The Problem with Minimalist Wallets

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[@AZ-74]

funny how the algorithm shifts when one watches 3 leather related videos

[@JamesKGraves]

Just keep going down that rabbit hole…

[@ShyneflowLC]

You aren't lying !!

[@kats_rampone]

The algorithm is just a systematic reverse engineering of addiction. The core hit is time.

[@Mimlou]

True! I was watching Traveler's Notebook setup videos, and then this video pops up.😅

[@LuciferArc1]

I didnt watch anything involving leather

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

My biggest problem is mines empty.

[@stuffchat]

Join the club baby :(

[@pvt.reefer6163]

True minimalist

[@Phenix7945]

I think tiny wallet is much better then the odinary one, and it's perfectly fits in the pocket. That's why I'm always going with the tiny ones it's comfortable and easy to handle.

[@JamesKGraves]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

Clever way of reducing the number of layers over lapping. I used an envelope design with sides and bottom over lapping in the middle held by one Chicago rivet and no stitching The top flap being the closure but this origami style has five layers (with the back). Using cork leather reduces the bulk and weight. I used sides of 90x60 mm. Stitching could reduce the layers to three.

[@Crushanator1]

My biggest problem with so many of these wallets is I can't put paper insurance style cards in them. I ended up buying a $5 business card holder and ripping out the spread in the center, holds about a dozen cards lose and virtually indestructible

[@properfpv7160]

You just put your insurance, credit cards, loyalty cards etc on your digital wallet and only carry your drivers license and your bank card in your Apple wallet with a carbon fiber money clip. (Steel ones aren’t as good) Minimal, functional, attached to your phone. If it’s disconnected the phone drops a pin. I epoxied an AirTag on the money clip and can locate it with NFC, GPS, ( FindMy) and make it play a sound.

[@matthewdavis9437]

loose - opposite of tight lose - opposite of win

[@phr3ui559]

can you send a link to one?

[@Fetucinee]

The main problems with minimalist wallets is they don't have the capacity for what I need to carry and their lack of organization too often leaves one fumbling. They look great, fit in the front pocket easily--I don't deny their esthetic appeal. But in the end they to have to work for you.

[@dubester1982]

A lot of them I'd agree. I like organization too. The ones that scratched that itch the most for me was the Tauruscamp Grain and Open Sea Leather Houbei. Plenty of capacity and easy to keep organized. Cash capacity and access are pretty seamless too. I carry 10 cards daily btw, and at times 10+ slips of cash

[@Ashden96]

I have a wallet that can hold banknotes and some spare change, that I made out of some spare textile. I keep my cards between two slices of wood held together with a wide textile elastic, which I also made. Keeping your cards and money in the same place makes it easy to lose both at the same time lol.

[@diogomm710]

A leather envelope... My grandma taught my aunts to carry envelopes inside a bag instead of wallets. As a consequence, most of my cousins carry paper envelopes around. It does work.

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

True this.

[@r.l.royalljr.3905]

My mother bought a FireBox camping stove last year and the package she got came with this weird leather thing that she thought was a potholder at first. Did some looking into it and realized it's a minimalist wallet that looks kind of like this, basically a pouch with a foldover flap. She gave it to me and I decided to give it a try, and it's been my daily use wallet for half a year now with no complaints.

[@ElliFong]

It was meant for the other firebox addon but if it work, it work lol

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

😂😂😂

[@kaijffr]

I used ridge wallet with the money clip since 2016 and not a fan since it is bulky in the pocket, removed it, and last year i bought the one with cash strap and loving it, haven't thought of modifying it by removing one of the metal side like what you did in the video, might try it later.

[@The_Cholo]

Dude, i did the exact opposite, i used a knock off wallet with strap, it was okay, i used it for work, then i got one with a clip, i wont carry anything else now, fucking love it

[@Mustang46L]

I've had a Bellroy slim wallet for years now, still love it.

[@RPL8M24]

I made my first minimalist wallet, out of leather, but I had different problems, it was designed by someone else to only be a two compartment wallet, with only 2 pocket to keep stuff in, however I thought I could improvise a third pocket into it and get away with it. I was quite wrong, adding the extra pocket compromised the structural integrity to the point that whenever I put something else in the same pocket, it often catches the edge of the object going in and the wallet essentially is forced to bend in strange ways. I will be careful not to make such mistakes again. I still use mine as a daily driver.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

I use three compartments that holds cards, quick access, coins and bank notes and papers with no stitching and three pop button fastenings. I use cork leather. So far it had held up well in materials and daily carry. Reducing the bulk of the layers has other compromises. DIY allows me to pick how many cards to cater for. A depth of 5 to 20 mm is very easy to do.

[@RPL8M24]

@@geraldmcmullon2465 I don't have any experience with push/pop buttons yet, I plan to try and integrate into my work in the future. My choice of leather was more on the softer side, because I didn't predict it would be a little too soft for my use. I am trying different thickness and types now.

[@TurquoiseTurkey]

Really good video, tho the point felt a bit lost, the thumb nail made me think you where going be comparing yours to other minimalist wallets and why your design is best, then you kept referring to the “old” style but never compared this new design to the old one. And never really explained what made this new design so good. Seems like you have a bright KZbin future so keep up the good work!

[@ailurusfulgens1849]

The reason I like minimalist wallets is because of their ease of use. I hate looking through my wallet for something that should be easily accessible and the fact that I have to 1) open the wallet 2) pull out of the cards looking for the one I need and 3) close the wallet defeats the purpose to me. Maybe if it had a slot in the back so it could fit a quick access card it'd make the wallet a lot more usable without adding any element to it. Just my 2 cents tho, great work regardless

[@garynico9872]

you don't carry any cash?

[@Megaranator]

@@garynico9872 here you could easily get away with not using cash at all, but I do carry few bills just in case

[@LiqdPT]

Strange how by your intro on your balcony I just knew you lived in Canada. But I guessed Vancouver. So close and yet so far. Come to think of it, it kinda looks like my old place at Yonge and Eg

[@JamesKGraves]

Haha, good eye! (I’m not far from Yonge and Eg 😅)

[@LiqdPT]

@@JamesKGraves technically I lived on Dunsfold.

[@carmanterblanche]

I've been using a wallet from Corkor for over 3 years and it's so good. It's also made from Cork which is very soft but durable. Highly recommend.

[@tortron]

Been using an eagle creek silk undercover bra stash as my wallet/card holder for the last 10 or more years. About as minimalist as it gets, just a cradit card sized envelope with a snap. Can fit a few cards and folded up cash in them. I started using that when I went cycling around the world and wanted something I could hide easily, and it worked really well. Proba ly going to switch to something close but made of leather as the silk doesn't last as long as I'd like

[@The_D0C70R]

My wallet is a UK passport holder, it's never failed me. Nice big window for my ID and it's large enough to easily hold money folded down the center.

[@ferhaanmuradin6698]

Awesome just got the template gonna try make this one with my Dad! New subscriber man! Keep it up!

[@EldenLord84]

My biggest issue with the aluminum sandwich minimalist wallets is they require two hands. If I’m holding my daughter and I need to get a card out, it’s a pain in the ass. With a thin leather bifold I can easily get cards out and put them back with one hand. The design of the metal sandwich just doesn’t make logical sense.

[@yugorisfriwan]

Yeah had to replace a couple of my debit/credit cards in the past because of the wear it caused by these minimalist wallets, the electronic strip or whatever would kind of scrape off and i couldnt use them at the atm anymore, this is a pretty nice solution i would say

[@LisaGalliano]

It’s a good one!!

[@WarikoX]

Nice video, nice edition, nice wallet! Reminds me my CrazyHorseCraft minimalist wallet.

[@zvonimirbertic2531]

My man....this wallet is awesome.🔥🔥 I'm speechless. 🙂

[@JamesKGraves]

Thanks so much!

[@derpscythe]

I never understood the whole apeal of the minimalist wallet, but maybe that's just because I'm more of a big o'l cowboy wallet.

[@stuffchat]

Things can't even carry money in it. Isn't that the point???

[@Iog]

Similar take on minimalist matters, and a fellow Canadian in my city? Subbed.

[@JamesKGraves]

Welcome to the channel!

[@strictlyyoutube6881]

I have a very slim wallet that I got from Tk Max for £10. It has been with me to several countries. In a pair of Jeans it snugly fits around your thigh. You can stick some notes in there, but you wouldn't want to use it to carry around wads of cash.

[@kilananderson6027]

Such an awesome wallet!! Is this pattern available for purchase?

[@JamesKGraves]

Thank you! It is indeed (for the princely sum of $0.00). I've added it to the site now; feel free to use the link above to the website!

[@phiewpoint]

Nice video bro! It looks like Peter McKinnon style… I have never seen a video of you. The algorithm was so kind to bring me here. Liked and subbed ❤️

[@schmidvid]

Dude … how the leathery duck do you only have 5k subs? Prepare for some massive growth in the next few weeks/months … 100k in sight

[@JamesKGraves]

Wow, thanks so much! Let’s hope you’re right 😅

[@danielvargo4498]

I am a bellroy fan boy period love all of their products ❤

[@AjmalShahaban]

I love minimalism with dark brown leather.

[@laur385]

Hello! I would love to see you build a watch bracelet!!

[@amila247]

It should not be tiny nor bigger, what is essential max 5 cards and notes un folded. Wallet folded. No RFID or charging or carbon alluminium etc.

[@xoxoxyx]

All those wallet either heavy or bulky with little spaces for cards or money and coin.

[@Piston1776]

Are you willing to sell this? I need one for my trip but I am not a leather worker. Been looking at different designs and so far haven't found anything that appeals to me. Thank you!

[@properfpv7160]

I use the Apple Wallet with a carbon fiber money clip. Works great.

[@JamesKGraves]

Been meaning to try this for a while!

[@properfpv7160]

@@JamesKGraves just put all your cards in your digital wallet and only carry one cc and DL plus cash.

[@Mike-t5r9q]

​@properfpv7160 even cc you don't even need with you since that can go in your digital wallet as well. I just keep my ID with me and my health card then everything else is in my digital wallet

[@_Diditee_]

Bro you’re so underrated. Please continue grinding and make more videos. You got yourself a new sub

[@JamesKGraves]

Thank you so much! Welcome aboard!

[@dpyne909]

The Franklin from Lost Dutchman is the solution. I own six or seven wallets and the Franklin is the one with the most pocket time.

[@dickygouw]

Great video I think minimalist wallet is for whom willing to declutter and carrying only what they need Personally i hate pocket bulk and back pocket wallet are prone to pickpockets and not healthy for your back

[@jacksmachine1874]

Problem with the leather one is, especially with technology always on the rise, without RFID blocker from metal your cards can get hacked.

[@ihak707]

It's funny, this is relatively similar to a wallet I got for free when I bought jewelery from a swedish company called Vacier Edit: which I carry everyday btw, it's a great design

[@T.Rahman1]

I saw a video of a money clip catching notes can u plz make video on that ??

[@hritteshghosh8545]

Best is with no wallet I still don't use wallet because I don't know why but I never found it useful.

[@robduncan599]

Isn't it with minimal wallet, comes minimal storage/ usefulness? Usual fashion over function.

[@JamesKGraves]

Depends on your needs, I guess. Personally, since I only carry 4-5 cards, I find it more efficient for me to have something minimal and unobtrusive. If you require more storage, then for sure you’ll need something bigger

[@robduncan599]

@@JamesKGraves Thanks for your reply . Sure if you only need minimal, thats fair enough . I don't carry much myself , however i use old-fashioned tryfold nylon wallet, which is a bit flexible, but it there to carry loads more if and when needed . A bit like my every day bag , a 15 litres bag would probably do mostly ,, however a 30 litre compressed down does the same job , and carries way more when you pop in the shop for a loaf and bag of veg . But yes your right horses for course. Cheers .

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

Damn, that road is in serious need of resurfacing!

[@mateowoetam]

Very nice, I would just add a coin slot on the other side

[@MattSeesGray]

Please tell me where you got that denim Sherpa jacket. I need that coat in my life.

[@MattSeesGray]

Also, those metal minimalist wallets will put holes in your jeans eventually. I’ll always carry some type of leather wallet because of that. Had a great matte black aluminum wallet, all machined from one piece of metal, but it put holes in two of my favorite pair of jeans. Took a couple years, but still 🤷‍♂️

[@JamesKGraves]

It’s a Levi’s, from Marks. Glad you like it 😅

[@JamesKGraves]

That’s a good point! There are some beautiful designs out there, but at the end of the day, I find nothing beats a decent leather wallet for functionality

[@Bigcory777]

Been in the minimalist wallet game for over 12 years and I have come to realize nothing beats a classic billfold

[@tacyepengelly7443]

Like this a lot!!

[@JamesKGraves]

Thank you!

[@bigmango202]

My only problem with minimalist wallets is the lack of coin space and receipt space

[@matthewdavis9437]

You made a leather card holder, not a wallet. This can't hold both cash and cards and is worse than the minimalist wallet you showed in that regard.

[@brucebelvin2058]

My minimalist wallet is a rubber band

[@OnTheRiver66]

I love my Trayvax Ascent wallet. I use it all the time. My next favorite is TRAVAX Original.2.0. Both are fantastic. You cannot beat these wallets for connivence and durability,. Best wallets ever! No more back-pocket wallets EVER!

[@ratulsaha9487]

Normal huge wallets are already not enough for the number of cards I have. These things are never gonna work for me lol

[@mackinyoungin]

Agent Smith found his true calling in leather work😅😅

[@WesternRAM]

What watch are you wearing?

[@jamiedalton2623]

I think I would lose one of these, just because they're so small, I'm not sure.. Nice work though

[@ValisFan3]

I have a George Costanza wallet. A big lump in my pocket with everything I could possibly need. This means a lot of cards, a lot of change, my keys, a big wad of bills, a lot of receipts, coupons, dental floss., and more.

[@joshuacornelius25]

Why are you trying to cast fireballs at us during the intro?

[@jestempies]

The best minimalist wallet I've found so far is DesignNest's DAX. You can get one in leather as well. Essentially what you're trying to create is a small pouch that has a way of presenting the cards, and your design doesn't present them very well.

[@JamesKGraves]

That type of pull-out design is one way to go, and I can see the appeal, but it isn’t the only way. Everyone is entitled to their preference but, like the vast majority of minimalist wallets, mine aren’t intended to present anything, just to store your cards in a tidy package.

[@jestempies]

@@JamesKGraves Of course, and I appreciate the leather choice and quality. Having tried a few minimalist wallets, for me the ease of use, especially with the magnetic clasp/pull-out tab is very high, so I'd love to see more options in that direction, hence my comment :)

[@bigg4089]

You could see into the wallet a flat strap that passes under the cards when you insert them, and then once opened, pull it to present the cards.

[@tsunamidev]

so its a card envelope

[@shampoable]

Why are these called wallets though? All they can actually do is hold cards

[@robbobstone]

In the beginning of the video I thought you lived in a black and white world haha

[@professorthree]

Nice. It's like a little leather diaper for your credit cards.

[@kieljacinto3509]

*for me i just need space for coins and paper money and cards or id.

[@myerwerl]

My problem with it is that its not practical. Its minimal just for the sake of being minimal. Why not just put a leather and a rubber band around it and call it a day? Its minimal alright.

[@suhaybfaisal5102]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@adamwilson1691]

I honestly never understood the appeal of metal wallets. they look extremely uncomfortable.

[@tomm2639]

As someone who hates this "money paper clip being a wallet" trend I thought u would provide good points to why it's such nonsense but instead u made some mini leather wallet thing? 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@rzlb5]

"money paper clip" become a wallet is trending, I have no ideas how it look like... Can you name one brand of such wallet?

[@jx4355]

Finally ! Im bored at home. 😂

[@JamesKGraves]

😄

[@The4syyth]

Imo minimalist wallet are stupid. Yes i said stupid! You can only carry “your most important” card and some of money. I uded to have pioneer, xtow, stow, kamino and a lot of card sleeves leather wallet. The problem with all these wallets were you need to buy more wallet to “bring the rest of least important” card or stuff that used to be in your big wallet. In the end you’ll just making your bag bigger and more unorganized. I finally throw out my “so cool looking minimalist wallet” and use my big ol patina leather wallet.

[@666Seppo666]

I only see minimalist picture frames😅

[@devaraft]

Lmao I always lost my wallet so I have to buy the big long woman wallet. This video ain't for me but it's interesting regardless

[@JamesKGraves]

Haha, at least you get plenty of storage space!

[@TasuraX]

when you hit 1 million subs which will happen for sure, invite me into a video please

[@JamesKGraves]

I appreciate your optimism 😄 hit me up if it ever happens 😅

[@ialeksandrov]

I'll tell you one little secret, all phones have an NFC module. That's it, the wallet is no longer needed. Do not thank)

[@GreatGodSajuuk]

You are kind of screwed if your phone dies though. But you can always just use one of those wallet style phone cases that has a space for a couple of cards to just always have your ID and main payment card on hand if needed.

[@ialeksandrov]

@@GreatGodSajuuk My passport will not fit into such a wallet, unless a driver's license. The phone is always with me, and I can forget my wallet at home, especially if there is no need to go somewhere. And I'm not in the habit of walking around with a dead phone. I always put it on charge at night, I have enough for a day. There have been no problems for many years.

[@haxkztasy]

well... this is why i personally always wear something where i can put my normal fucking wallet into, instead of going for a "minimalist wallet" cause... in my opinion: they just suck fat butt. xD me loves to have a normal wallet, sooooooooo much easier to carry and you have enough space for literally evrything. xD

[@lotfibouhedjeur]

5 minutes into the video and I still have no idea what it is you're trying to tell us. What a waste.

[@pedroclaro7822]

Nothing more minimal than my two elastic straps. I stack the card and cross the elastics over them. Not as quick to 'deploy' but I use a proper wallet for ID, driver's license, two cards and a few paper bills. Also a separate coin pocket. Most places I go to I only need the main wallet. The coin pocket is a backup with change for machines and such. The card stack is for anytime I go shopping and stuff - more specific needs.

[@u_wind_sprint4393]

too expensive

[@Mizai]

most of them are overpriced dropshipping scam

[@Infohazard321]

I think you made it 8 minutes by accident. Let me fix it for you Cash and coins

[@ToyLatrine]

Too much hands