Trayvax Contour is tough, but card access can be tougher.
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- Carrying the Trayvax Contour for 3 weeks taught me a few things, 1) this is a well engineered and made wallet, wonderful materials and craftsmanship, 2) it’s heavy, due to all the things in #1, and 3) while cash is easy to get to, there’s no easy way to extract your cards, and it scratches your top card (so be careful). Other than that, I really enjoyed it and so did everyone who saw it. @TrayvaxEnterprises
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I tried using the cash strap area for a quick access method for a couple cards, but it just bent them in an uncomfortable way so I stopped. Do you have a way to quickly get cards out that my limited mind missed?
If you watch videos about Trayvax wallets you’d see that the way to extract cards is to fan them with your thumb through the front, not the awkward way you demonstrated.
Thanks Melinda. Yes, you're right, and I should have explained myself better. Since it scratches up the top card every time you push the stack out, until they fix that, the way they planned is unacceptable. Once they address how they damage cards, then it IS the best way.
I also think pushing the cards from bottom is not the way this wallet was designed. Definitely have to use your thump to push them through as you are fanning them. I never hear other you tubers complain of top card being scratched. If this is a serious issue why hasn’t Trayvax even fixed it ????
@@walletopia it doesn't scratch anything I had this wallet since day of launch....fake news
After reading a dozen reports of it and experience it myself, it does I’m glad yours doesn’t.
walletopia does it still scratch card in front? i hear adjustin screw a little bit will stop
it
You hit the nail on the head on the negative. Also how well it would hold cash in the cash pocket say if you are using anywhere between 3 to 10 bills.
Appreciate the review. I have the Contour and Summit. For access to the cards,
You simply use the window (opened part of the wallet where you placed the dummy card) and thumb up through the cards to find the one you want. This of course will be done after you open the latch. It’s quite easy to find the card you want using this method. Just FYI. Thanks again.
Thanks, yes you are correct. I was fiddling with it to see if there was a way to avoid the card scratching. I hear now it's been fixed, others say it still happens. I address the correct way to extract (push) cards in a followup video here - czcams.com/video/9DIhLkS_xwA/video.html
Although I have both the Contour and the TrayVax Ascent, I’ve actually gone back to using my Ascent purely because it has a much slimmer profile in the pocket (but it does hold less cards than the Contour - but that’s fine for me !).
I would put the eyelet on the bottom of the wallet. I use it with a lanyard; and when taking it out of the pocket connected to the lanyard; it is necessary to flip it 180 degrees to access the top part. Also the eyelet gets a bit on the way of the cards.
But other than this; it is a fantastic piece!
Excellent review; thanks a lot!
Great insight Alexander, I agree. And if the eyelet could be integrated into the frame itself without protruding, that would be even better so it doesn't stick out like it does.
This is hands down the best review of this wallet. I could overlook a bunch of things, but the lanyard hole protrusion is not one of them. My motorcycle jacket pockets are tight and I need a minimal design.
Glad we could help Denise!
Nice pens too btw! Been meaning to mention that. Am a fountain pen man, myself. That’s another full video and empty bank account story! 😆 I’ve got and used the Summit wallets and found similar with the metal and quick access. I’d only loaded 6 cards so pushing one out through the large gap, then finding my card was ok, however, still not quick. TBH, in the UK, I use Apple Pay on my watch far more than I do any plastic card or cash too. Thx Mark 👍🏻🙂
Oh yes, fountain pens, another vice. I only collect Pelikan to limit my monetary damage, but my collection has been driven more on what I like than completing collections of specific runs, etc.
I’m the same Mark. Although I’ve let a bad experience put me off Pelikan years ago, yet I know they are one of the best makes around. I’d love to see a video and chat about them, tbh. It’s something I enjoy as well as the wallets. We are not alone! lol.
Probably a little late to comment, and I appreciate your candor! I personally get a little irritated at how much the inside can scratch cards at the beginning, but I loosened the bottom leather piece by one increment and now don't really have that issue. Also, I saw how you get your cards out- have you not tried to fan them from the top, like you would on the "ID window" side of that Dango M1, or from that finger slot thingy in that Anson Calder slim wallet you reviewed? That's how I get my cards out, granted it can be a little bit of a pain, but with the dummy card it came with in the very front, my ID behind that, and my debit card at the back, I haven't had any issues. But I don't push the cards up from the bottom, I push from the top, with my thumb on top of the top card, pressing up. Also, I decided how I have it fits my cards and cash fine, so I disassembled it and trimmed the leather to be flush with the edges of the metal. Really helps give me more room to push them up and out with my thumb.
Just some thoughts. :) Though this metal plate and the leather are so thick it kind of drives me crazy sometimes, but I deal because I like how solid it feels. Hope maybe this might help...
Thanks Channing, yes I was pushing them from the bottom due to the scratching, but like you others noted the thumb push down from the top. I address that in a Q&A video here: czcams.com/video/9DIhLkS_xwA/video.html But in the end, if I have to do that much fiddling with a wallet to get it to work, then the design fails.
It’s great that someone is finally giving the negative side of ownership of this wallet, most CZcamsrs are solely pushing only the positive and of course an owner of this will need to deal with both. 👍
I do like the engineering and design thought that went into this wallet and with a little adjustment it would be fine, but when I have to think too hard about how to use a wallet, it's a fail to me.
Thanks for the review. I think the most versatile Trayvax wallet is the Original 2.0.
I love the look of all those style wallets. Trayvax, Dango, etc. But they've always seemed to be more about form over function. For people that don't access their wallets ever day. I have to pull an ID out twice a day for access to job sites. It really narrows down which wallets I choose as I demand quick, easy access. Secrid mini wallet is still king so far.
Good observation and yes, what we carry is influenced by how we use our wallet.
The color of the wallet was nice, thats about it. Could not see this sitting in my front pocket next to my gennies!
Im not sure if anyone else brought this up, but the leather is actually a top grain leather. You accidentally called it a full grain leather in the beginning. Just an fyi.
I expect Predator will be amazed with this wallet while visiting planet earth...and Hell-Bent still a winner in this segment!
I have the same problem with the summit,getting the cards out.
I've had this wallet for about a month now. And i haven't found anything difficult about getting cards out. You don't push all of them from the bottom like you show but rather slide them out one by one quickly with your thumb using the open area where the bottle opener is. And the eyelit for the lanyard absolutely doesn't gouge in any way or become obtrusive. If someone put the wallet in my pocket and i didn't know what it looked like, I wouldn't even know that there is a lanyard loop.
Thanks, yes, the bottom push I did is due to the common community problem of the top card being scratched up by the wallet. I address the intended way of extracting cards (which you mention) in this video, czcams.com/video/9DIhLkS_xwA/video.html
@@walletopia I've never had my cards scratched either. The machined part of the metal frame is very smooth and the only way i can see cards scratched maybe is if you jam too many in without releasing the side straps to allow for more space for the cards. But i think even if they were to get scratched in a loose setting, they would be very minor.
@@Gaba-oo4qb Interesting as I've been hearing a consistent message on both sides. When did you purchase yours? I doubt it's a manufacturing issue as their processes would hopefully all be the consistent. This issue is curious. I can see how if you don't have the cards too snug, this wouldn't likely happen, but how tight is tight as I know I wouldn't want my cards floating in the compartment either.
@@walletopia I purchased my wallet about 2 months ago. I wouldn't call it a manufacturing issue. All it is is just making judgement calls when you fill up your wallet with cards. Some people like their cards to be packed tighter and some people looser. There is no sweet spot. Just depends on the person. Me for instance, I like my cards to be loose enough so that I can fit a couple more if I have to. And that makes them easy enough to take out. But again, there's no magical formula. It all depends on what you want.
How many cards you carry in the wallet?
For up to 200.00 $ I expect ease of access to my money and cards. Oddly enough my element does all. But you have to get use to the elements quirks as well.
Very critical review appreciate you mentioning the card issue. Like others have said I have never heard anyone mention this and that is the reason why I'm going with the fantom r or the dango.
Can you check out and review the Wingback London Cash Wallet please
Hi Chad, thanks for the message. We have the cash wallet and it’s on the schedule!
Have you seen Frenchie Co wallet? I got a carbon fiber one been using it for 6 or 5 years my dogs when they were a puppies took few bites and still after all those years the wallet looks new.
We've got the regular and the mini. They're up for review soon.
How many cards do you have in there?
I put 8 cards in there for the test.
Just to go over your one main con to the wallet. You are not suppose to push from the bottom to take cards out. And you don’t fan them out that way either. You use the actually big slot and your finger to slide card and it’s really easy. You will have zero to no issues once you do that. Go to other reviews you will see what I mean.
Thanks, familiar with it, I address it in this video czcams.com/video/9DIhLkS_xwA/video.html . The card scraping the wallet did for me (many people experience it, many appear to not), pushed me to do it from the bottom instead. But the way you mention is the correct way.
walletopia yes actually you are spot on. I see what you mean with the scratching. Mine has no issue like you mentioned in that follow up video. I know you probably already know but their warranty is great so I would communicate with them if you haven’t already
ya not extended strap but even lose it will do the top card I don't mind only carry five cards put a blank on top on way to issue that
Love mine! I only carry a few cards so none of the negatives mentioned are an issue.
Great to hear!
you slide the cards out from the top you don't push from the bottom that's how it works you can get any access to any card you want no bottom push top slide
Hi Mike, yes, I tried that, but it damages my top card every time I push/slide from the top, so the better option I fouind was to push the cards from the bottom, avoiding the top card. I wish they would fix the underside of the metal top so it wouldn't damage cards. If that was the case then pushing from the top is the absolute easiest/best way.
Maybe it is damaging your top card when you push through the top because the leather adjustment is too tight? It seems tight from the video.
yes I agree does scratch top card but just put one of your blanks on top and losen it up seems very tight on yours losen the leather out more but anyways good review does scratch card on front and wish it didn't have that carabiner loop either bur some people like to hook there keys to it
I really liked it. If the card scratching problem was fixed and they offered one without an eyelet I'd have no issues.
Might have been too tight, but the card scratching problem is pretty pervasive from what I see in the forums and feedback. I did have about 10 cards in it so it was pushing the out of the box maximum on the leather before stretching it. I had the pin adjusted almost all the way over.
update please does it still scratch your cards?
No, I purchased another one and no, it's good now. Not sure what happened with the one I had as it was a mixed bag of people who had similar problems and others who didn't have any issues. It's also important how you get the cards out. You MUST push the top card down with your thumb or finger, then slide the card(s) out. That disengages it from the top metal piece of the wallet preventing any potential damage.
walletopia got
u so u bought another contour?
I've been carrying the Trayvax Contour for about 2-3 years now. In the design/ form perspective I think it's gorgeous and genius in engineering. I normally carry 7 cards or so. The first two being my DL & CCL, a couple of medical cards and then a debt and credit card but I have them facing the other way since when I unsnap and use them it's easier to access the debit/ credit as my main cards. I generally have no issues.. but I have noticed that my cards are scratched. When cards are stacked and rubbing on each other I suppose it's bound to happen. I like the idea but being realistic I think I may have to find other options.
There is also one other flaw with this wallet - if you have the leather adjusted for say 8 cards and you then pull out one card to use at the counter, tip the wallet upside down (opening facing the floor) and with just a single light tap, the rest of the cards will then all fall out as that 8th card is no longer there to hold the rest of the cards in place......When you pull out a card, it’s necessary to hold the remainder inside the wallet with a finger so this doesn’t happen...
Ah yes, makes complete sense.
@deans6571 That's not a flaw what you describe. That's called being clumsy. Common sense will tell you to keep the wallet right side up when you have the strap open since gravity will be in effect.
The Contour is the easiest I have had for getting the right card out even if it's in the middle. Use your thumb to shuffle the top cards out until you see the card you want. Then simply push it out and pull from the bottom. Super easy to get the card you want like that. I personally do not think there is a better wallet at any price. But try that method of getting the card you want out and you will see just how easy it is.
Hey Mark, I don't see any issues with this wallet scratching my cards. Maybe it was an issue that they fixed? I will agree that card access is slightly tougher than other wallets, especially when going directly from the Stow wallet, which makes it so easy. It's also pretty thick, at .9in fully loaded vs the stow at .68in fully loaded with my cards and cash. The stow's thickness funny enough, is the same fully loaded or completely empty. The stow's thickness included 5 of my business cards. The contour at .9in thick does not hold business cards. I do love the way the contour feels in my hand. The titanium and oil tanned leather are beautifully constructed, and while it's thicker, i don't really notice that while it's in my pocket. It still maintains a very small footprint. The contour has a more rugged military type feel to it, so I think that appeals to a lot of people. This is evident by a lot of the customer review's on the Trayvax website, which includes user photos that have the wallet leaning up against a gun... The contour has an advantage of being more flexible in terms of # of cards it can carry, and for people that need to stuff an occasional receipt in their wallet, the contour will be the better fit.
Glad you found it didn't have that problem. I doubt it had anything to do with them fixing it, but with me using it. The proper usage is to push the card down with your dumb, but that didn't work as I had it too tight so I pushed it from the bottom. All I can surmise is that movement caused the scratching. It's a beefy wallet and I find the Rube Goldberg approach Trayvax takes to their wallets to be interesting.
@@walletopia I think there was a problem with the screws on the top plate, which hold the plate against the leather. They were making them too long on some models, which would poke through and scratch the cards. Even not pushing them out correctly should not scratch them. I have my drivers license there, and am working pretty hard to get the wallet to scratch my card, unsuccessfully.
@@walletopia Also, as a final thought. I'm not sure there is a cooler looking wallet than the trayvax contour titanium...
@@erikkalifornia5182 I just went and took a look. The Titanium with the Tobacco Brown leather...nice look'in color contrast.
@@erikkalifornia5182 Fantastic! That was really my only beef with the wallet, otherwise I really like everything about it. That Titanium one is calling my name....
It actually looks like a pain in the ass to use without even watching the video.
They need to make one without the lanyard hole and that doesn't scratch cards, if they do they have my money.
Agreed, I still really like this wallet.
Doesn’t look Easy to use only looks good. That’s why I sold my Ridge
yes foresure that amount of money shouldn't scratch your card
No scratched cards here. Not sure how you’re using it to achieve this.
Lots of community feedback on this. It’s a common problem. I can see how you would avoid this if you always push DOWN with your thumb as you’re pushing the card stack OUT. That way, it keeps the top card away from the metal as it’s moving for extraction. The main problem is when the thumb push just slides is along.
$140 wallet with an advertised "ID window", however if you use the ID window, it scratches the hell out of your card. I rate this wallet a 1 out 50, because that is an easy problem for them to fix, especially if they are charging that kind of money for metal and leather. Whoever pulled out their old leather wallet and said to themselves "man, i wish this wallet had a built in bottle opener and a giant protruding loop so i can hook up my lanyard" needs their head examined. Your reviews are great, but this has to be the biggest waste of $150 that exists on this earth.
The design looks awesome, but accessing card seems difficult and it looks like they could damage your cards...
@@ermal6157 yeah I get that. However I have not had any issues like that. Card access is easy and none of my cards are damaged on the 2 years I've been using it 👍
@@erikkalifornia5182 is it heavy like a Dango wallet?
@@ermal6157 My titanium version weighs in at 2oz exactly on my kitchen scale. Hope that answers your question, as I don't know which dango you're comparing too. :)
you are supposed to push the cards from the opening. Once you get to the card you want you can push it up and grab it from the back. You don't push up from the bottom.
Correct, I address that in this video czcams.com/video/9DIhLkS_xwA/video.html
I don’t want any kind of latch on my wallet! That’s for women’s purses. 👜
You should look at how to use the wallet before doing a review, you didn’t know how to adjust the leather per your cards therefore you had a hard time removing cards. You don’t push cards up from the bottom corner you use your thumb with ease , but you couldn’t do that per you didn’t adjust the leather
Actually, I'm am very familiar with how to extract the cards and adjust the leather, the wallet scratchs the top card which is why I pushed them from the bottom. If you make it too loose cards float around, too tight and cards are scratched, using your thumb to push down on the top card to push it forward IS the correct way. I address this in this followup video - czcams.com/video/9DIhLkS_xwA/video.html
You put to many cards in
Nah, it can handle it. If the pin is all the way adjusted and I'm trying to force cards, THEN it's too many. That said, I do tend to carry 3-4 cards too many in my wallets in general, bad habit 😀
Long term review here! This wallet will kill your cards over time! All my cards are peeling apart! There is no protection for your cards on top and bottom. Not worth the price!
Oh man man, grow up man, this is a great wallet and you and people all know that! Stop nagging ...
I love the engineering and materials used on this wallet. The design that went into this is also well done, but unlike everyone else out there, I don't take payment to do my reviews :)
@@walletopia well said !