Business Card Cases: Definitive Guide for Professional Style

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00:00 Introduction
Your business card reveals more than just your contact info. Well-cared for business cards in a quality case make great first impressions. How do you know which card case best suits you?

01:19 History
Despite the modern prominence of digital business, business cards remain the simplest and most stylish way to swap information. Let's take a look at how business cards evolved throughout history.

05:04 Types of Business Card Cases
We categorize business card cases into two different groups: types of cases to avoid and quality cases you should look for.

05:20 1. What to Avoid
05:22 1a. The Slash Case
05:35 1b. Trendy Design
05:55 1c. Mechanical Case
06:04 1d. Novelty Design

06:32 2. Quality Cases
06:35 2a. The Slip Case
07:25 2b. The Simple Case
07:45 2c. The Bifold Case
08:24 2d. Wallets & Billfolds
08:53 2e. The Rigid Case

09:36 What Makes A Quality Card Case?
Now we discuss the different hallmarks of a quality card case so you get the most value both in utility and style.

09:41 3. Materials
Two traditional materials for quality cases are metal and leather due to their durability and appearance.
10:15 3a. Metal
12:06 3b. Leather

15:20 4. Construction
Proper frame assemblies, a non-bulky profile, and a clasp that allows easy access to the cards are elements of well-made business card cases.
15:29 4a. Genuine Metal Frame
16:07 4b. Slim Profile
16:43 4c. Clasp

17:13 5. Styling
The best case for business cards is one with a more formal exterior to match a range of dress codes because you never know when you'll need to swap them.

18:08 6. Cost
When it comes to cost, you’ll often get what you pay for. What price range should you expect for a quality business card case?

18:41 Conclusion
We hope that this definitive guide will help you find a business card case that suits your needs and style. If you don’t own a business card case yet, have we convinced you to get one? Let’s chat in the comments!

19:04 Outfit Rundown

[suicidalbuddha]

Look at that subtle leather patina, the tasteful thickness of it, oh my god, it even has an engraved Fort Belvedere logo!

[andreitaga]

Impressive, very nice, let's see Paul Allen's guide to Business Card Cases

[AHappyAvocado]

look at that subtle off-white colouring.

[oddballtv]

Impressive, very nice.

Let's see Paul Allan's definitive guide to business cards

[НикитаМитрофанов-ци]

Impressive, very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's business card cases guide

[Aggnog]

Stuff like this really showcases why the details are so important.

[herrybertpotter]

Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark...

[MrPacproductions]

Let's see Paul Allen's business card video

[lowerlowerhk]

Very nice. Let's see Paul Allen's card case.

[drip]

I used to use an old cigarette case as a business card case and having seen multiple posts from you guys on YouTube and Instagram, I am tempted to shop around for a business card case

[anniesauras_rex]

I saw a patient at my work (I work in a UK dental practice) and he had a Fort Belvedere wallet, so happy to find one in the wild! ☺️

[cglaurer]

I’ve been using a “business card case” as a wallet for over a decade. So-called “minimalist” or super-thin wallets mostly seem to be unusable garbage. I found a great Samsonite-branded business card case (at an office goods box store) that makes a great wallet (but like actual wallets, wouldn’t be the best card case!). I’ve gone through three of them. I keep cash separately in a money clip. I’ve got to go see whether you’ve done an ultimate guide to wallets and money clips.

[jebbush]

I like how Preston wears point collars. Very traditional. It seems like most stylish gents trend towards spread, so it’s unique. I like point collars with moderately long points (3”-3.125” or so).

[mortuaryartist]

I always use a business card. You have encouraged me to find a stylish vintage case.

[keatman]

I'm a leather worker and I make mostly wallets. This video was helpful to understanding the wallet I should be designing

[Idekwtph]

Look at that subtle off white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my god. It even has a watermark

[mistergrandpasbakery]

I found your channel just in time. I'll be getting back in business VERY soon. I've been out of the loop for enough time that the coaching you provide is highly beneficial! 😀

[acftmxman]

For about 15 years now I use two cases. I use a leather simple case to carry on my person and I use a stainless steel card case in my bag or attache. I do not overstuff either so that way the cards glide out easily. Before I used a repurposed metal cigarette case, but it was too large for my needs. Another great video guys!

[AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

I used my father's business card case to protect my holy Exodia back in 2003. 💪🙏

[pyro]

I just watched American Psycho. Perfect timing.