A slim leather card case in full-grain Italian vegetable-tanned leather. Four stepped card slots, two on the front and two on the back, a center pocket for folded bills or extra cards, tonal stitching around the whole edge, and GENTCREATE in gold foil low on the front. 10 x 7.3 cm (3.94 x 2.87 in).
Key facts
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Leather: full-grain Italian vegetable-tanned leather
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Capacity: 4 stepped card slots (2 on the front, 2 on the back) and 1 center pocket
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Center pocket: opens along the top edge, for folded bills or extra cards
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Build: slim and flat, with no hardware, flap or fold
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Finish: tonal stitching around the whole edge, straight across the top as well, and smooth finished edges
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Size: 10 x 7.3 cm (3.94 x 2.87 in)
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Logo: GENTCREATE in gold foil, centered low on the front; the back is plain
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Cards: 4 in the slots, one per slot, plus the center pocket
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Business cards: fit, US and European sizes
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Bills: a US bill folded in half
Full-grain vegetable-tanned leather from Italy
The card case is made from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather from Italy. Its full-grain surface keeps the natural face of the hide, so the grain on each card case is its own. Tanned with plant tannins, the card case is firm when new; it softens with use and deepens in color into a patina over time. Tonal stitching runs down both short sides, along the bottom and straight across the top of the card case, and its edges are smooth and finished.
Four stepped card slots and a center pocket
The front of the card case has two stepped card slots near the top, so the cards you use most sit staggered and easy to reach. The back repeats the layout with two more stepped slots, which gives the card case four card slots in all. Between the front and the back, the card case has a center pocket that opens along the top edge and takes folded bills or the cards you use less often.
A slim card case that lies flat
At 10 x 7.3 cm (3.94 x 2.87 in), the card case is only a little larger than a standard payment card, which measures 8.56 x 5.4 cm (3.37 x 2.13 in). It has no hardware, flap or fold, so the card case lies flat and slips into a shirt pocket, the breast pocket of a blazer or a small bag without adding bulk.
GENTCREATE in gold foil on the front
The card case carries GENTCREATE in small capitals, hot-stamped in gold foil, so the logo reads in gold against the leather. It is centered low on the front panel, below the card slots. The back of the card case is plain.
What fits in the leather card case: 4 cards, business cards and a folded bill
The card case is 10 x 7.3 cm (3.94 x 2.87 in), only a little larger than a payment card. It holds four cards, two on the front and two on the back, and the center pocket takes business cards, extra cards or a US bill folded in half.
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Cards: 4 standard cards, one in each slot, 8.56 x 5.4 cm (3.37 x 2.13 in), two on the front and two on the back
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Business cards: US business cards, 8.89 x 5.08 cm (3.5 x 2 in), and European ones, 8.5 x 5.5 cm (3.35 x 2.17 in), fit the slots and stack in the center pocket
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Bills: a US bill folded in half, 7.8 x 6.63 cm (3.07 x 2.61 in), slides into the center pocket
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Pockets: small enough for a shirt pocket
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Unfolded bills: a US bill is 15.6 cm (6.14 in) long and has to be folded
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Coins, keys and AirTag: there is no pocket for them
Caring for vegetable-tanned leather
- Keep it dry. If it gets wet, blot it and let it dry at room temperature, out of direct sun and off any heater.
- Condition it now and then with a balm made for vegetable-tanned leather.
- Avoid solvents and alcohol-based cleaners, which dry out the leather.
- Avoid overfilling the card slots and the center pocket so they keep their shape.
- Water and skin oils darken vegetable-tanned leather; that is how its patina forms.
Leather card case questions
How many cards does it hold?
It has four card slots, two on the front and two on the back, plus a center pocket for folded bills or extra cards.
Does it hold cash?
Yes. The center pocket opens along the top edge, between the front and the back, and takes folded bills.
Will a standard payment card fit?
Yes. The card slots are made for standard payment cards, which measure 8.56 x 5.4 cm (3.37 x 2.13 in).
What size is it?
10 x 7.3 cm (3.94 x 2.87 in), small enough for a shirt pocket.
Does it have a snap or a fold?
No. It is a flat card case with no hardware, flap or fold.
What colors does it come in?
Cognac Brown, Black, Navy, Forest Green and Dark Brown.
How is the logo applied?
GENTCREATE is hot-stamped in gold foil, centered low on the front. The back is plain.
Will the leather change over time?
Yes. The vegetable-tanned leather softens with use and deepens in color into a patina.
Is it a good business card case?
Yes. A US business card is 8.89 x 5.08 cm (3.5 x 2 in) and the card case is 10 cm (3.94 in) wide, so business cards fit the slots and stack in the center pocket that opens along the top edge.
How do I carry a bill in it?
Fold a US bill in half, to 7.8 x 6.63 cm (3.07 x 2.61 in), and stand it in the center pocket.
