Nigel A's Card holder

[veesee]

Please critique this card holder I made. My first one using non-scrap leather. 

[Loft Leather]

Looks good.  Did you put edge paint on it?

[PastorBob]

Looks really clean!  Love the stitching.  It appears that the laminated edges could use a bit more sanding so they look like a single piece of leather instead of 3.  It takes a bit more time, but the results are fantastic after burnishing the edges.  I would also help to really press down on the pieces after gluing to ensure there are no gaps between the leather.

[AlZilla]

I'm going to be the outlier on the edges. While admitting they might be more attractive if polished and concealed, I think they look fine as they are.

To me, edges that are totally concealed and finished to hide the seams just look like cheap vinyl that could be spit out of any factory, 10,000 before lunch time.

To each, their own.

[DoubleKCustomLeathercraft]

I really enjoy minimal carry items like this. My wallet only holds an ID on one side, a single card slot on the other with a pocket behind both for foldable cash.

As mentioned above. The glue up looks a little loose if you used glue or cement. Hard to tell from the pictures. Getting the leather compressed during glue will make a easier to finish edge. Edge work can make or break a project. While some line the rustic look others like the finer finished look.

Because of this being a nice sleek card holder, I think it would look better with a fine finished edge. Sand until it's perfectly flush with all pieces. I go a high as 600 grit. Then burnish the edges to mirror. They'll be super smooth and soft feeling while sealing the edges together. You might still see multiple layers but it should feel like it's one. I'll personally never use edge paint but some leathers won't burnish and edge paint may be necessary. Just not necessary in my line of products