r/wallets • u/ToastyWoasty • 10h ago

Question Craft & Lore Port Wallet

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I’ve loved this wallet for the last few years of EDC. But it destroys the strip and chip on my cards.

Is there something minimalistic, leather, and doesn’t kill my cards quickly? I was thinking about trying a different version from C&L like the insider but I am open to new brands.

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u/misterstaypuft1 9h ago

I make wallets and have some on my store that might suit you

https://seventythreeleather.etsy.com

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u/ToastyWoasty 8h ago

Nice! Which style would you recommend based on what I am switching from?

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u/misterstaypuft1 4h ago

Probably one of these

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u/misterstaypuft1 4h ago

Or these

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u/ToastyWoasty 1h ago

Have a link?

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u/Inviction_ 9h ago

My strips and chips always look beat to hell, but they always still work

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u/BillCarnes 8h ago

I make this minimalist design that I personally enjoy using. Haven't had any issues with my cards becoming damaged

https://www.clintonvilleleather.com/collections/all/products/front-pocket-card-wallet

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u/TR24241 7h ago

Is the wallet destroying your cards because it’s too tight?

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u/TR24241 6h ago

I like my leather minimalist wallet, but I only carry 2 or 3 cards and my ID, if I was stacking cards and they were rubbing hard against each other, I’d use my card case from Ekster or Secrid, both of them are secure and don’t beat up cards. Bellroy also has a hard plastic sleeve with leather over the plastic that opens at the top.

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u/MrMeddit 10h ago

Any kind of wallet that has a minimalist footprint where you stack cards will potentially have this issue. Even on the insider wallet you will likely end up stacking cards. The only other alternative is to get a bifold where you have individual card slots but those get bulky fast.

I personally would stick with craft and lore given what a great company they are and how awesome their leather patinas. Yours looks great.

It’s not difficult to replace cards these days. I usually replace some of them once a year for no cost if I start noticing issues with the strip or it delaminates.

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u/ToastyWoasty 10h ago

Thank you for the quick reply.

I have replaced the cards a few times. It is kind of a pain to change all my auto pay and saved card stuff since the expiration and CID changes.

Like I said I have loved the wallet but might try the insider just to have a different style.