When searching for a "thin wallet," many familiar brands inevitably come up. They're all attractive, but ultimately, you might be unsure which one is best for you. This time, we'll thoroughly compare the SOLAHANPU "Tenuis Series" with other companies' minimalist, compact, and thin wallets. We'll explain the "areas of expertise" of each.
There are several structures that create "thinness"
Many of today's slim wallets are designed around a mechanism that prevents cards and coins from overlapping. Tenuis has come up with a slightly different approach to slimness and has put it to practical use.
Company A's slim wallet: Cards and coins do not overlap. There is a limit to the number of coins that can be lined up in a row, so thick leather is required to maintain strength and a certain degree of hardness.
Tenuis: The "Twin Card Slot" design uses thin goat leather that maintains strength and flexibility. By distributing cards in parallel, they don't overlap, and the coin compartment is also split into two pockets (4th generation) or a divider in the middle (3rd generation) to separate coins for a thinner design.
Differences in materials and functionality
Many thin leather wallets: The design prevents coins and cards from overlapping, so each pocket needs a certain amount of space, which inevitably requires thick leather.
Tenuis: The exterior is made of soft Italian leather or waxed canvas, while the interior is made of incredibly thin and strong goat leather. This hybrid of materials is what makes the bag so thin, measuring just 6mm when empty and remaining thin even when filled.
Conclusion: Which should you choose?
If you have a limit on the number of coins and cards you can hold, and even if the wallet is thin, the leather is still fairly thick, and you don't mind special usability, then a thin wallet made by another company is the way to go.
"If you want the same ease of use as before, the ultimate slim Tenuis is the perfect wallet, able to hold 10 cards (regular card slots + hidden pocket, etc.) and the extra coins you receive as change, all of which are easy to access.