Help Me Select A New Briefcase

Gus · Mar 16, 2010

I had a Tumi leather briefcase in the late 90's-2003 for meetings and flights. I must admit it was practical but now it looks so .....dated. I need something else. I've had Ghurka canvas and leather. That was the 80's-90's. I've tried nylon backpacks. I don't want a legal brief, a heavy leather satchel or a Filson bag. Just something that is right for carrying business and personal items while traveling and into meeting. I think I want leather but not an attache.

Any ideas?

yfyf · Mar 16, 2010

Have you thought about a smaller sized Glaser Designs bag? They have a portfolio style brief which I thought was nice as well as a smaller sized Daybag.

http://www.glaserdesigns.com/Pages/B...sesStyles.html

kolecho · Mar 16, 2010

Some of Glaser's designs are nice, but Myron told me they weigh a lot, even when empty. The lightest flapover briefcases I have come across are from Valextra. I used to dislike Valextra's leather, until I saw a well use one recently. It has aged quite well.

yfyf · Mar 16, 2010

Originally Posted by kolecho

Some of Glaser's designs are nice, but Myron told me they weigh a lot, even when empty. The lightest flapover briefcases I have come across are from Valextra. I used to dislike Valextra's leather, until I saw a well use one recently. It has aged quite well.

Yes, Valextra's leather ages surprisingly well. My wallet has been going quite strong for over four years now. Quite surprising given how vivid their colours can be.

Gus · Mar 16, 2010

I like the look of Glaser but I too think they are too heavy. The Valextra suggestion sounds good. Do you have a particular model or style to recommend?

Mark from Plano · Mar 16, 2010

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I like the look of Glaser but I too think they are too heavy. The Valextra suggestion sounds good. Do you have a particular model or style to recommend?

I have a new Glase. 6" deal bag coming in a couple of weeks. I'll post my impressions then.

kolecho · Mar 16, 2010

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I like the look of Glaser but I too think they are too heavy. The Valextra suggestion sounds good. Do you have a particular model or style to recommend?
The well used one that I saw looks like this 3 gusset model. http://bagwhiz.com/wp-content/upload...hreegusset.jpg in this tan.... http://blog-imgs-11.fc2.com/n/o/n/no...17Valextra.jpg

bigbris1 · Mar 16, 2010

Have you seen the JG Milano? I was searching for a slim case and found it. Comes in 3 colors

jobro · Mar 16, 2010

I had a glaser a while back, was constructed very well however some of my accounts are in bad areas so this is my go to case.

Gus · Mar 16, 2010

This is very nice. Kinda modern/classic style. Where can you find these?

Originally Posted by bigbris1

Have you seen the JG Milano? I was searching for a slim case and found it. Comes in 3 colors

bigbris1 · Mar 16, 2010

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

This is very nice. Kinda modern/classic style. Where can you find these?
Clicky the picky. ShoeBuy has it in 6 colors and currently is offering 15% bing cashback. I'm awaiting the imminent arrival of a JG bag in brown and another bag in black today.

TRINI · Mar 16, 2010

What about a Delvaux?

bmulford · Mar 16, 2010

A Valextra or Prada pressed calf (saffiano) travel briefcase sounds like the ticket. Lightwieght, top zipper, strap+handles, meant to carry folders/papers/electronics + shirt. elegant and durable. http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store...13535cat214310

JayJay · Mar 16, 2010

I like the addtional function for the straps on the Delvaux. The JGM looks good, too.

fomar · Mar 16, 2010

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I had a Tumi leather briefcase in the late 90's-2003 for meetings and flights. I must admit it was practical but now it looks so .....dated. I need something else. I've had Ghurka canvas and leather. That was the 80's-90's. I've tried nylon backpacks. I don't want a legal brief, a heavy leather satchel or a Filson bag. Just something that is right for carrying business and personal items while traveling and into meeting. I think I want leather but not an attache.

Any ideas?

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