In front of that slot is another slot, but with a cut-out at the corner to allow you to pull out the card easily. While the corner cutout was meant for easy access, it's ironic that this slot was a tight fit because of the extra elastic cutout in the slot behind it. It is harder to pull your card out of this slot than the other slots. Durability

Shell cordovan is leather made from the fibrous flat connective tissue (or shell) beneath the hide on the horse's rump. I found a 100 year old company that would create these heirloom quality canisters for me. They are handmade and will keep your tea leaves, coffee beans or anything that you need dry for years to come. Unless you are a leather aficionado that truly appreciates the beauty and longevity of shell cordovan and has extra cash lying around, the Slim Wallet would be the reasonable choice for most. Conclusion Being a leather wallet, the NOMAD Slim Wallet will not be anything new if you've had any experience with leather products. Leather ages beautifully, and the patina of a leather product is the main appeal to many. Over the years, I progressed through a series of wallets which, in some ways, represented phases of my life. When I was into streetwear, I splurged on a Porter X KAWS wallet on my first trip to Japan. Then, I moved on to a Supreme X Comme Des Garcon wallet, marking the peak of my Supreme obsession.

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Compared to regular leather, shell cordovan is smoother and exceptionally durable. It's a difference in quality that you can feel. Shell cordovan is widely regarded as the apex of leather grades, often used in high-end bespoke leather shoes. HORWEEN is the most renowned producer of it. So, HORWEEN shell cordovan is simply the best of the best, which also explains the price. The Nitecore MH11 with the NOMAD Shell Cordovan Wallet. I like to put my notes, unfolded, here to see and pull out the note I want easily. The tension of this slot was tight enough to hold even just one note. However, anything longer than a 1000-yen note (15cm), you would be able to see a glimpse of it when the wallet is closed.

Wallets, no matter how minimal the design aims to be, need to hold coins. Period. It would be much less minimal if you have to bring along another coin pouch to hold loose change. Durability The last thing I want is to worry that something will break down mid-travel, especially since you'll be unlikely to bring along a replacement wallet. StyleThe NOMAD Slim Wallet is no exception. The design is contemporary and simple, but the leather character is really what adds that bit of ruggedness that I love NOMAD for. And that ruggedness will only develop more character with age. The leather used on the Slim Wallet is vegetable-tanned, but you'll notice that NOMAD also offers a limited-edition Shell Cordovan Wallet. It's a different material. Nomad’s “Card for AirTag” helps the AirTag fit comfortably in traditional wallets. Samuel Polay / Input The imprint is just a deboss into the leather, thus has no color. While it looks subtle, I thought it was unnecessary, though understandable. Material Even though NOMAD is known to release some of the most rugged products, you will not find any difference in durability compared to other leather products.

In the post about the new wallets, I spent a fair amount of time on Nomad’s use of “Thermoformed leather” to mold and shape the wallets. The result is a soft curve as the leather approaches the seams. It looks and feels nice, but I suspect it has the added advantage of increasing the wallet’s strength while still allowing the leather to stretch just enough to hold the cards securely in place. The soft curves are unlike anything I’ve seen on a leather wallet, and I appreciate Nomad taking this extra step when designing the products. Both of our leather options are naturally and minimally treated and will therefore easily scuff and mark within the first weeks days of use. With time, scuffs and marks will buff out into a rich and lustrous patina. If you’re after an authentic leather patina that evolves with time, this is absolutely the wallet for you.On the exterior of the wallet, there is a single “easy access” card slot. I use this for my credit card since it's the one I access most frequently. As someone who wishes to experience travel without babying my belongings, I abuse my travel gear in various ways. The real advantage of shell cordovan is its durability. The smaller pores are what makes it have a smoother finish and a more brilliant luster. The functional advantage to the smaller pores is that they are more water-resistant. So much so that, even though the same amount of material is used for both, the Shell Cordovan Wallet appears to be smaller because it doesn't bend as much at the fold.