With more people ditching paper bills and coins for cards and e-wallets, the trend has been to shrink down wallets to the thinnest size possible. Such thin wallets, however, have a tendency to fall out of pockets or get lost, so the birth of MagSafe tech provided a simple yet elegant solution. Simply slap the wallet onto the back of your phone and you’re good to go.
This potent combination gave rise to quite a few MagSafe wallet designs, many of which espoused minimalism to the extreme, looking like nothing more than very simplistic pouches for two to three cards only. This rather creative design, however, adds not only a mechanical touch but also a tactile element to the product that turns it into an addictive fidget toy as well.
Designer: Puncube
Most MagSafe wallets are “top-loading,” which is to say that you pull out and insert cards from the top. That’s a common design that not only mirrors the convention of typical cardholders but also aligns with the vertical orientation of smartphones. Unfortunately, this can be quite cumbersome at times, particularly when the wallet is still stuck to the phone’s back, as the camera bump can get in the way of smooth and quick movement.
The Puncube MagSafe Wallet’s design doesn’t just fix this by having the cards come out from the sides, it also makes it possible to simply push out the cards using a side-sliding mechanism that’s so enjoyable that you might find it to be habit-forming. No need to dig your fingers into those thin slots; simply push to the side with one hand and pull out the card you need with the other. This works whether the wallet is on its own or, even better, when it’s still attached to the back of the iPhone.
What makes the design even more curious is the three different “flavors” you can pick depending on your preferred mechanical action. Wasteland – Pinball uses a mechanical ratchet system that offers a satisfying click, but if you prefer a smoother and more silent movement, the Horizon – Slide’s zero-resistance slider and return assistance might be for you. Standing somewhere in the middle is the Ripples – Magnetic, which uses magnets to deliver precise movement stages with distinct tactile feedback.
The Puncube Magsafe Wallet is also a work of craftsmanship, CNC precision milled from space-grade 6063 aluminum. Its compact body has room for up to five cards, fully protected from RFID scanners with its total enclosure. Whether on its own or snapped on the back of your iPhone, this MagSafe Wallet provides a secure way to hold your precious cards while still giving easy access that feels almost like a game with each and every slide.
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