Our Journey to Creating TheCalibur
This is the story of our beginning.
In the early days, we were just a group of young, creative designers, passionate about creating new things to make life more convenient. However, we quickly realized that there is a vast gap between wanting to do something and knowing what to do. It was hard to accept that almost everything in this world has been done well by someone else.
'Nothing left for us, all ideas lead to dead ends' – a Vietnamese friend in our group blurted out during a meeting. Annoyed, he pulled all the stuff from his pockets and threw it on the table.
Undoubtedly, he must have gained weight from stress, and the clutter was driving him insane - I thought to myself. But wait, I saw something strange in that pile, two metal plates tied together with a rubber band, sandwiching a few cards in the middle, looking absurd. It's hard to believe that our 'man of refinement' would carry something like this.
But you know what's even more unbelievable? When he told us, 'This is a wallet that's selling like hotcakes, people are crazy about it, many people are using it every day'.
Honestly, this wallet reminded me of a 'plastic card hamburger', while some of the others were slightly better, with an ultra charming plastic button.
We all exclaimed, 'This can't be!'
That day, we knew what we had to do.
That was the moment we came up with the idea of TheCalibur. We envisioned a metal wallet that would be technologically advanced and aesthetically pleasing. It would be a wallet that not only holds money but also reflects style, creativity, and a forward-thinking spirit.
And the name? Well, it's no surprise that we all have a deep love for the culture and history of the UK. So, it only made sense for us to embody that passion by giving our product a name inspired by the legendary weapon wielded by England's most celebrated figure.
'Good men of old times held a precious sword, good men of today hold TheCalibur wallet'
Creating a new, breakthrough product is never easy. There were moments of doubt and hesitation as we faced design and production challenges. Sometimes, our ideas seemed far-fetched. Honestly, we lost count of how many designs ended up in the trash.
However, our unwavering determination and belief in our vision kept us going. We learned from each failure and used it as a stepping stone towards our ultimate goal. Every day, we sought ways to improve and develop our idea. You know, one of the luckiest things in the world is having reliable companions who never give up.
Finally, after more than a year of hard work, we completed the first functioning model of TheCalibur.
The joy we felt at that moment is indescribable. TheCalibur is not just a product, it's a symbol of our vision and perseverance.
That was a version that worked well with a 'proprietary mechanism' that we had created, accompanied by a ton of small bugs and design points that needed to be adjusted.
'You have a beautiful design, but we can't manufacture it' - there was a time when our whole team was haunted by these words from the manufacturers, implying that some part was not feasible in reality, which also meant that you would have to tear down and think of a new way to rebuild that part, truly a nightmare.
One of the many 'slightly better' versions.
I still clearly remember those nights when our team stayed up late to find solutions. Indeed, it's easier said than done, only when we start working do we really understand how difficult the job is.
Those issues cost us more than an additional 6 months.
But finally...
Today we are here. We proudly declare that we have created a complete product, a breakthrough product with a 'proprietary operating mechanism' appearing for the first time in the world. A stunning metal wallet with 4 initial variations and RFID blocking feature, of course.
September 2023 version
Now it's June 2023, we decided to aim for delivering the commercial version in July and continue to improve TheCalibur, expecting by the end of this year we will complete the upgrade of the new feature 'Calibur Share' - quickly and conveniently sharing information using NFC technology.
In our vision, TheCalibur is not just a luxury wallet, but also a tool to protect customers' wallets in a risky modern world, while also being a convenient and stylish way for its owner to share information with their partners.
We introduce TheCalibur to the world, hoping it will help people protect personal information and create a new experience for wallet usage.
This marks the beginning of a long journey. We invite you to follow and support us on this exciting path. Your encouragement means the world to us.
Thank you for your support.
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Best regards,
TheCalibur's Team.