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Review on πŸ‘œ Handcrafted 13 Inch Leather Full Flap Messenger Bag – Laptop, Satchel, School – Padded Brown Messenger Bag (13X10) by Francisco Holmes

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Overall a lot, but some room for improvement.

You can't find a price for this bag and overall I'm happy with it. The color is a little lighter than the photo but the leather will darken and patina over time as it softens. Unlike some other reviewers, my bag didn't have a strong odor other than regular leather. I like the magnets under the front flap that help keep the bag closed. The 13x10 internal pocket has some padding if you want to stash a small laptop or tablet inside. There are three compartments in the main body of the bag as well as an inside zip pocket and an outside zip pocket. As you can see from the photos, I was able to easily fit my planner/sketchbook, wallet, phone, glasses case and camera in it. There were some small quality issues that prevented a 5 star rating: 1) The strap buckle was inserted the wrong way round and I had to use pliers to bend it properly for it to work. 2) The belt buckle is right in the middle of the belt, which means some taller buyers (who need to use the last hole) may have the bag's weight right on the buckle. 3) The ends of the seams under the front flap look a little unfinished (but since I'm sewing I can tidy them up). In general, a lot, but there is still a lot to do.

Pros
  • High marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not as thick as other models