The Best Type of Money Clips - Titanium Money Clips

For those who prefer money clips over wallets, a titanium money clip is a good option. Titanium has several advantages over other metals:

• as strong as steel, but 45% lighter
• 30% more elastic than steel
• resistant to salt water and perspiration
• has a low magnetic signature that doesn't get picked up my metal detectors

I just came across this interview of the founder of SuperiorTitanium.com, an online store of titanium money clips. He describes why he became interested in titanium money clips:

I used to carry a leather wallet around, but it was pretty bulky and uncomfortable to have in my pocket all the time. I decided to make a money clip out of titanium, since it is very springy and will not fatigue and break over time like steel will. Titanium also allows the money clip to hold more and still spring back to its original form allowing me to hold my bills and credit cards along with my drivers license!

The titanium money clips available at SuperiorTitanium.com look like good deals. The lowest cost one is $19.99 plus $5 S&H as of 7/21/08. This compares favorably to what you can get at Amazon, and I prefer the simple and sleek design at SuperiorTitanium.com which doesn't have hinges. Several commenters noted that the hinge broke on the Amazon money clip. Not only does this hinge make the clip look cheaper, it seems to be less durable.

In a previous post on money clips. I included this site which is another place selling titanimum money clips. But these also lack the sleek look as found at SuperiorTitanium.com, and they don't offer any under $50.

Wallet Designed for the Front Pocket

Do you carry your wallet in your front pocket or back pocket? Front pocket has its advantages. First, it's harder for someone to steal, and second, the back pocket can be hard on your back.

If you don't think your wallet fits well in the front pocket, this new wallet may help. It's called the Rogue Wallet, and it's designed to fit in the front pants pocket. Instead of being the typical square shape, one side is curved so this side will fit snugly at the bottom of your front pocket. I wonder why I never thought of this.

It's also designed to be thin so you don't have to worry about a bulge in your front pocket. The wallet has a basic bi-fold design with holders for your driver's license on one side and credit cards on the other.

The Rogue Wallet website sells several types of these wallets with different material including satin leather, salmon skin leather and alligator leather and non-leather material including canvas. Most have a price between $20 and $40. The alligator one is the exception with a high price of $325.

Thanks to the reader who suggested a post on this wallet.