The new Hitoe® L-zip L challenges three common sense concepts③

Common sense 3: The smaller the wallet, the better

The smaller the wallet, the better.
I'm sure many people think the same way.
But is "minimum" really "optimum"?

Even more compact

It's no surprise that a double-sized bifold wallet can hold 6-8 cards and be thin.
The 2025 model of Hitoe® L-zip L is even more compact than the previous model, yet remains slim even when packed full.
The photo shows the wallet holding 16 cards, 10 bills, and 10 coins.
However, it still maintains a slim silhouette, measuring just 14mm at its thickest point and just 10mm at the bottom.

The secret to miniaturization

• Height: The rounded bottom has been replaced with a flat square shape, allowing cards and passports to reach the bottom, creating ample height.

• Width: The edge of the bill pocket has been changed from a traditional stitched edge to a wrap-around "WrapEdge" design, allowing bills to fit all the way to the back and creating more width.

"Optimal" instead of "minimal"

In fact, it is possible to make it even smaller by about 3 to 5 mm in both length and width.
However, SYRINX chose not to take that option.

This is because reducing the size any further would have a significant impact on comfort and versatility, as described below.

• As the number of bills increases, they tend to get caught in the zipper.
• The slider rubs against cards or coins
• Bankbooks, passports, and some tickets cannot be stored.
• I'm about to drop a coin

+3mm comfort

It's only +3mm, but that extra space creates comfort and versatility.

• Banknotes can be safely inserted and removed (prevents jamming)
  
• The coin pocket is deep and can accommodate currency from around the world larger than Japan's.
• Can store passports and bankbooks up to ISO B7 size

Just a few millimeters can make a big difference in how it feels to use every day.
Hitoe® L-zip L is not the smallest, but the most optimal.

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