Business Card Holder leather radica

This business card case made from vegetable-tanned leather in radica finish features a naturally occurring, flame-like grain pattern – no printing, no pattern, but the authentic scar and vein structure of the leather itself. It is crafted in a small workshop near Florence that specialises in an old Florentine technique: the leather is formed from a single piece and seamlessly glued, entirely without needle and thread. Two precisely engineered half-shells fit together without gaps and hold firm without any closure – solely through the precision of their form.

Features

• Seamless construction in Florentine tradition: The upper and lower shells are created not by stitching, but by forming and gluing from a single piece of leather. The edges are cleanly closed; there are no seams that could come loose or fray.
• Radica surface – natural grain: The characteristically irregular, flame-like pattern of the leather results from the natural fibre structure of the hide. This makes each case unique; the surface feels slightly textured and pleasantly firm to the touch.
• Vegetable-tanned leather: Tanning is carried out with plant-based tannins – a process that takes months and gives the leather a firm, dense structure. The material is chrome-free, breathable and develops a personal patina over time.
• Closure through form-fit without magnets: The two shells hold together through their precise fit – no magnet, no press stud, no elastic band. This protects business cards and cards with magnetic stripes or NFC chips.
• Compact format: At 96 × 65 × 15 mm, the case fits into any inside pocket and sits in the hand with a cool, firm feel.

Use & Tips

• Business cards and credit cards: The standard size of 96 × 65 mm accommodates common business cards (85.6 × 54 mm) and EC or credit cards with a little room to spare. The depth of 15 mm holds a small stack – enough for everyday use without becoming bulky.
• Safely carrying NFC and chip cards: Since the case contains no metal parts, magnets or closures, it doesn't interfere with contactless cards and offers mechanical protection against bending and scratching.
• Conditioning the leather: Vegetable-tanned leather takes leather conditioner or beeswax care well. Apply thinly and let it soak in – this deepens the grain pattern and protects against moisture.
• Developing patina intentionally: Radica leather with vegetable tanning darkens beautifully at points of contact – edges, thumb marks – over time. If you like this effect, simply let the case develop naturally.
• As a gift: The case comes without visible adhesive seams and with a clear, understated form – it needs no packaging to impress, but looks particularly thoughtful in a simple box.

For Leather Enthusiasts

The Florentine technique of seamless forming and gluing is an old craft tradition that differs fundamentally from the laminated or stitched leather processing common today. When shaped under pressure and moisture, vegetable-tanned leather permanently takes on the desired geometry – the form is thus inscribed in the material, not imposed from outside. The radica surface is created not through embossing but is a direct reflection of the natural fibre structure of a particular section of hide; no two pieces display exactly the same pattern. Plant-tanned leather contains up to 30% tannin content, which gives it its characteristic firmness, dry feel and ability to develop deep patina – properties that chrome-tanned leather cannot achieve in this way.

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