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    Briefcase that is both refined and sturdy

    Thanks for the response Anachronist. Really helpful to know more about your needs / requirements in a bag, and about your experience with the Aspinal. Sorry to hear about the metal shanks coming through the leather - that does sound problematic! Hopefully repairable or at least manageable...
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    Briefcase that is both refined and sturdy

    Thanks johng70. Understood on the point about durability and weight. Seems right that using full grain leather is always going to be heavier. Maybe it would be good to have a strap that's really comfortable. Do you like the strap okay on the Saddleback bag? I'm going to keep noodling on ways to...
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    Briefcase that is both refined and sturdy

    Thanks djunglew. Pretty interesting to see how he takes apart the whole bag, fixes everything, and puts it all back together. In my case, I think some specific repairs on the trouble spots and a lot of conditioning will help.
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    Briefcase that is both refined and sturdy

    Thanks very much Johng70. Saddleback bags seem really well-made and built to last. I've heard they run a little heavy in terms of weight. Has that been an issue for you? What you say about not babying the bags is really true. Despite my love of the bag, I couldn't bring myself to research...
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    Briefcase that is both refined and sturdy

    Thanks for this, pretty amazing review. Wasn't aware of SAB so thanks for sharing.
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    Briefcase that is both refined and sturdy

    Thanks so much Anachronist for your posts. From what I've found in my exploration so far, you may want to check out the bags from Lotuff Leather, which seem pretty on point in terms of classic elegance with great quality (made in America with full grain vegetable tanned leather)...
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    Briefcase that is both refined and sturdy

    Hey all, new member here. I love classic and well-made clothes. My favorite brand is Taylor Stitch out of San Francisco. Nice to be a part of this community, and I look forward to contributing. I wanted to share my personal story and then ask the community for some advice. When I started my...
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