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Open Thread: What's your favorite minimalist wallet?
Merlin Mann | Apr 21 2006
Like most 43F articles on economical carriage and stowage, the Jimi post attracted a lot of interest. Makes me think it's time for an open thread: What's your favorite minimalist wallet? Jimi? Slimmy? Moneyclip? Coin purse? Goin' commando? Spill in comments (and feel free to link to canonical product pages or price compar-i-nators like Froogle). My own winner for minimalism? Starting before a trip to New York in the late 80s, I started wrapping my driver's license, ATM card, and a bill or two in a couple of my Goody pony tail holders (shut up). I think that was my wallet for at least the next two years -- until I got my first real job and decided to go cowhide again. Still, it remains one of my favorites. 212 Comments
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 A colleague once flashed his...Submitted by Chris (not verified) on April 26, 2006 - 9:34pm.
A colleague once flashed his cash at me with a piece of string wrapped around a flashy metal business card holder, and I've been sold ever since. I had to simplify it- I've cut the string and the card holder itself holds 3 credit cards without a problem, so I just have a cash fold in my pocket which suits me fine (I only ever carry a couple of notes). Slim enough for a shirt pocket, or any pocket, and cool to flash (I like the comment above about a KGB branded one- I may have to upgrade). It's also cheap to replace (I have two, depending on the occasion!). My only problem is if I forget to remove my cash from my pocket- resulting in a paranoia phase every washing-up day... » POSTED IN:
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