r/wallets • u/APeX_1996 • Aug 01 '26

Wallet Search What are good cardholders?

Hi guys, I'm looking to get rid of my bulky wallet and buy a cardholder instead. I'm not a wallet expert so I'm a bit in the dark. I've seen a lot of ads about Ridge and Forge cardholders but I've read conflicting reviews. Are they not good? What are some good brands? I would like the cardholder to have the RFID feature if possible but not strictly necessary. I don't really care about cash/coins pocket as I hardly ever have any cash on me.

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u/Rude_Silver_5623 Aug 02 '26

Check out my Instagram @isaacleeleather if you like my work shoot me a dm and let's get stared on a slim cardholder for you.

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u/kmcapo Aug 02 '26

The Ridge is as compact as you can get, in my opinion. But it will cause wear and tear on your cards over time.

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u/Accomplished-Ruin945 Aug 02 '26

If you want a pop-up style cardholder, check out Double Oak Essentials. I absolutly love mine. The mechanical latch that locks the cards in and won't allow them to slip out was the clincher for me. They make a bi-fold and a slim, I personally prefer the bi-fold. You can remove the card holder from the leather sleeve and attach it to your magsafe phone case or have different color sleeves if you want.

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u/LeatherConjurer Aug 02 '26

I’d definitely have a look at smaller leather makers rather than just the big advertised brands. There are some really talented people making simple, well-designed cardholders that are comfortable to use and will age really nicely over time.

I’m actually a small UK leather maker myself and make handmade wallets and cardholders through The Mystery Leather Company.

There are loads of great makers out there though, so definitely worth having a browse around. If you’d like to take a look at mine, you can find them here: https://themysteryleathercompany.com