Roomy, easy to use. Plenty of space, thin leather.
I'm rating this with 4 stars because leather tears, and three stress points look flimsy. See photo 4.<br />This is roomy, and holds a bunch of stuff. Since I enjoy writing, my every day carry includes B5 notepads by Tsubane, fountain pen sleeves, small pen bag, a few art pens. This is one of my better bags for everyday carry.<br />Cons:<br />There are a few things that are destined to break, zippers, D-ring stress points, carrying handle flap reinforcement, bottom/base padding.<br /><br />Carrying strap is configured so the buckle is centered where it rests on my shoulder.  There is a strap sleeve but it slides off the buckle<br />Also main strap D-ring connection on the bag isn't reinforced, and could easily tear. Of course strap is double stitched at D-rings on each edge, though strap is only single thickness that connects bag and strap. One is pulling away all ready.<br />Top carrying handle stress is on one layer of leather and I foresee tearing over time.<br /><br />Pros:<br />Roomy, spacious, small pockets inside and out for documents. Front and side pockets are flexible enough to hold a lot of small items.<br />Seam stitching looks solid, time will only prove longevity. So far it's holding up okay without showing stray threads.<br />Some reviews have complained about smell; mine had a little, so I let it air out a few days before using it, and it seems to have worked. No glue smell though.<br />Leather is decently tanned and dyed, and a warning is enclosed to be aware dye could rub off on light colors. This can be alleviated with leather polish or cleaner.<br />CONCLUSION:<br />Overall this is a good bag for my use. I do believe the strap will tear without much provocation at D-ring stress points with what I carry.<br />Big question, will I buy from this supplier again? Probably, but I'll make sure stress points are stronger. I may gift this to someone and keep looking.<br />I do like this bag, one of my better choices and I'm keeping it. But I am taking it to a leather shop to have nylon zippers replaced with heavier duty metal and strap reinforced at stress points.<br />Inside bottom I'll add a a bottom stiff leather lining and I might have a bottom leather pad stitched outside bottom to protect it from tearing or getting caught on sharp objects. I commute so a little extra bottom padding won't create a problem. I'll also add reinforcement on inside flap handle. With these additions, this will be a great bag.<br /><br />For reference, I had a camera bag strap rip at a D-ring and almost lost it while taking a picture. I also had a messenger bag strap rip at D-ring.<br />Photos:<br />Photo 1; everyday carry contents. Writing pads, ink cartridges, fountain pen cases, blue pen case holds art pens and pencils, earbuds. End pocket is high power flashlight; plus a packet for personal things.<br /><br />When I tested it, I added my 12inch MacBook Pro and iPad, dongles and cords in addition to items in photo1. They fit comfortably inside, though it was too much weight for this, so I carry those in a different bag.<br />With stronger support on bottom, side ring strap and top handle, This bag will last a long time.
Rating: 4 stars