Front Pocket Wallets Handmade Minimalist Originals

The minimalist revolution is upon us! Front pocket wallets are everywhere.

Powered by Kickstarter and crowd funding, entrepreneurs are born daily, hoping to ride the next 'hot' minimalist wallet design straight to the bank.

Even the folks at JooJoobs are not immuned to the influence Kickstarter has had on the wallet industry.

We've been approached by multiple hopefuls looking for a manufacturing partner. Don't worry, we've turned them all down.

Though there has been some truly awesome designs emerge from Kickstarter (this will be a separate blog article) over the years, the vast majority of the designs lack functionality, creativity and marketability.

For those you that love traditional, handmade, rustic designs, there will always be a home away from home right here at JooJoobs.

Front Pocket Wallets

The JooJoobs collection of front pocket wallets can be divided into 5 sub categories.

1. Sleeve Wallets
2. Hybrid Sleeve Wallets with Cash Pocket
3. Minimalist Money Clip Wallets
4. Slim Bifold Wallets
5. Single Pocket Envelop Wallets

Sleeve Wallets

Sleeve wallets are without saying, very slim minimalist wallets.

The slimmest version is the single pocket. JooJoobs no longer makes the single pocket because the double pocket sleeve outsold it approximately 20 to 1, so naturally it was discontinued.

The slight sacrifice you make by adding the one extra layer of leather is quickly mitigated by the functionality that is gained, and multiplied with daily use.

Having quick access to your bank card and drivers license is a wallet must.

Below you can see the JooJoobs #039 Sleeve Wallet. It comes in our original distressed leather and the dark distressed leather.

Personalized Sleeve Wallet

Dark Distressed Leather

Like the majority of the JooJoobs collection, these wallets are available for personalization. 

Hybrid Sleeve Wallets with Cash Pocket

Do you like the super low profile of a sleeve wallet design but want to a carry a little bit more inside?

We have you covered:

Our signature Front Pocket Wallet design is the perfect minimalist hybrid sleeve wallet design.

It features a super slim front pocket profile combined with quick access pockets and a centralized cash pocket.

Boring Name, Awesome Wallet!

Dark Distressed Leather

How Do You Personalize the Wallets?

To personalize your purchase, follow these steps:

1. Select 'Personalized' from the drop-down menu.
2. Once your selected 'Personalized', a text box magically appears.
3. Enter your instructions, i.e. your initials, preferred font or monogram and the placement location.
4. Checkout.  We do the rest.

What Monogram or Fonts are Available?

If a font is free for us to download, you are allowed to use it.

Our favorite website full of fun free fonts is Dafont.com.

We also have a monogram chart you can pick from. (See below)

1. Times New Roman font - no limit on characters.
2. Arial font - no limit on characters.
3. Papyrus font - no limit on characters.
4. Circle monogram - generally the surname goes in the middle. Don't assume we will guess what you want, just tell us. i.e. Please put K in the middle.
5. B+K - only available for two letters with a plus sign in-between.
6. Anchor monogram - only available for two letters.
7. Single Letter only.
8. 3 letters with dots in-between.
9. Middle Letter bigger - generally the surname goes in the middle. Don't assume we will guess what you want, just tell us. i.e. Please put K in the middle.
10. Letter inside Circle - only for single letters.
11. Line Separator - available only for two letters.
12. Brackets - no limit on characters, looks better with less.

Minimalist Money Clip Wallets

Let us introduce to you the newest members of the JooJoobs family: Minimalist Money Clip Wallets.

Minimalist Money Clip Wallet

Dark Distressed Leather

These little fellas are selling like hot cakes, and with good reason.

Why?

Because they're made from premium distressed leather, hand-stitched with waxed nylon thread and the money clip is made from stainless steel.

Here are the awesome features of this wallet:

• Stainless Steel Clip
• Size: 3″ by 4″
• Metric Size: 7.5 cm by 10 cm
• Holds 6 cards + folded cash
• Premium Distressed Leather
• Our signature hand-stitching
• All products are handmade, made to order

Front Pocket Bifold Wallets

Still not sold on sleeve wallets or money clip wallets?

No worries, variety is the spice of life.

Minimalist bifold wallets are the next step up in size and functionality, with the main difference being the added dedicated unfolded cash pocket.

Please note, our slim bifold wallets are strictly designed for USA currency. Canadian, UK or Australian currencies do not fit into these wallets.

Made from Distressed Leather

Made from Vegetable Tanned Leather

Initially, the above two wallets look the same, with the same pocket layout and overall size but they do have a lot of differences.

For the Minimalist Bifold made from distressed leather, I have a video below that can explain its features.

Premium Minimalist Bifold Wallet

In 2016, we set out to design a super slim, minimalist bifold wallet that was still made by hand, not in a factory.

The biggest factor in determining a wallet's thickness is the thickness of the leather and the number of layers of leather used in the design, plain and simple.

So we looked and looked until we found the perfect vegetable tanned leather that was only 0.5 mm thick. Yes, that is correct, half a millimeter.

With our new super slim leather in hand, the BillHolds collection was born.

0.5 mm thick Vegetable Tanned Leather

Custom Designed Gift Box Included

Key Features of the BillHolds Wallet

• Fits unfolded USA currency
• Finished Folded edges
• Saddle Stitching
• Premium Vegtan Leather
• Holds 16+ credit cards
• Size: 3.25″ by 4.25″
• Canvas lining
• Awesome Gift Box Included

Please note, this is one of the only wallets that we don't offer personalization.

Single Pocket Envelop Wallets

Not Personalized, Available on Amazon

Personalized, Order on JooJoobs.com

The single pocket envelop wallets are essentially sleeve wallets with a closure flap.

They can also be utilize as coin pocket wallets.

Production & Shipping

All our products are made to order taking 1 – 5 days to make.

Once made, shipping takes 1 – 4 weeks depending on where you live and the service you select when checking out.

USA customers with a physical address can use Fedex with delivery in 3 – 5  business days.

If you live outside the USA, please visit our FAQ.

Direct from Amazon

We've added some of our listings to the Amazon warehouses for quick, domestic delivery.

If you want your wallet purchase to be personalized, you have to purchase directly from our shop or our Etsy shop, else you can utilize the listings we placed on Amazon.

• Envelop Wallet with Natural Tan Stitching
• Envelop Wallet with Dark Brown Stitching
• Minimalist Bifold Wallet with Natural Tan Thread
• Minimalist Bifold Wallet with Dark Brown Thread
• Hybrid Sleeve Wallets with Natural Tan Thread
• Hybrid Sleeve Wallets with Dark Brown Thread
• Sleeve Wallets with Natural Tan Stitching
• Sleeve Wallets with Dark Brown Thread

If the wallet you are looking for on Amazon is sold out, no worries, you can always order directly from our main website.

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Credit Card Wallets (Complete JooJoobs 2018 Collection)

Travel Wallets - Who's Going on a Trip?

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Credit Card Wallets (Complete JooJoobs 2018 Collection)

Don't like big, bulky wallets? Neither do we.

Does sitting on your wallet all day give you back pain? This problem is more common than you probably think.

No worries, we've designed over a dozen awesome card wallet designs that aren't bulky and that can be used as safe front pocket wallets.

Credit Card Wallets are also called credit card holders or card wallets for short.

Their main differentiating characteristic from bifold wallets is the lack of a dedicated, unfolded cash pocket.

Their main benefit over traditional mens bifold wallet is their smaller, compact size.

Credit Card Wallets

Credit Card Wallet #010

JooJoobs Credit Card Wallet #051

The main purpose of this article is to assist customers in purchasing the correct credit card wallet. We know our website is a little confusing, so I've sorted each design into easy to understand categories.

Above are our two most popular card wallets.

Both work as excellent day to day card wallets. As a card wallet, you do need to fold your cash.

The main difference between the two designs are their inside card layouts.

The above video gives you a close and personal look at sample #010 wallet.

All of our wallets are handmade from premium distressed leather and a waxed nylon thread.

Card Wallets with Money Clip

Minimalist Money Clip Wallet

Card Wallet with Money Clip

When you add a money clip to a card wallet, the final design is magic.

You're able to maintain a fully functional wallet that fits perfectly in your front jeans pocket with an incredibly slim profile.

We offer this design in two colors: our original distressed leather and our dark distressed leather.

Business Card Holders

Envelop Styled Business Card Holder #014

Unique Business Card Wallet #061

Both of these designs can be used to carry lots of business cards or as hybrid wallet/business card holder.

The Envelop style wallet (#014) works best if you need the design that carries the most business cards.

Its single pocket design allows you to carry 20+ cards while staying as slim as possible.

Minimalist Business Card Holder

Minimalist Business Card Holder

Minimalist Business Card Holder - Dark Distressed

Our minimalist sleeve wallet design can also be utilized for business cards.

If you just wanting to carry a few business cards and not have a bulky case in your pocket, this card holder is perfect for just that.

They're super slim measuring 3" by 4".

We also have one more vertical minimalist credit card holder, but its only found in our Etsy shop.

I've included this video so you can see Vertical Business Card Holder (#023) up close.

Flag Card Wallets

American Flag Wallet

Union Jack Wallet

Canadian Flag Wallet

If you haven't guessed it by now, we love branding images, initials and quotes onto the wallets.

Its fun for us and its fun for the customer. 

We currently offer these 3 flag wallets. I tried branding the Australian Flag but I didn't have much success.

You are still able to add additional personalization on the inside or the back of the flag wallets.

Unique Credit Card Wallet

Our last credit card wallet is our most unique one of the bunch, the Treasure Chest Credit Card Wallet.

Our father, Noi, has been making leather products for 30+ years. When we started JooJoobs, we were mainly focused on leather iPhone wallets.

In Noi's spare time, he made this design and gave it to me. At the time, I thought it was never going to sell. I was dead wrong!

This wallet trended on Etsy for over 6 months and probably would still be trending today if Etsy didn't discontinue this feature. To this day, its been favorited on Etsy by 32,000 people.

Treasure Chest Credit Card Wallet

The leather used to make the Treasure Chest Wallet is different than the usual distressed leather we use for the majority of our designs. This leather is called Nubuck which is a top grain leather. Its not suede, though many people do confuse the two. Nubuck leather is very strong and similar in characteristics to aniline leather.

How to Personalized Your Wallet?

To personalize your wallet, select personalized from the drop-down menu and leave your instructions in the text box provided. You can choose any font that want, just so long as its free for us to download.

We've also included a set of 12 monograms you can choose from.

When in doubt, just order, leave us your instructions and if you want to clarify your order a bit more, send us an email with the order number and your questions.

Production & Shipping

All our products are made to order taking 1 – 5 days to make.

Once made, shipping takes 1 – 4 weeks depending on where you live and the service you select when checking out.

USA customers with a physical address can use Fedex with delivery in 3 – 5  business days.

If you live outside the USA, please visit our FAQ.

Custom Wallet Requests

If you have an idea for a credit card wallet design that nobody seems to make, please pitch us the idea.

We love making new designs especially customers' requests.

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What is a Family Crest?

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What is a Family Crest?

A discussion of your family crest might conjure up the British royal family, the Crusades or even Monty Python.

It is less likely that your company logo, monogrammed keychain or state flag would spring to mind, but all of those have roots in the ancient practice of distinguishing battle heroes.

If you have not given much thought to your family crest, this is an excellent time to brush up on the colorful and complex institution of heraldry. Poets have called it the shorthand of history. (Featured Image: Source)

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An Ancient Tradition

Long before knights and feudal lords began adorning their armor with identifying symbols and mottoes, foot soldiers in ancient Greece decorated their battle shields with personal insignia.

Designs ranged from simple letters of the alphabet to elaborate, colorful depictions of animals or mythological creatures. The Romans adopted the same practice, but their shields identified only their military units or capacity of service.

From around 900 A.D. to this day, Japan has used kamon to indicate ancestry and status. The Japanese word, often shortened to mon, means “emblem” or “badge.” There are about 20,000 separate symbols from which to choose.

Families of ancient India, Africa, Israel and many other cultures also used insignia in one form or another.

The Beginnings of Heraldry

Knights covered from head to toe in heavy armor could hardly be identified and praised for their heroic exploits in battle.

This was frustrating for the royals, dignitaries and adoring fans who attended victory parades and tournaments.

It would be a little like trying to find out who scored the touchdown if NFL players did not have names or numbers sewn onto their jerseys. The brave, battle-scarred knights weren’t happy about their anonymity either.

Not only that, but unrecognizable combatants were just as likely to kill friends as foes.

Thus, the practice of granting each knight a personal coat of arms was born. A coat of arms had meaning.

It conveyed military might and honor. Only the ruling monarch could bestow it, and it was unique to the individual who was entitled to it. Unauthorized use by anyone else was illegal.

First Heralds

The first heralds were messengers sent by monarchs and noblemen to issue proclamations and convey news. Sometime in the 12th century, their roles were expanded to include management of the knights’ tournaments.

Heralds were responsible for organizing the events and delivering play-by-play commentary.

More importantly, though, they verified that each knight was who he said he was according to his coat of arms. Heralds were a little like modern Olympics officials who scurry around with clipboards and make sure that athletes are properly registered.

Modern Day Heralds

Modern heralds throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland are experts in coats of arms and regulate their use. They are called heralds of arms.

The College of Arms and Court of Chivalry regulate the use of arms according to civil law. Scotland has a similar office of jurisdiction.

In the early days of heraldry, most of the population was illiterate. Therefore, coats of arms symbols were simple, bold in color and easily understood. You could compare their function and recognizability to the modern day no-smoking sign.

Coat of Arms

The first documented examples of coats of arms as we know them today are depicted on the 11th century Bayeux Embroidery. The enormous cloth chronicles the events leading up to the Norman Conquest and subsequent Battle of Hastings.

Many of the combatants are depicted with shields bearing crosses. Coats of arms became common sights in battles and tournaments during the 12th and 13th centuries.

Ruling monarchies, particularly in Great Britain, were stingy with the honor and were real sticklers about legitimacy. Since arms were used as seals on legal documents, their use was strictly regulated.

Just because your favorite uncle was a celebrated battle hero didn’t mean that you could use his coat of arms. You could not show it as proof of age in the local tavern and expect to be served a cold tankard of mead.

Not until King Richard I’s crusade to the Holy Land were coats of arms made hereditary. Fathers could pass down the emblems only to male heirs, but wives and daughters were allowed to bear the arms if modifications, such as a change in color, were made.

Other European rulers soon followed suit, but over most of the continent, the right of descendants to bear arms was strictly reserved for the aristocracy. Rulers in Germanic countries were more generous and often granted coats of arms to ordinary free citizens who had distinguished themselves in some way.

What is a Family Crest?

Many people wrongly believe that a family crest and a coat of arms are the same thing. It is an understandable mistake. Putting the two in the context of full heraldic achievement, also known as armorial achievement, is key to understanding the difference.

Full heraldic achievement is the entire design that most people outside the U.K. associate with a family crest. The royal coat of arms of the U.K. is one example of heraldic achievement. Every element in the design contributes to the epic saga that is England’s history.

The diverse designs in heraldic achievements are all loosely based on a knight in armor. The shield, bearing its emblazoned coat of arms, is always the main focal point.

Key Elements of a Family Crest

These are the elements from top to bottom:

Crest

In tournaments and occasionally in battle, the knights wore elaborately carved sculptures on top of their helmets. Some examples of these sculpted crests are eagles, lions, swords and other symbols of power and stamina.

Mantle

The mantle winds around the back of the helmet and flows down on either side. It is usually the most ornate or floral element in the achievement. It is meant to represent the metal-lined cloth worn under the helm.

Helm

The protective helmets worn in battle were stylized according to military rank.

Crown

Crowns are only incorporated into the achievements of high-ranking nobles or members of a monarchy.

Shield

The shield is the heart of the design. It bears an individual’s coat of arms. If the arms are passed down in families, slight variations are made to indicate which particular family member is currently entitled to bear the arms. This explains the many different designs representing England throughout the centuries.

These minor distinctions, like a change of color or an additional symbol that represents the current bearer, are called marks of cadency.

Supporters

Supporters are the figures flanking the shield. They were originally added only for decoration, but today they signify authority or title. They might be people, animals, griffins or repeating fleur-de-lis patterns.

Motto

A motto or battle cry is usually inscribed on a banner or ribbon. This element may be drawn at the top or bottom of the design.

The crest, then, is merely one part of the full achievement. It did not originally have anything to do with one’s lineage. In modern times, the full heraldic achievement has come to be known more simply as the family crest.

When heraldry ceased to be used on military armor and became more common in civilian life, designs got more fanciful, detailed and elaborate. They evolved into status symbols that alluded to one’s family history, wealth or profession.

The use of coats of arms eventually expanded to governmental bodies, flags, currency, businesses, universities and religious entities.

Modern Day Family Crests

Technology has made it easier than ever to access family archives, and renewed interest in genealogy has fueled fascination with family crests of old. Indeed, family crest finders exist to help people locate them.

There is no harm in tracing your family crest, but be prepared for disappointment. It is extremely difficult to establish authenticity and bloodline. Your last name may well be Stuart, but that is no guarantee that you are related to Mary, Queen of Scots.

That is why most people research their family crests for fun to see how far back they can trace their lineage.

Then, they design and draw their own family crests or work up rough sketches and hire professionals to execute them.

Make your Own Family Crest

Designing a personal crest is a wonderful way to explore your ancestors and your family’s unique history. The process creates a special bond between all who participate.

To decide on the colors, symbols or motto that will be displayed on your crest, make a list of family members and everything that you know about them. Perhaps both your father and grandfather served in the Navy. Maybe your mother is an accomplished artist. Do you and all of your siblings happen to work in medically related fields? That would be worth noting on a crest.

When you have narrowed it down to the most distinguishing features of your family, decide on the symbols and colors that will express them. Modern family crest designs often incorporate personal monograms, themes from nature, tools of a certain trade, university logos, or state or national flags.

Once you have a general idea of the crest’s key elements and appearance, come up with a family motto. Your clan might be known for resilience, industry, honesty, faith, patriotism or even humor.

If you are not an artist, send your rough sketch along with notes on your preferences to a professional family crest maker. Yes, you may officially register your family crest if it is not already in use.

Logos and Monograms: Lingering Reminders of Heraldry

Are modern logos pared-down descendants of family crests?

They are simpler and more flexible for use in a variety of media, but they are still meant to distinguish a product or its maker from all the rest. Just like medieval coats of arms, many of them are so readily identifiable that no accompanying text or brand name is necessary.

Some historians believe that early automobile makers, in adding hood ornaments or medallions to their products, borrowed heavily from the practice of painting coats of arms on the sides of horse-drawn carriages.

The Rolls Royce Flying Lady looks suspiciously like an image in heraldry.

Alfa Romeo's distinctive logo is an adaptation of the coat of arms of the House of Visconti.

House of Visconti (source)

As for monograms, around the same time that knights were emblazoning their shields with coats of arms, master artisans began marking their work. The permanent mark might be the craftsman’s family name or initials.

The monogram is possibly the most elegant and enduring form of making one’s mark.

Since only royals and the rich could read and write during the Middle Ages, monograms were seldom used by the peasant class. Victorian aristocrats flaunted their monograms to remind people of their status in society. That is how monograms came to imply wealth or gentility, and they still invoke those associations today.

Monograms are so distinctive that historians often rely on them in research. The works of Rembrandt, for example, can be authenticated and dated by his unique monogram.

Modern Day Monograms

Some things never change. All these centuries later, people still like making their mark. They like belonging and feeling secure in society. They like knowing that they will be remembered and look forward to passing down their legacies to future generations.

Monogramming is one of the best ways to create something of personal, lasting value. Even a minimalistic design, such as a circle bearing one’s last name or initials, can transform an ordinary leather wallet into a treasured heirloom.

A monogrammed keepsake, just like a family crest, is a timeless tribute to one’s individuality and honored place in the family.

If you are interested in adding your monogram or family crest onto a handmade leather wallet, keep reading for more details.

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Unique Personalized Gifts (with Monogram or Family Crest)

Want to take your family crest or a more simpified monogram version and make it into a unique gift idea?

We have you covered:

One of JooJoobs specialities is personalizing handmade leather wallets with customer's initials, logos and even family crests.

Here are samples of personalized wallets with monograms.

Basic Personalized Monogram

Circle Monogram - Surname in the middle

Here are some samples that are a little more specialized: an anchor monogram and a personal signature.

Anchor Monogram

Signature Monogram

Branding Limitations

If you want to add your family crest to the front of one our handmade leather wallets, there are a few limitations to keep in mind.

Branding initials and simple outlines is very easy and looks amazing on the leather.

Branding works best with images that are black and white outlines.

We can't brand colors and very fine detailing.

Contact Us

If you have any questions adding your family crest onto a wallet or other general inquires, please send us a message via our contact form.

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5 Tips for Leather Care

Leather is everywhere in the world of carry, and so we thought we should have a little look into how to care for the stuff. And because this is Carryology, you know we’re going to start with a touch of background…

Background (as promised): Leather is rad. It essentially takes the highly evolved hide of an animal, removes anything that might putrify (like any life, proteins or peskily vermin), and leaves behind a collagen structure that is strong yet pliable, and which can be dyed, painted or imprinted with almost any form of craziness.

So if we’re taking a live skin, and essentially Hans Solo Cryovacing it to stop the life in it, that means we need take a few measures to preserve some semblance of this homeostasis. In other words, we can treat it bad, but not too bad. Essentially, you don’t want it returning to life.

There’s kinda 2 schools to leather care:

1. Pick a leather that develops a rich patina, and then let your life story start to show

2. Preserve leather so it forever looks new

We are much more for School number 1, so our tips are going to be about how to keep your leather dead, while letting your history of use bring it to life (dang that was cheesie).

Tip 1

If leather gets too wet: Dry it slowly. Speed drying leather changes its chemical structure, and you end up with stiff crinkle cut chaos. So room temperature with gentle air works better than direct heater time with hair-dryer. And keep it in the shape you want it to end up.

Tip 2

If leather gets too dry: Rub something moist into it. Pick a leather dressing or cream, preferably recommended by the maker. Leathers can have paints, waxes, oils and all sorts of things applied to their surface, so you probably want to pick something similar to how it came. Personally, we mostly use Dubbin for heavier use applications (because our dads did), or a lighter leather cream for wallets.

Tip 3

If leather gets dirty: Just use a damp cloth. You don’t want to be putting any soaps or foreign substances in there.

Tip 4

Leather stretches out, but not back: If you start to overfill a wallet, it will never really return to it’s former taut self. If you stretch a leather bag when wet or very humid, it will move even faster. Just learn to carry the right amount, and this takes care of itself.

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