The Trayvax Contour is the company's most refined wallet: two CNC-machined plates, a bottom in stainless, brass or titanium and a PVD-coated top, each wrapped in top-grain oil-tanned leather, held together as a slim front-pocket wallet. It is made in the USA and backed by Trayvax's 65-year heirloom warranty. The Contour Lite adds a sliding clasp, RFID and an optional bottle opener. This review covers the build, the patina, and the two versions.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Plates | CNC-machined bottom plate in stainless steel, brass or titanium; PVD-coated top plate |
| Leather | Top-grain oil-tanned, wrapped on each plate |
| Type | Front-pocket wallet |
| Contour Lite | Adjustable sliding clasp, RFID protection, with or without bottle opener |
| Made | USA |
| Warranty | 65-year heirloom |
| Price | Contour $190 to $235; Contour Lite $190 to $235 |
The build
Metal for structure, leather for feel. Each plate is wrapped so the leather is what touches your hand and pocket, and the metal is what keeps the wallet flat and the cards protected. Titanium is the lightest and most expensive; stainless the standard; brass the one that ages.
The patina
Oil-tanned leather darkens and marks with use, and the Contour is designed to show it. A year in, no two look alike.
Contour vs Contour Lite
The Lite is the newer construction with an adjustable sliding clasp that tensions the stack, RFID protection, and an optional integrated bottle opener. It is the one to buy now; the original Contour is the one to buy if you want brass.
Compared
The Element is the paracord-wrapped version at $85; the Ascent is the single-plate minimalist. The Contour is the finished piece.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trayvax Contour worth it?
If you want a wallet you will not replace, yes. The warranty is 65 years.
What is the difference between Contour and Contour Lite?
The Lite adds a sliding clasp, RFID and an optional bottle opener.
Titanium, stainless or brass?
Titanium for weight, stainless for value, brass for patina.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes.
Does it fit in a front pocket?
It is designed as a front-pocket wallet.
The bottom line
The Contour Lite in titanium is the Trayvax to buy once. The Contour in brass is the one to buy for the patina.
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