The leather goods brand 新進工房, based in Kashiwara, Osaka, will sell a genuine leather mini wallet that combines compact size with ease of use. The wallet, "ポトレ プレミアム," will be sold on the support-purchase service Makuake.
The wallet is palm-sized, about 90 mm wide by 95 mm high. When opened, bills, cards and coins are laid out so they can all be checked from one direction.
It aims to reduce the need to reposition the wallet in your hand or repeatedly open and close several compartments, so that the item you need is naturally within reach.
Opens to Show Bills, Cards and Coins at a Glance
ポトレ プレミアム is designed so that bills, cards and coins can be checked from one direction when the wallet is opened.
The coin compartment opens wide, making it easy to see the coins inside.
When the coin pocket is opened, the gusset of the bill compartment expands with it, so bills slide in smoothly. The gusset is curved to follow the natural movement of a bill.
Palm-Sized, Yet Holds What You Need
The wallet measures about 90 mm wide by 95 mm high.
It is a compact size that fits easily in small bags and pockets.
The recommended capacity is 10 bills, 5 cards and 10 coins. At most, it holds 12 bills, 8 cards and 15 coins.
The wallet is about 10 mm thick at the bottom and about 25 mm thick at the top. The lower side, which goes into a pocket first, is kept thin to make the wallet easier to put in and take out.
The Secret to Its Slimness Is Not Stacking Too Much
The card and coin storage spaces are offset from each other. This keeps the thickness of the contents from concentrating in one place, so the wallet stays compact while keeping its capacity.
Separate Frequently Used Cards from Cards Carried Together
One frequently used card, such as a credit card, is stored separately.
Items such as a driver's license and loyalty cards can be stored together in another card space.
Both card pockets have a V-shaped notch so a finger can catch the card to pull it out.
Black (Premium)
Taupe (Premium)
Terracotta (Premium)
Mustard (Premium)
Blue Green (Premium)
Burgundy (Tucson)
Made with Italian Premium Leather
The standard model uses "Premium," a shrink leather from Italy's Fonpelli.
It is characterized by a plump, rounded feel, a small grain and a natural semi-gloss finish. Scratches are less noticeable, making it a genuine leather that is easy to use every day without worry.
It comes in five colors.
In addition, a limited quantity is available in "Tucson Leather" from Italy's Italpel.
The color is Burgundy. It is a vegetable-tanned leather whose color and luster deepen with use, letting owners enjoy how it ages.
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For those who want limited-quantity rewards or early-purchase slots, signing up as a Makuake member and registering the project as a favorite in advance can make the purchase process smoother once sales begin.
Limited-quantity items may close once the planned number is reached, so pre-registration is worth considering.
Note: Even those who are already registered with Makuake need to register this project page as a favorite. The product detail page also carries a note that re-registration from that page is required.
For those considering a limited-quantity item, pre-registration makes the purchase process smoother.
Product Overview
- Product name: ポトレ プレミアム
- Size: about 9.5 cm tall × about 9 cm wide × about 1 to 2.5 cm thick
- Weight: about 62 g (Premium leather)
- Weight: about 68 g (Tucson leather)
- Recommended capacity: 10 bills / 5 cards / 10 coins
- Maximum capacity: 12 bills / 8 cards / 15 coins
- Premium leather: 5 colors
- Tucson leather: Burgundy
- Material: genuine leather
