Arno is a vertical leather card holder that carries your cards and folded cash
together. It has 4 compartments: 2 wave-cut card pockets on the front, 1 pocket on the
back with a thumb window, and 1 compartment in the middle set aside for cash. It works for women
and men alike.
Vertical Card Holder with a Cash Pocket: Features
A compartment just for cash
In the middle of Arno sits a compartment reserved for cash. Fold a bill
in four and slip it in there, and it never gets mixed up with your cards. In
Zaz, which is the same size, cash shares a slot with the cards; in Arno it has a place of its
own.
Back pocket with a thumb window
The back pocket has an oval window. Keep the card you use most there and slide it up through the
window with your thumb. It is a handy spot for the transit or debit card you pull out again and
again during the day.
Two wave-cut front pockets
The front has 2 card pockets, one above the other, both with a wave-cut mouth.
The corners of your cards stay exposed, so you catch them with a finger and pull. Arno's
siblings Zaz and Neva share this cut.
Your name on the card holder, if you like
Arno comes with free name debossing up to 18 characters. If it is a gift, it
comes out of the box with their name already on it.
Arno Card Holder Size and Material
Arno comes in a single dark brown and has a character of its own. Contrast orange stitching
runs along the edge, and an embossed salamander logo sits in the lower corner of the front.
Because the surface is never sanded down, every Arno carries its own grain; depending on the
light, some areas look more matte and others more glossy. In the first days the leather is firm
and the pockets are snug.
Full-grain leather is the top and densest layer of the hide, left unsanded.
It darkens with use, and small everyday scratches largely disappear when you rub them with your
thumb.
Arno vertical leather card holder with cash pocket specifications
| Leather |
Full-grain cowhide, approx. 1.2 to 1.3 mm (3 to 3.5 oz) |
| Tanning |
Semi-vegetable tanned |
| Size |
3" x 3.9" (7.5 x 10 cm) |
| Form |
Vertical card holder, wave-cut front pockets |
| Compartments |
4: 2 front card pockets, 1 back pocket with a thumb window, 1 cash compartment |
| Card capacity |
4 to 6 cards |
| Cash |
Separate compartment in the middle; a bill goes in folded in four |
| Coin pocket |
None |
| Color |
Brown (single color) |
| Name debossing |
Free, up to 18 characters |
| Production |
Handmade |
What Fits in an Arno?
- Cards: 4 to 6 in total, across the 3 card pockets
- Bills: folded in four, in the cash compartment in the middle
- Coins: none
- ID and driver's license: they sit in one of the card pockets
An honest limit: Arno is a small 3" x 3.9" (7.5 x 10 cm) card holder, so a bill cannot go in
unfolded. The pockets are snug in the first days and strain past 4 to 6 cards. If you carry
more cards, Wave
takes 6 to 8; if you carry a thick stack of cash, our
Soldi
cash wallet takes up to 50 bills.
How to Carry It
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Every day: Arno rides in a front pocket or an inside jacket pocket. Cards and
cash sit in separate compartments, so at the register you find what you need without
digging.
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If you want its sibling: the three-compartment version of the same size,
without a cash pocket, is
Zaz.
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A Semender pairing: use Arno with
Satchelbag or
Mini Lawbag.
Caring for Your Arno
- Arno's leather darkens and gains character over time. That is not a flaw, that is patina
- Wipe it with a dry cloth once a month, and use a leather balm a few times a year
- The pockets are snug at first; as you carry your cards, the leather takes their shape
- 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 Arno card holder hold?
Arno has 3 card pockets and holds 4 to 6 cards in total. Spread them across the 2 wave-cut pockets on the front and the thumb-window pocket on the back. Cash goes into its own compartment in the middle, so it does not take room from the cards. If you carry more cards, our Wave model is the better fit.
What is the difference between Arno and Zaz?
Both are vertical leather card holders measuring 3" x 3.9" (7.5 x 10 cm). Zaz has 3 compartments, and cash shares one with the cards. Arno has 4: cash goes into its own compartment in the middle, and the back pocket has an oval window that lets you push a card out with your thumb.
What is the thumb window for?
The oval window on Arno's back pocket makes the card easy to get out. Put your thumb on the window and push the card up, and it slides out of the pocket mouth. It is a practical home for the card you use most during the day, such as a transit or debit card.
Does cash fit in Arno?
Yes. Arno has a compartment in the middle reserved for cash. Because the card holder is 3" x 3.9" (7.5 x 10 cm), you fold a bill in four to put it in. If you carry a thick stack of cash, look at our Soldi cash wallet, which takes up to 50 bills.
Does Arno have a coin pocket?
No. Arno is designed for cards and folded bills. If you want to carry coins too, our Zeno model has a zippered coin pocket.
Can I have my name put on Arno?
Of course. Name debossing is free, up to 18 characters. Just tell us the name you want when you place your order. If it is a gift, the card holder comes out of the box with their name already on it.
Arno is made for people who want to carry both their cards and their cash in a small card
holder.
