The new leather wallet, Bi-fold wallet with ID pocket "Reveal", which we recently started selling, has attracted a lot of interest since its release.
However, since its shape is a bit different from a typical wallet, I believe many people are still wondering, "What kind of wallet is it?"
This time, we will introduce Reveal from the perspective of "who it is recommended for", while considering its product features.
Compact and easy-to-use for cards and bills
The biggest feature is the ID card window for quick presentation of identification.
"Reveal" is a wallet designed to be "compact and easy-to-use for cards and bills" by eliminating the coin purse.
Its biggest feature is the ID card window, which makes it easy to present things like driver's licenses and employee IDs.
While it's not yet as common in Japan, in other countries, there are many opportunities to present identification, and wallets and card cases that allow for "quick ID checks" are highly valued.
"It's surprisingly hard to find a wallet in Japan that allows you to easily present your ID."
A casual conversation with a salesperson while exhibiting at a department store event sparked the idea for Reveal.
In Japan, ID card holders that hang around the neck are popular, but due to their profession, some people find "the neck-hanging type a bit difficult to use."
The idea of "why not try making a bi-fold wallet that makes it easy to present ID cards?" led to the creation of Reveal.
A shape focused on "portability"
Munekawa has produced compact mini-wallets such as the L-shaped zipper wallet Cram and the bi-fold mini-wallet Enfold Coin.
Another key point for Reveal was to leverage that expertise to "create a mini-wallet specialized for bills and cards."
It can hold 7 cards and up to 25 bills, and is made with leather thickness adjusted to 0.01mm increments to keep it thin.
Its size makes it less bulky when placed in a shirt, jacket, or pant pocket, and stress-free to carry.
The ease of taking out cards and bills, and the ease of presenting an ID card, are only truly effective with this kind of compact size.
Reveal is also recommended for those who "want to handle cards and bills compactly" or "want a slim wallet to wear at work."
Who is Reveal recommended for?
From here, let's delve a bit deeper into "who Reveal is a good fit for and who it might not be." Please refer to it in light of your own lifestyle.
People who primarily use cashless payments
First, it's for those who often pay with credit cards, electronic money, QR payments, etc.
Reveal can hold about 7 cards and up to about 25 bills. If you limit the cards you carry, it can hold the necessary amount for daily outings. It can also hold a sufficient amount of cash for when you need it.
Those who want a slim wallet in their pocket
When empty, Reveal is approximately 9mm thick. Even with 7 cards and 25 bills, the thickness is kept to approximately 21mm. It also weighs only about 48g, so it feels light in your hand.
I think it's a convenient item for those who don't usually carry a bag or want to keep their wallet in their pocket without ruining the silhouette of their jacket.
People who travel frequently overseas or live overseas
Reveal, with its ID card window and specialization in bills and cards, can also be conveniently used overseas.
Even if your usual wallet is convenient, haven't you ever felt that it's a bit too much or too bulky when you're overseas? With Reveal, you can compactly store cards and bills, and it's also convenient for presenting identification at airports or when shopping.
If you travel overseas frequently for work or leisure, or if you're looking for a Japanese-made leather wallet during your stay in Japan, please consider trying it out.
| Type | Specific use cases | Compatibility with Reveal |
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Primarily cashless payments, but want to carry a small amount of cash in bills. | Holds about 7 cards and up to 25 bills. You can neatly carry the necessary amount for daily use. |
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Wants to keep wallet slim in pocket | Slim design at approximately 9mm thick and 48g in weight. This wallet is not bulky even when placed in a jacket or pant pocket. |
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Frequently presents employee ID or driver's license | With an ID card window, you can present your card without removing it from your wallet. This reduces small hassles at reception desks or during ID checks. |
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Travels frequently overseas or lives abroad | It compactly organizes cards and bills, and is convenient for presenting identification at airports or when shopping. |
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Frequently uses coins | Reveal does not have a coin purse. If you want to carry some coins, we recommend using it with a separate coin case. |
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Wants to carry many cards | Those who want to carry all their cards, such as point cards, medical cards, and membership cards, may find the capacity insufficient. |
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Wants high storage capacity in one wallet | For those who want to keep all their receipts, small change, and cards in one wallet, the storage capacity might feel insufficient. |
Summary: Usability is determined by compatibility with your lifestyle.
Reveal is a bi-fold wallet designed to carry cards and bills compactly by eliminating the coin purse. Therefore, it's more of a wallet for organizing essentials and carrying them lightly, rather than a wallet for carrying a lot of cash or cards.
For those who primarily use cashless payments, want to keep their wallet slim in their pocket, or want to quickly present their employee ID or driver's license, it will be an item that lightens small everyday actions.
A wallet's usability isn't determined solely by its storage capacity. What matters is whether it suits your lifestyle and the amount of items you carry.
"I want to carry only what's necessary, as thinly as possible." For those who feel this way, Reveal is a wallet that will neatly organize your daily essentials.
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