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EDC Minimal Wallet by Vera Forma Leatherworks

Leather Goods for all your Goods

Finding a good, long lasting, and high quality leather wallet is hard to come by these days. With several brands or companies claiming to feature the “best” leather money can buy, how do you really know the leather wallet will be worth the money in it? The crew at Vera Forma developed a lineup of leather goods- perfect for everyday carry and is a strong consideration for your next favorite leather foldable wallet.

Vera Forma features a lineup of men’s wallets, valet trays, leather balm, and EDC accessories fit for a king- or those in the making. Our crew is full of leather snobs and have tested quite the number of leather products from belts, to wallets, cell phone cases and beyond. We wanted to get our hands on a few items from Vera Forma to see if their leather handles the grain!

INITIAL IMPRESSION

Vera Forma and its meaning of “True Form” or “True Design” in Italian, and at its core, it simply is a Geometrical Concept used in Mathematics. Ok…so what this has to do with leather products. Well, a desire emerged for stunning yet functional products. Time-enduring products, made by hand, right here in North America and not in large production factories. The nostalgic desire to make the products Vera Forma grew up admiring still drives them today.

This is how Vera Forma Leatherworks came to be. The meaning of the name in itself outlines their Vision & our Mission Statement and guides their everyday decisions. “True Design” - “True Form & Shape” and the “True Quality” of each of their products are rooted deep in the brand and DNA. Our crew took a look at their Small Leather Wallet and the Valet Leather Tray.

Bi-Fold Leather Commodore Slim Wallet | $39

Featuring the finest Italian leather, this wallet features Exceptional European Craftsmanship

  • Fits 6-12 Cards + Large Cash Pocket

  • THE SLIMMEST Wallet for its Capacity. With Dimensions of only 3.3" x 3.95" it is virtually Invisible in the front pocket! Only 0.18" THICK

  • Each piece ages individually so you get a one of a kind wallet

  • 3 year warranty

  • Wallet comes in a gift box


Leather Valet Tray | $39

High End Valet Tray featuring:

  • The Large Tray is made from Legendary Italian Leather providing Unprecedented Style & Quality

  • This isn't your average Catchall Tray. It is Double-Layer to ensure Leather can be Experienced from all Sides, along with the Hidden Corner Snaps Embedded between the Layers: There is NO other Desk Organizer like this.

  • Superior Craftsmanship: Even the Side Walls are Reinforced with Inserts and Sewn in Place, so it will Keep its Shape and not collapse and spill your Goods all over the place when you pick up the Dump Tray.

  • Store Your Every Day Carry Items Hassle-Free - This leather EDC tray is both Unique and a Reliable. Always find your pocket essentials - keys, wallet, phone, knife and more - Exactly where you left them.


Initial duuude impression: Beautiful leather craftsmanship right out the box!

TESTING IT OUT

The medium wallet version (they have small/medium/large) has 6 card pockets which can  accommodate between 6-12 cards along with a dedicated cash slot - for cash bills. All while maintaining the slim & minimalist profile of the original version.

The wallet is perfect for space saving essentials and has a striking design as well. The wallet is built on a foundation of Italian "Jungle" Leather from the "Concert Il Ponte" Tannery in Tuscany.

The more you use the bi-fold wallet, the better the more of the leather features come out. With the high wax content, this texture-rich leather provides a pronounced pull-up and with each bend, fold, crease or mark will add to the narrative of its time in your pocket.

Highlights: The perfectly burnished, dark dyed edges create a dramatic falloff to separate the texture of the Caramel Color from the subtle, yet clear stitching.


The focus of the exclusive tray clearly is the appeal to Minimal Enthusiasts that want the same uncompromising leather in the wallet, but now in a tray. The Leather catchall tray features some great storage space for a phone, watch, jewelry, remote controller, keys, trinket and coins and other items you want nearby. Fit for your bedroom, dresser, living room and your office desk, our crew found this to not only hold the goods- but look sharp on the office tables. We love the ease of collecting and keeping your items in one place with this caddy.

After about a week of consistent use, we noticed the leather started showing its real beauty. The leather loosened a little and began to show some of the wear we had added. We loved the feeling of the wallet and the look of the tray the longer we used both. Perfect construction, look, durability, and perfect for anyone looking for solid leather EDC goods.

STANDOUT FEATURES

After testing the Vera Forma lineup out for a few weeks, there were some key things that stood out to our crew about it’s leather goods:

  • The leather used is really high end and will last probably longer than we will be alive

  • The lineup of leather goods covers it all: wallets to valet trays, belts and even leather balm and folding knives

  • The 3 year warranty is really nice considering many brands only offer 90 days or less for the same product lines

  • The crew is really solid and care a lot about the products, so it feels more genuine than many other leather brands out there

  • We love the coloring and know each piece is unique and tans/fades differently

BONUS FEATURES

The team at Vera Forma makes more than wallets- they feature a full catalog of leather goods, coins, knives, and many other EDC staples.

Simply visit their Vera Forma Amazon Page to see what they are making and creating!

Vera Forma Overall duuude Factor: Top Quality EDC Leather Goods in 2022

Price: Varies by Product


BRAND INFO

Time-enduring products, made by hand, right here in North America, by people like you and me, and not in large production factories, halfway across the globe. The nostalgic desire to make the products we grew up admiring is still driving us today. It forces us to strive to make items that will last and be handed down to our children. Products they would be happy and honored to receive. And the smell. All you have said it already, but the intoxicating smell of real leather is unmistakable.

This is how Vera Forma Leatherworks came to be. The meaning of the name in itself outlines our Vision & our Mission Statement and guides our everyday decisions. “True Design” - “True Form & Shape” and the “True Quality” of each of our products are rooted deep in our brands and our own DNA. So, take a look, enjoy, stay a while, and join us for the "Journey.”

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