It takes up no room in a pocket. Colt is a horizontal leather card holder made
for the cards you use daily and a few folded bills. It does not replace a crowded wallet, it
reduces what you carry. Suitable for women and men.
Handmade Leather Card Holder Features
Six to eight cards
Colt carries 6 to 8 cards. They sit horizontally in the side slots, so you know
which card is where without looking. At a register you pull one out in a single movement.
A middle section for cash
Between the card slots there is a section for folded bills. Your cash travels with
your cards, which means there is no second wallet to carry.
No snap, no fold
Colt is a single flat piece measuring 3.3" x 4.1" (8.5 x 10.5 cm). Because there
is no snap and nothing folds over, it adds no bulk and does not show through a front or a back
pocket.
Your name on it, if you want
Name embossing is free. You give the name when you place the order. If it is a
gift, the card holder comes out of the box with their name already pressed into the leather.
Colt Card Holder Dimensions and Material
Colt comes in a single dark brown and a horizontal shape. There is contrast tan stitching along
the edge and an embossed salamander on the front. Because the surface is never sanded down, every
Colt carries the grain of the hide it came from, and on a piece this plain the leather is most of
what you are looking at.
Full-grain leather: the topmost, densest-fibered layer of the hide, its surface
never sanded or thinned. Over the years it darkens rather than wears out, and the small scratches
of daily use largely disappear when you rub them with a finger.
Colt handmade genuine leather card holder specifications
| Leather |
Full-grain calfskin, approx. 1.2-1.3 mm |
| Tanning |
Semi-vegetable tanning method |
| Dimensions |
3.3" x 4.1" (8.5 x 10.5 cm), horizontal |
| Card capacity |
6 to 8 cards |
| Cash section |
In the middle, folded bills |
| Coin pocket |
None |
| Closure |
None, flat card holder |
| Color |
Dark brown (single color) |
| Name embossing |
Free, optional |
| Production |
Handmade |
What Fits in the Colt?
- Cards: 6 to 8, in the side slots
- Folded bills: in the middle section
- ID and driver's license: in the card slots
- Coins: none
- Receipts and paper: no, they swell it immediately
An honest limit: Colt is a card holder, not a wallet. Past 8 cards the slots
strain and a card can bend on its way in. The leather is tight for the first couple of
weeks and then takes the shape of what you keep in it, which is normal for unlined full-grain and
not a defect. If you want a coin pocket as well, Colin has one. If
you want a full bill compartment, Classico is the classic-size
option.
How to Pair the Colt
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Front pocket: Colt is flat enough to live in a front trouser pocket, which
is where a lot of people prefer a card holder: nothing to sit on, and nothing visible from
behind.
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At the office: if you carry a briefcase like
Wavebag, Colt sits in the inner pocket and your cards stay
together.
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The Semender pairing: use Colt with
Satchelbag: both are built on the same plain, flat logic.
Colt Card Holder Care
- The leather darkens and gains character over time. That is not a flaw, it is patina
- Wipe it with a dry cloth once a month and apply leather balm a few times a year
- Do not force a card into a full slot. Unlined leather stretches, and it does not tighten
back
- If it gets wet, let it dry on its own at room temperature. Radiators and hair dryers stiffen
leather
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards does the Colt hold?
Six to eight, in the side slots. Past eight the slots strain and a card can bend on its way in. Colt is designed to reduce what you carry rather than to hold everything, which is the difference between a card holder and a wallet.
Does cash fit in it?
Yes, folded, in the middle section between the card slots. It takes a few bills rather than a thick fold, so you are not carrying a second wallet for cash. For a full-width bill compartment, Classico is the classic-size option.
Can it be carried in a front pocket?
Yes, and that is what it is built for. Colt is a single flat piece at 3.3" x 4.1" (8.5 x 10.5 cm) with no snap and nothing folding over, so it adds no bulk. A lot of people move to a card holder specifically to stop sitting on a wallet.
The slots feel tight at first. Is that normal?
Yes. Unlined full-grain leather starts tight and then takes the shape of the cards you keep in it, usually within a couple of weeks. Forcing an extra card in during that period is what stretches a slot permanently, so give it time instead.
Is there a coin pocket?
No. Colt is cards and folded bills only, and coins pushed into a card slot will misshape it. If you want a small leather piece that carries change as well, Colin has a dedicated coin pocket.
Can I have my name embossed on it?
Yes, and it is free. You give the name when you place the order and it is pressed into the leather rather than printed on top, so it ages with the surface. Note that a personalized piece cannot be returned for a change of mind.
Colt is what is left after you take out everything you were carrying out of habit.
