Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2013

What’s not to like about the water-resistant, expandable, and durable Lixtick Paper Wallet? As well as being environmentally friendly, you can customize it by doodling on it yourself with a permanent marker. If you’re not so creatively inclined, you can choose from one many patterns like graffiti, cow spots, stonewall, denim (good for camouflage from pickpockets) and more. As with all products, the color may eventually fade with use, but if you accidentally put it through the washing machine, never fear—it won’t disappear like yesterday’s news. There’s no guarantee about the contents, though.

¥1,680; available from www.lixtick.com