Tri-fold wallets tend to take up more space in your pocket than is sometimes necessary. An alternative that appears to be catching on is a design like the to N Wallet ($20), which effectively sandwiches your cash and cards together between two plates crafted from your choice of wood, anodized aluminum, or carbon fiber, while a rubber band holds it all together.
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