim profile the trayvax armored summit wallet has a tactical look and feel it's made in the usa from a heat resistant steel plate with a melonite finish it's solidly built and heavier than it looks over 2.5 ounces mainly because of that steel plate the wallet boasts an ultra thin design and minimalist aesthetic there is a mil-spec nylon webbing that wraps around the wallet that can be adjusted to loosen or tighten the seal to store more cards all in all i really love the design of this wallet and practical features of the armored summit and what's also cool is that each wallet is hand built by an actual person and they notate it on the packaging which i thought was pretty cool my armored summit was built by elise the travax contour wallet so when it comes to my favorite wallet for everyday carry travax takes the cake especially with their contour wallet made in the usa this wallet is a hybrid leather and titanium brass or stainless steel edc essential it's something that could be out of the 007 tool kit just like the armored summit the contour boasts a slim profile and while it's still slim it's also robust chock full of practical features like a bottle opener id display window secure closure tab attachment point and a customizable fit perhaps what i love most about the contour wallet is the intricate detailing from the individual rivets to the sharp detailed edges not only this but i personally feel that the wallet is tactically built and beautifully designed making it a perfect edc item one that tops my list in the best overall edc wallets the nomadic front pocket wallet provides the best functionality out of any minimalist wallet in this roundup it's made of a medical grade elastic material and features a nylon pull strap with a genuine leather pull tab the nomadic wallet is about the size of a typical credit card and so it's super slim too it's got a main pocket for all of your credit cards on the one side and on the other side a slit for more cards or cash change and a key if you're looking for something different from the crowd of leather wallets nomadic's wallet is sure to fit the bill the ultra slim and compact form factor paired with a unique design and functionality make it a joy to use additionally the materials have plenty of stretch and are quite durable and if the wallet's material happens to get damaged or begins to fall apart you're backed by a lifetime warranty and finally you get to choose from seven different color options so that you can match your style the vault skin chelsea minimalist wallet is a sleek and stylish option that has everything you'd want in a minimalist wallet it's made of top grain italian leather holds up to eight cards and has rfid blocking technology in addition to the main pocket there's a front slot and a side pocket for extra carrying space similar to the nomadic wallet the chelsea features that easy pull tab to access all of your cards while i personally like this feature i'm uncertain of how durable it will be over the course of hundreds or thousands of pulls only time will tell and finally it's worth noting that voltskin wallets are not a usa made product however this allows them to keep costs lower than their competitors it's my best value pick of the pack the vault skin manhattan by fold wallet so if you're looking for a slim and stylish bifold wallet look no further than best cellar the vault skin manhattan in my opinion the top grain leather looks and feels as good as the other full grain leather wallets that are double or triple the price like the chelsea the manhattan also has rfid card enabled protection it's a slimmer kind of bi-fold wallet and nothing like the kind george stands i love so much additionally inside there's the traditional card slot four well designed card pockets on the outside you can access more cards or cash via the external pocket without opening the wallet and finally you can choose from seven different colors to suit your taste the vault skin notting hill zipper wallet so if you're in the market for a compact space efficient zipper wallet the vault skin notting hill is worth taking a look at it's designed as a multi-purpose wallet with enough space to store a myriad of cards cash change keys or a thumb drive like the chelsea the nodding hill features that convenient pull tab feature on the outside of the wallet and there are two additional slots on the back of the wallet too [Music] and like both the chelsea and the manhattan the notting hill comes with rfid protection to keep your card safe against rfid scanners all in all it's a solid well-designed zipper wallet that doesn't sacrifice style it feels nice in hand and comes in at an attractive price making it a tremendous value the anson calder card wallet with cash slot so the anson calder wallet is special to me because it's been the wallet that i've been using for the past five years after finally upgrading from those bulky bifolds it's gone through several iterations since the version i purchased via kickstarter back in march of 2016. the version that i have is the card wallet with the cash slot which is shorter than the card wallet with cash pocket thus more minimal there is also a version of the card wallet without a cash slot but i prefer the convenience of having that slot i could safely say that the leather and the wallet construction holds up over the long haul the wallet has a visible signs of wear and i can see it going on another five years and beyond the full grain calf leather is even more beautiful now than when i first purchased it the lighter walnut tan color has faded into a rich and deeper brown color that's grown into its own [Music] for more colors you can choose from six unique colors and have the option to add monogramming or rfid protection i personally love the minimalist nature of the ansing calder card wallet it looks like there's nothing in your pocket at all plus the card makes it effortless to access your cards in cash flow folds the minimalist card holder wallet and so flowfold's wallet is a true minimalist wallet it has one single slot for all of your cards in cash that's it the design is simple and clean with stylish and diamond hatch pattern flowfold boasts that their wallet fabric x-pack is stronger than steel and that it's so light that it floats in fact it's made from a recycled high performance sail cloth and the wallet does actually float [Music] it's certainly the lightest wallet in this up and is made for guys who are done with heavy oversized wallets and just want something simple and clean [Music] the lever gear tool card pro money clip so the tool card pro is a nifty multi-tool with an easily detachable money clip essentially making it the swiss army knife of slim wallets if you prefer you can remove the money clip and slip the tool card into your existing wallet incredibly the tool card pro has 40 tools in one some of the features and functions include a bottle opener multi wrenches can opener cord cutter multi screwdriver protractor and a metric ruler as for functionality you can use the lever gear tool card to open boxes cut cords tighten or loosen a screw or bolts and even pop open a friend's beard and although it's tsa compliance i'd be wary since tsa kind of does what they want to do sometimes and sometimes they can be unfair the ezra arthur cashfold deluxe wallet and so this wallet here is a combination of their cash fold and their number two wallet it features a really sleek design and it fits a surprising 15 cards and some extra builds if needed though i personally wouldn't pack it with more than eight the leather is super high quality it's a smooth supple feels and smells great as to be expected from full grain chromaxol leather by horween out of chicago illinois it's a type of leather that's going to fade into that nice patina over time and has a scratch resistant property due to the enriched waxes and oils it also has a clean and secure stitching on the leather slot where the cards are held i want to highlight ezra arthur's branding and presentation the packaging is second to none with an elegant matte black box with gold embossed typography and logo inside the wallet is wrapped with a gray cotton cloth which is a nice touch i'm certainly impressed with their unboxing experience the decadent minimalist dm1 titanium wallet so this wallet is certainly the most minimal wallet in this roundup its design comprises of only edges and literally no front or back face to the wallet i wouldn't place any credit cards on the outsides because then your sensitive information will be visible but what i love about this wallet though is the ease of use sliding your cards in and out it's a pleasure to use and its unique design can serve as a great conversation starter too a minor downside to the dm1 wallet is that its edges are slightly sharp which might cause unwanted friction against your pants additionally sometimes while sliding my cards in and out of the wallet the insides of your wallet would trim some of the plastic off my cards which can be an annoyance the dm1 wallet comes in aluminum nickel or titanium i have the titanium in black which is super lightweight there's also a titanium money clip that you can add on to the wallet or use it individually keep in mind that if you do attach it to your wallet it's going to take up one of those card spaces [Music] the dark knot pro performance wallet so the dark knots pro performance wallet lives up to its name offering a super sleek and sexy slim wallet in five vibrant colors it's beautifully designed with a smooth aluminum finish and a bezeled silver accent detail that's standout yet strikingly simple it's solid and compact design can hold up to a whopping 15 to 20 cards which is among the most storage capacity out of any other slim wallet in this roundup additionally it's made with aviation grade aluminum and a detachable money clip for easy access to your cash coming in at 3.5 ounces it's not the lightest wallet out there it's about average weight for a wallet constructed with solid metal the plates are pretty thick which may or may not be to your liking i personally don't mind it as the thicker plates make for a much more sturdier construction the performance pro wallet looks as good as it feels and you can certainly feel the solidness and quality with the wallet in your hand this wallet is hands down my favorite out of the plated elastic band minimal wallets in this roundup hey if you're enjoying this video can you do me a quick favor and hit that like button the engagement really does help the channel grow thanks as always for the support now back to the video the carl friedrich slim leather card holder has plenty of slots for all of your cashing cards what's different about this one is the open middle slot to handle all of your bills is accompanied by four external card slots two on the front and two on the back as for appearance the wallet has a smooth leather surface it's italian vachetta leather the complete opposite of the kodiaq leather minimalist wallet which i'll touch on a little bit later in this video there's a clean stitching with a single filament thread and hand painted edges the details are clean and on point the logo type carl frederick is embossed at the front bottom of the wallet i opted for the cognac tan color which is a bit more stand out than the more subdued chocolate or black colors that they offer furthermore the solid packaging is worth noting it's as clean as the wallet itself all in all the carl frederick hatton slim leather card holder is a stylish well-designed minimalist wallet that's made with high quality leather from their tuscan factory in italy it's hard to go wrong here the human matte black and carbon fiber rfid wallet so the human wallet comes in aluminum carbon fiber polycarbonate and a special addition options i have the aluminum and carbon fiber which is in the mini size which is less wide than the regular option the mini in my opinion is more attractive and suitably sized as a minimalist wallet human wallets are plated and wrapped with this elastic band what's different about these plated wallets compared to others is that it has two grooves at the top of the wallet which makes it super easy to spread the plates apart to access your cards it's a small but convenient design feature overall the aluminum and carbon fiber mini wallets are pretty lightweight coming in at 1.6 ounces and 1.3 ounces respectively both wallets have unique styling the aluminum being powder coated and smooth while the carbon fiber has emi rfi mesh embedding and a shiny finish ultimately if you like the look and functionality of plated wallets humans aluminum and carbon fiber wallets are solid options they're well built made in the usa and rfid secured the radix element slim wallet in a black aluminum or wood design is the latest addition to their line of minimalist wallets it builds upon the best features of the original radix 1 slim wallet which comes in a thin polycarbonate silicone the element wallet features a slick and sturdy design it's as minimal as it gets with two metal cards attached together by reinforced rubber bands it has room for up to a whopping 15 cards and you can store extra cash underneath the silicone rubber band and anchor system in my experience it takes a little getting used to the functionality of the wallet but once you get the hang of it it's actually quite intuitive and convenient to use for your options the element comes in a black aluminum and wood which are two different and unique aesthetics while the one polycarbonate wallet comes in five different colors all in all i like the sleek appearance and solid feeling of the radix element it also has rfid blocking steel for those who appreciate that extra security the rogue front pocket wallet is designed to fit perfectly into your front pocket point down curve out no more back pocket wallets and the back pain that comes with it this one here is made of bison and incredibly durable rough and rugged leather if you're looking for a different type of material or leather you've got plenty of other options to choose from the front pocket wallet comes in the following materials of bison moose fogla ballistic nylon deer skin salmon nappa leather stainless steel tweed and wax canvas so yeah you got a lot to choose from the front pocket while it comes in standard brown and black colors is a classic billfold that's not as minimal as many of the other wallets in this roundup but it does have more carrying space and while it's slim in appearance the rogue front pocket wallet is slightly oversized for my taste i guess i've gotten too used to carrying around much smaller minimal wallets over the years but for men who are looking for a more traditional wallet while maintaining a slim profile the rogue wallet is a great choice it's also equipped with rfid blocking tech as an added bonus the cena case's dean slim leather wallet is a no-frills minimalist wallet given the lower price point is surprisingly made with full grain leather and it's also very lightweight for a leather wallet which is not surprising since it's 0.1 inches in width the metal slip pocket is perfect for cash or other perhaps some loose change while there's four outer slots for your credit cards each pocket is lined with this polka dot pattern which is a nice little design detail finally the packaging is worth noting the wallet comes in a clean gray matte box and inside the box the wallet is stored in a canvas pouch the little details always count [Music] all in all this cena wallet is a clean and simple slim wallet that's made with a soft black or brown full grain leather and a fantastic minimal wallet option the american benchcraft caliber clip wallet features a unique contour design instead of the traditional card style design what's different about the caliber clip wallet is that it uses brass rivets instead of thread stitching so you won't ever experience loose threads the wallet also has a titanium exterior money clip attached you have the option between oil tanned and vegetable tan leather and you can also choose to heat emboss your initials for an additional eight dollars hand made in new england rfid technology blocking and it's guaranteed for life and so these wallets are well made and built to last the distance [Music] the stuart lau slim wallet so their slim wallet is a classic billfold it's crafted from just four cuts of full grain italian leather and a stitch with a single filament nylon thread upon first inspection this slim wallet is super clean from the leather to the stitching it features a suede lined pocket for your currencies which is a nice a subtle touch the interior leather is black with two well-designed slots for your cards and on the exterior there's quick access slot for more cards or cash i opted for the rich oxblood color since it matches many of my ox blood boots and belts if you prefer another option you can choose from seven other different colors from black to green and blue to ten you can also check out their card holder which is their slimmest offering the daniels leather card wallet is designed for men who want a no frills attractive wallet to carry their cash and cards it has a center card slot and two exterior card slots that fit up to eight cards daniel sent me one of their limited edition kb 24 leather wallets in honor of the late great kobe bryant i've always admired and respected kobe for his relentless work ethic and pursuit of greatness in all that he does and so this wallet is highlighted by that iconic purple and yellow with the number 24 embossed in the lower right corner aside from this limited timepiece the daniel's leather card wallet comes in eight classic colors of brown and chestnut to navy and black just like their briefcases the card wallet is handcrafted in italy with vegetable tanned italian leather it's the kind of leather that's gonna fade into a nice patina over time additionally the leather is clean feels sturdy and certainly durable enough to hold up for the long haul [Music] the kodiaq leather kanai minimalist wallet so kodiak leather's aesthetic most reminds me of saddleback mainly because the leather is thick rough and rugged the kanai minimalist wallet just like their bags has a weathered broken-in look which is ideal for guys who want to add some ruggedness to their edc it certainly is a minimal wallet with a primary cash pocket up top and three additional slots for your cards on the back there's a conveniently placed plastic sleeve specifically for your driver's license so that you don't have to remove your id the wallet is a little bit wide for my liking i prefer a slimmer more rectangular shape for my slime wallets i think the antique brown leather wall looks great though a departure from the clean smooth appearance of many of the other wallets in this roundup you can choose from a dark walnut black and tan colors to mix it up the gray ink van diem galactic aluminum card wallet is a beauty its aerodynamic shape is reminiscent of an exotic sports car which is why i'm labeling it as the best statement wallet so this ferrari of slim wallets comes in titanium variants of titanium blue aurora stealth and gold the aluminium variants are space gray stealth red and blue which is the one that i have right here the wallet is actually lighter than it looks and it has this gorgeous matte finish on the outside and a prominent carbon fiber detailing on the inside of the plates held together by an elastic band there's also minimal branding with the gray logo type on the upper left corner it has statement wallet written all over it i recommend gray wallets for the men who like to present an image of prestige in class anytime you take out your wallet to make a purchase you're going to be sure to turn heads with this one the form function form side hustle wallet so the side hustle is a minimalist two slot wallet one that's size for credit cards the horizontal pocket and the other for business cards the vertical pocket since it's made with halloween leather it's naturally high quality and durable upon feeling in your hand it's evident that the wallet is built to hold up over time the leather has a deep brown color and changes shade and texture as you use it so you can choose from six different colors of black dark burgundy espresso dark tin cobalt blue and dublin ale all in all the side hustle is a unique take on the minimal wallet that is actually quite functional while maintaining a clean design and form factor the stitching is super solid and overall the wallet has a beautiful aesthetic their name checks out and last but certainly not least is the armadas carry edc wallet and this one is made from a genuine military-grade components offering a build that's both lightweight and tough as nails it features a laminated nylon soft loop that keeps your cards and cash securely in place with a mil-spec pull the dot snap one small issue that i have with it is that the snap enclosure sometimes gets stuck when attempting to snap it closed but other than that though this wallet is certainly built tough and as rugged as they come it almost feels indestructible all right now that wraps up this best middle bliss slim wallets roundup i hope you like this video that's all i got for this one thank you as always for watching if you're new here consider subscribing put out new videos like this 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Published: Thu Apr 22 2021