[Domestic Material] Geometric Side-Push Sliding-Lid Business Card Holder Gen 3 Taiwan Stout Camphor

01 / AWARENESS

Weaving "humility" into a single motion

Exchanging a business card is the most critical "first-impression ritual" in any business encounter. We drew inspiration from this, translating the respect embedded in Japanese business etiquette into a concrete design language.

Our proprietary patented side-push structure lets the lid open not outward, but slide inward. This inward motion symbolizes restraint and humility, turning your respect and regard for the other person into an unhurried, elegant gesture. Through this understated slide, WKidea hopes to make a business card more than a cold piece of information — but a warm, humble gesture of hospitality.

02 / MATERIAL

Taiwan Stout Camphor | Domestic Wood

A business card with warmth. We chose domestic Taiwanese wood, deeply connected to this land, as the home for this business card holder. When a card sits for a while inside the warm wooden box, it quietly absorbs the wood's distinctive natural scent. This one is made from Taiwan stout camphor, a wood with a distinct natural scent — the moment you hand over your card, a faint stout camphor fragrance comes along with it. This invisible olfactory memory not only deepens the professional impression you leave, but quietly conveys Taiwan's distinctive warmth as well.

Taiwan stout camphor is a broadleaf tree of the laurel family endemic to Taiwan, with a reddish-brown color; the piece shown has dark natural knots, and their position and size differ from piece to piece.

Legal sourcing & certification｜This Taiwan stout camphor is legally sourced domestic wood. This batch of 10 is registered in the Taiwan Forest Product Traceability System run by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency (Ministry of Agriculture), trace code 2026103000600001, and carries the Taiwan Wood mark (traceability-code verification). Scan the QR code or view the trace record online to see the wood species, volume, harvest location and producer details.

03 / CRAFT

Patented Side-Push Structure × Flagship Three-Round Finishing

• Patented sliding mechanism｜A fan-shaped rail and high-precision magnetic positioning create a steady, damped feel. Every side-push glides smoothly and precisely with no slipping — opening it is a pleasure in itself.
• Built to last｜No springs or clasps — an all-solid-wood structure eliminates metal fatigue and looseness. Built to stand the test of time, with a feel that stays consistent.
• Hidden curved slope｜A subtle internal slope gently lifts the last card for easy retrieval — a detail that keeps your business exchange unhurried from start to finish.

The structure is based on WKidea utility patents M481906 and M469193. The body is CNC-machined from a solid block of Taiwan stout camphor (subtractive machining, no injection molding), then hand-finished with our three-round "flagship" process:

• Round 1｜Alcohol mist to raise the wood fibers → sanding 240→400 grit → hand-applied wax.
• Round 2｜Alcohol mist → sanding 400→600 grit → hand-applied wax.
• Round 3｜Alcohol mist → 600-grit refinement → hand-applied wax and final polish.

04 / HOW TO USE

Weaving "humility" into the motion

① Slide inward | Push gently toward yourself

② The card appears | Emerges automatically, with grace

③ Present with both hands | Completing a gesture of respect

01　Press the lid with your left thumb and slide it gently toward yourself along the slope (symbolizing restraint and humility).
02　Feel the perfect resistance of the magnetic mechanism as the card emerges automatically, with grace.
03　Pick up the card steadily with both hands, completing this gesture of utmost respect and professionalism.

05 / CARE

Care

01　Wipe the card holder with a lint-free cloth.
02　Apply a small amount of natural beeswax evenly onto the wood surface.
03　Let it rest for ten minutes or overnight so the beeswax can absorb.
04　Wipe off any excess beeswax with a lint-free cloth.

🐝 This natural beeswax is handmade by WKidea artisans — click here to purchase beeswax for maintenance.

06 / FAQ

FAQ

Q: How many cards does it hold?
The inner depth is 6 mm, which holds about 15 business cards; the exact number depends on card thickness.

Q: When will it ship?
This item is in stock and ships in 2–3 business days; engraving adds 2 business days.

Q: Is engraving free? Are there limits on position or length?
Laser engraving is free, in any position, with no character limit. Please send us your text through our official channels.

Q: Without engraving, can I tell which way the lid opens?
Yes. The body and lid use different chamfers and facets, so you can tell the sliding direction by sight and by touch.

Q: Will the grain match the photos?
Not exactly. Taiwan stout camphor is a natural wood, so every piece differs slightly in grain and color — a natural characteristic, not a defect.

Q: Is it made to carry around?
At approx. 105 × 68 × 15.5 mm and 45 g, it fits in a pocket or bag for everyday carry.

Q: Is it a good business gift?
Yes. The card holder sits in a black insert inside a black gift box, ready to give. Free laser engraving of a name, brand or message is available. In stock, it ships in 2–3 business days; engraving adds 2 business days.

Q: Does it carry the Taiwan Wood mark?
Yes. This batch of Taiwan stout camphor card holders carries the Taiwan Wood mark (verified by the Taiwan forest product traceability code), trace code 2026103000600001; you can check the wood's origin online.

Q: Do you take corporate bulk orders?
Yes — please contact us through our official channels about quantity, engraving and lead time.

07 / CUSTOMIZE

Intuitive Orientation · Geometric Guidance, Plus Free Engraving

We understand not every user needs custom engraving. So in the exterior design, we built in a distinctive geometric structural element that makes the lid's direction obvious at a glance.

Pure geometry | No engraving needed · direction is self-evident

A mark of your own | Name · brand · a message

Asymmetric chamfers · guiding your fingertip. Unlike traditional uniform rounded edges, we applied differentiated chamfers and facets to the box body and the lid separately. When you touch or look at it, you naturally sense which side slides open — even without engraved text, the geometric contour and finger feel let you intuitively judge the lid's position. This design lets every user, whether or not they choose engraving, enjoy an intuitive, effortless experience.

Complimentary laser engraving is available, letting you mark a name, brand, or a personal message on the box for a style that's uniquely yours. (Please reach out through our official channels.)

08 / PACKAGE

Packaging & Contents

Black gift box

Packaging example (shown with the Taiwan incense cedar model)

In the box: card holder and black gift box. The holder sits in a black insert, ready to give as a gift.

09 / WKidea

About WKidea

🏆 2023 "Quality Wood Product Certification"　🏅 China Yijiang TOP100 "Master of Craft"

Design by Willy Kang, WKidea — 3-axis CNC solid wood craft, an officially certified Autodesk Fusion instructor since 2017. This side-push sliding-lid business card holder has been in production for over 12 years, one of Willy Kang's earliest original designs and still made today.

"Through wood, weaving the island's warmth and everyday ritual into daily life." From a single inward slide to a hint of Taiwanese wood's fragrance, WKidea has always believed that beautiful objects can be woven into everyday life. Rooted in Taiwan, we draw inspiration from this island's mountains and forests, using original design and digital craft to turn abstract ideas like "humility," "warmth," and "ritual" into tangible, everyday-carry craft pieces meant to be touched and to stay with you.

We're not just making business card holders — we're creating a medium for conveying respect and genuine feeling. Through wood, letting every first meeting be warm and memorable.