I wanted a very minimal wallet. Something to hold bills, maybe three credit cards ready for use, plus a few seldom-used cards in inside pockets. Something really thin. I hate those picture ID window things. This one is perfect, as the ID window thing is a removeable insert. Remove it and things get really slim. You can still have up to 7 cards ready for immediate access, with their edges peeking out for easy selection, plus room for more in concealed pockets. I like the way the card slots hold the cards: tightly enough that they won't fall out, but not so tightly that you struggle to get them out. Perfect design. What I did not expect was the quality. This is nice real stitched leather with sweet design elements: an embossed swiss alpine logo inside and a nice little swiss cross in red on an outside corner. This thing just feels good to handle, and is very attractive. I bought it for myself so did not need the accompanying gift bag, but that's a nice extra touch if you plan to make it a gift. Very pleased!