It takes up no room at all. Neva is a slim horizontal leather card holder for
carrying your cards without a wallet in your pocket. There is a slot on each face and one in the
middle, holding 5 to 7 cards in total. The wave cut across the mouth is what separates it from a
plain flat card holder. Suitable for women and men.
Minimal Slim Leather Card Holder Features
A slim horizontal shape
Neva measures 2.8" x 4.1" (7 x 10.5 cm) and is cut flat and horizontal. It goes
into a front trouser pocket, an inside jacket pocket or a small bag without announcing itself. It
was designed for people who prefer to carry less.
Three slots, 5 to 7 cards
Neva has 3 slots: one card pocket on each face and one down the middle. That holds
5 to 7 cards in total. Cards go in from the top, so you keep the one you use most
at the front and the rest behind it.
A wave-cut mouth
The mouth of the card pockets is not cut straight; it curves in a shallow wave.
That cut makes a card easier to push out with a thumb, and it is also what gives Neva a shape of
its own among flat card holders.
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.
Neva Card Holder Dimensions and Material
Neva comes in a single dark brown. Because the surface is never sanded down, every one carries
the grain of the hide it came from, which shows more on a piece this plain than on anything larger.
There is contrast stitching along the edge and an embossed salamander on one face.
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.
Neva minimal genuine leather card holder specifications
| Leather |
Full-grain calfskin, approx. 1.2-1.3 mm |
| Tanning |
Semi-vegetable tanning method |
| Dimensions |
2.8" x 4.1" (7 x 10.5 cm), horizontal |
| Form |
Flat slim card holder |
| Slots |
3, one on each face and one in the middle |
| Card capacity |
5 to 7 cards |
| Cash |
Limited; one thinly folded bill fits the middle slot |
| Coin pocket |
None |
| Mouth |
Wave cut |
| Color |
Dark brown (single color) |
| Name embossing |
Free, optional |
| Production |
Handmade |
What Fits in the Neva?
- Cards: 5 to 7 across 3 slots
- Bills: at most one thinly folded note, squeezed into the middle slot
- ID and driver's license: in the card slots
- Coins: none
An honest limit: Neva is a card holder, not a wallet. The slots are cut to card size, so a
thick fold of cash will not go in; one thinly folded bill in the middle slot is the
practical maximum. There is no coin pocket, and past 7 cards the slots strain. If
you want cash to travel with the cards, Colt has a middle section built
for folded bills. If you need a full bill compartment,
Classico is the classic-size option.
How to Pair the Neva
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In a pocket: Neva is slim and horizontal, so it does not show through a
front trouser pocket. This is the point of it.
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With a bag: in a small bag like Moonbag,
Neva keeps the cards together instead of loose at the bottom.
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The Semender pairing: use Neva with
Satchelbag: both are built plain and flat.
Neva 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 an extra card into a full slot. Unlined leather stretches and 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 Neva hold?
Five to seven, across three slots: one on each face and one in the middle. Past seven the slots strain and cards start to sit proud of the leather. Neva is built to reduce what you carry rather than to hold a full set of cards.
Does cash fit in it?
Barely, and only one thinly folded bill in the middle slot. The slots are cut to card size, so a thick fold will not go in. If you want cash to travel with the cards, Colt has a dedicated middle section for folded bills at a similar size.
What is the wave cut for?
Two things. The curved mouth lets you push a card out with a thumb instead of pinching it at the edge, and it gives Neva a recognizable shape among flat card holders, which otherwise all look the same. It is a cut in the leather rather than an added part.
Will it fit in a front pocket?
Yes. At 2.8" x 4.1" (7 x 10.5 cm) and flat, Neva sits in a front trouser pocket without an outline, which is why many people move to a card holder in the first place: there is nothing to sit on and nothing visible from behind.
Is there a coin pocket?
No. Neva is cards only, and coins pushed into a card slot will misshape it quickly on a piece this small. If you carry change every day, Zeno has a zipped coin pocket and Colin has a dedicated one.
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.
Neva is the smallest thing you can carry and still have everything you need.
