Briefcase Appreciation thread

[suitforcourt]

Thanks @ljrcustom!

Michael, what is your blog? Definitely interested in finding a vintage briefcase!

 

[ljrcustom]

Well Done. I just checked out your blog and noticed that you primarily make pen cases. How long have you been doing this for? Nice work by the way. Do you collect pens as well?

I thought I would share some pictures of my latest briefcase restoration all of the stitching has been removed and replaced with red thread ( stitched by hand) to match the new red suede lining.


20170531_185445[1] by my0771, on Flickr

20170531_185532[1] by my0771, on Flickr

Here is a before picture this case is top left

DSC_0749[1] by my0771, on Flickr

This case is now good for another 50 years I will be offering these for sale I just have not worked out exactly how.

The full details of this restoration are on my blog.

Thanks

Michael

 

[taxgenius]

I gather that Gion, the maker of Vass bags, uses Italian, vegetable tanned, full grain leather. Is there a general consensus on generic "Italian" leather compared to English leather or would more information be needed?

The prices are pretty good which makes we wonder about the quality of such leather, or perhaps the lower cost of labor is the reason for the great prices.

 

[My63]

Michael, what is your blog? Definitely interested in finding a vintage briefcase!

Hi Suitforcourt
This is my blog
my63leather.wordpress.com
Please let me know if I can help you with your search.
Michael

 

[My63]

Well Done. I just checked out your blog and noticed that you primarily make pen cases. How long have you been doing this for? Nice work by the way. Do you collect pens as well?

Thanks for visiting my blog
Pens have been a life long thing for me in 2004 I had a life changing accident and it meant that I had to learn to write again. As I had very little grip I rediscovered fountain pens. This lead to vintage fountain pens and their restoration. My wife bought me a writing slope to store my pens which in turn took me along the lines of restoration and making wooden boxes. I found this too heavy but as i had been using leather to line the boxes. I decided to have a go with leather rather than wood I think it was 2013 when I made my first leather case using kydex as a protective liner.
As far as pens go I prefer to think of myself as a user rather than a collector although I do have a lot to use

Michael

 

[ljrcustom]

Thanks for visiting my blog
Pens have been a life long thing for me in 2004 I had a life changing accident and it meant that I had to learn to write again. As I had very little grip I rediscovered fountain pens. This lead to vintage fountain pens and their restoration. My wife bought me a writing slope to store my pens which in turn took me along the lines of restoration and making wooden boxes. I found this too heavy but as i had been using leather to line the boxes. I decided to have a go with leather rather than wood I think it was 2013 when I made my first leather case using kydex as a protective liner.
As far as pens go I prefer to think of myself as a user rather than a collector although I do have a lot to use

Michael

Thanks for sharing your story. Sorry to hear about your accident. but glad to see you have found a new passion. Would love to see photos of the different pens you have and use, if you don't mind sharing.

 

[ParkerPierpont]

I gather that Gion, the maker of Vass bags, uses Italian, vegetable tanned, full grain leather. Is there a general consensus on generic "Italian" leather compared to English leather or would more information be needed?

The prices are pretty good which makes we wonder about the quality of such leather, or perhaps the lower cost of labor is the reason for the great prices.

Way more information needed.

Similar to asking if German cars are better, or if Japanese cars are better.

Better at what? Which Manufacturer? Which car?

 

[My63]

Thanks for sharing your story. Sorry to hear about your accident. but glad to see you have found a new passion. Would love to see photos of the different pens you have and use, if you don't mind sharing.

I think it might be best if I post one of my favourites here and then find a more suitable thread here or I might post some on my blog.
This is a Danitrio fountain pen from japan it is hand made and decorated with many layers of Urushi lacquer and various metal powders. This pen has what I originally thought was a dragon but is actually a lion.

IMG_8151_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

[ljrcustom]

I think it might be best if I post one of my favourites here and then find a more suitable thread here or I might post some on my blog.
This is a Danitrio fountain pen from japan it is hand made and decorated with many layers of Urushi lacquer and various metal powders. This pen has what I originally thought was a dragon but is actually a lion.

IMG_8151_1 by my0771, on Flickr

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. Please do let me know which thread you end up posting the photos of your other pens in.

 

[taxgenius]

I think I narrowed down my choices of briefcases to these two items. Both similar priced and I think similar quality. Putting aside the colors, is one of them better constructed or using better leather?

http://www.narragansettleathers.com/brief.html

http://hrothgarstibbon.co.uk/product/the-salisbury-bridle-leather-briefcase/

 

[clee1982]

Design wise prefer the 1st one, finish looks better on the 2nd though...

 

[ParkerPierpont]

I think I narrowed down my choices of briefcases to these two items. Both similar priced and I think similar quality. Putting aside the colors, is one of them better constructed or using better leather?

http://www.narragansettleathers.com/brief.html

http://hrothgarstibbon.co.uk/product/the-salisbury-bridle-leather-briefcase/


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The leather looks to be much cleaner on the bottom option. Additionally,the bottom one looks to have a much superior handle design, and almost universally looks more well thought-out.

It may be nice to have the leather shoulder strap and shoulder pad, too (depending on the way that you use your bag.)

 

[Brianpore]

Just a couple that have come in, always fun to photograph

HERMES Sac a Depeches 2-41 Briefcase Attache Business Bag Tan LARGE 16" x 12"

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Tan Beige Leather Briefcase Attache Bag - 15.75" x 11.75"

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PRESTO VTG Latch Lock Combo Briefcase Attache Business Bag LARGE - 18" x 13.5"

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[ljrcustom]

Does anyone know who makes this? The photo is from the Pitti Street style gallery on the main page.

 

[buy a painting]

Does anyone know who makes this? The photo is from the Pitti Street style gallery on the main page.

I have a bag in similar design from Delvaux. It has a metal lock instead of soft closure. I believe they still offer it. Bit unpractical to lack any handle though.