The product has really good quality and design. its unlike conventional wallets where this one is more rectangular in shape. But its still bulky enoguh where you cannot out it in your back pocket

So I've always had a traditional leather bifold or trifold wallet in the past and they've been great...however I started having more issues with my lower back and one of the things that my physical therapist said could be aggravating it was sitting on my jam packed full wallet for long periods of time during the day. Just so happens at this time I was in the market for a new wallet, so I took this opportunity to look into the "minimalist" kind.

This of course meant that I'd have to downsize...which I was reluctant to do at first because how was I ever to get along without the three year old business card of the AC guy that came out that one time...or the countless others...but one by one, I went through it all and came to the conclusion that I only really "need" my credit/bank cards, drivers license, various insurance cards, and opted for a type of tracking card incase I misplace my new wallet. I know that Ekster has their own tracking card, however I already had a Tile on my key ring and therefor was already using their app on my phone so I decided to give the Tile Slim a try (as it is about the size of two credit cards put together).

So after doing days of research, I decided that the Ekster Parliament would fit my needs as a wallet I could store all my essential things in and also as one that would fit nicely and compactly in my front pocket. This wallet also has RFID blocking in the compartment that holds your cards...so that was also another "˜check' this product had on my needs list.

The wallet itself seems to be made really well and the leather is nice and soft (exactly the same as I'd expect to find when looking at a traditional one). The card compartment has a nice feature at the bottom where a simple push of your finger inward while holding, will make the cards inside stair step up to where you can choose the one you are needing at that moment. I've seen where others have said that the feature makes all their cards come up in a stack and all I can say is that this isn't the case with the one I have. I would imagine the amount of cards in the compartment would dictate how it would work. I myself have five and some have raised lettering and numbers and some don't. I have found that how far the cards come up can be adjusted by how fast you click the lever in. If I push it in slowly with little force, they will come up just enough to see what I need...however if I click it with a fast press, they will stick up to how they appear in my picture above. Hopefully this mechanism will last for the long haul...at its price, it should...but only time will tell. The only other thing worth noting is that even with the few cards that I have in the wallet, the ones that are not in the holding tray, it does make the wallet not want to close. I do see that the manufacturer states that this will be the case until the leather naturally stretches and takes shape, which makes sense, however even if it doesn't, the pros of this product outweigh the cons to me and I wouldn't send it back because of it. For me anyway, it only stays open a slight bit while on the nightstand instead of closing flat but when I put it in my pocket, it keeps it closed all the way. I have included pictures with my Apple Watch to show size of this product and also its size compared to the Tile Slim...which I keep in the back opening.

All in all, I would definitely recommend this product if you're in the market for a minimalist wallet but are still wanting that leather feel and extra storage that you would have been accustomed to with a traditional wallet. I will update this review if I start to have any issues with the mechanism or any other issue that isn't self inflicted. Also wanted to mention that the wallet came in a nicely packaged black box that was plastic wrapped. If you receive one in which the box isn't wrapped in plastic, I'd be weary that it is probably a return and would seek a replacement....just my advice.

I've been using Ridge Wallets for about 5 years now. I keep having issues with the screws falling out and getting cards in and out of the Ridge is a bit tricky.

So far, I absolutely love the Ekster for the way the cards slide out. As another reviewer posted it doesn't close flush when it's new but after carrying it around in my pocket for a week that issue works itself out.

My biggest complaint is that it says it holds 12 cards but the slide out portion can really only hold 5, and if you load up the side pockets with more cards then it will probably not close very flush.

Can't speak to durability yet, but I've been wearing out Ridge wallets every 2 years, so if it last 2 years I'll be happy. Overall, it's great. Easier to use and definitely more comfortable in your pocket than the Ridge if you can live without carrying more than 5 cards.

I like the design, the feel, the fact that it is slim and compact, but I can finally understand the other reviews about how it was put together, and the bulkiness when you put too much stuff.

I just got my wallet today, and I'm going to give it some time before I come back to this review and give my full thoughts on it.
So far I like it, and it's a good wallet.

I bought this as a Christmas present for my boyfriend, to replace his bi-fold wallet. His old wallet was a bit thick with everything he had in it. This fits in his pocket much better. He did have to fold a piece of paper and insert it on one side inside the card slot - with only 4 cards there wasn't enough friction and his cards kept sliding out.