After I received my briefcase, I found out that the amount of pig skin lining is not the same with your briefcase. It has less pig skin lining now. A little bit disappointed by the change. But still a good briefcase. Just wish they didn't make sure design change.
I’m gonna comment my own typed review of the bag, I just got mine. Same bag as this but in Tobacco... Initial Review of the Etsy SolidLeatherCo (AKA Marlondo Leather Co) Vegetable Tanned Double Space Briefcase/ Leather Messenger Bag in 16” Tobacco: Ordered 16” in Tobacco, 28 May 2019. Shipped 29 May 2019. Free shipping, arrived today via UPS (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to 29 Palms, California). Customer service is 11/10, fast & detailed! I saw this detailed RUclips Review by you so I wanted to write the difference between your 2017 to my 2019 version . I noticed a couple of differences, your 2 pockets on the inside divider are pigskin, mine are leather but I like it. Here are 3 design differences I don’t understand: my outside buckled pocket does not have strap pigskin lining for strength, only the front half of the inside large compartment has a pigskin lined bottom, and the edges are not burnished at all. One thing they did definitely upgrade is that my 2019 version of the bag strap pads are actually padded inside for more comfort. You can see it and fill it, it’s got something inside it now.
Emiro Viloria It’s really tough and definitely holding up really well. I contacted the maker/ owner asking why there were changes in design and I got absolutely no response back... even if I got messages back really fast before when I was asking about the product before I bought it. Fishy huh? I mean it’s not like their product got crappy, I was just asking why there were changes. Why are they avoiding my questions...
I don't owned the winged briefcase so it is hard for me to say. The winged briefcase is a different fundamental design with a different closure system that is unique. I would say it depends on the type of design you are looking for. A cop out, i know.
Veg tan is usually stiffer than chrome tan. Does it take long for this bag to loosen and soften up?
They actually have Lifetime warranty as long as you own it! Just bought the Tobacco one from Marlondo!
Marlondo vs Saddleback. The "upgrades" and veg tan made for an easy decision to go with Marlondo.
the side pockets sealed the deal for me.
NOT all the time we want to open the bags, so these quick access pockets are really useful
the small detailing makes this Marlondo a better bag than Saddleback design.
I agree, if Marlondo came out before saddleback they would be the company to beat.
I bought the tobacco 16" after watched your review. Good job mate. How is your briefcase holding up after 2 yrs?
After I received my briefcase, I found out that the amount of pig skin lining is not the same with your briefcase. It has less pig skin lining now. A little bit disappointed by the change. But still a good briefcase. Just wish they didn't make sure design change.
I just ordered this bag in dark brown! Thanks for the review! Should I condition the bag upon arrival?
I’m gonna comment my own typed review of the bag, I just got mine. Same bag as this but in Tobacco...
Initial Review of the Etsy SolidLeatherCo (AKA Marlondo Leather Co) Vegetable Tanned Double Space Briefcase/ Leather Messenger Bag in 16” Tobacco:
Ordered 16” in Tobacco, 28 May 2019. Shipped 29 May 2019. Free shipping, arrived today via UPS (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to 29 Palms, California). Customer service is 11/10, fast & detailed! I saw this detailed RUclips Review by you so I wanted to write the difference between your 2017 to my 2019 version . I noticed a couple of differences, your 2 pockets on the inside divider are pigskin, mine are leather but I like it. Here are 3 design differences I don’t understand: my outside buckled pocket does not have strap pigskin lining for strength, only the front half of the inside large compartment has a pigskin lined bottom, and the edges are not burnished at all. One thing they did definitely upgrade is that my 2019 version of the bag strap pads are actually padded inside for more comfort. You can see it and fill it, it’s got something inside it now.
How is it holding since you bought it?
Emiro Viloria It’s really tough and definitely holding up really well. I contacted the maker/ owner asking why there were changes in design and I got absolutely no response back... even if I got messages back really fast before when I was asking about the product before I bought it. Fishy huh? I mean it’s not like their product got crappy, I was just asking why there were changes. Why are they avoiding my questions...
In your opinion, what are the differences / benefits of getting this bag in the Veg Tan vs Water Buffalo?
Veg tan is a much stiffer leather and in my opinion ages better.
Would you say this is a better looking bag than the winged briefcase that they sell?
I don't owned the winged briefcase so it is hard for me to say. The winged briefcase is a different fundamental design with a different closure system that is unique. I would say it depends on the type of design you are looking for. A cop out, i know.
So i ordered both 😃
Looks lie a pretty amazing bag too bad they don´t ship to Europe since they make the bags in China if I got it right.
I got mine delivered to Europe no problemo.
@@taunokekkonen5733 That's cool. How much import tax did you have to pay if I may ask ? 🤔
@@thomash.4501that depends on the country i guess. I had to pay 23% VAT if memory serves me correctly, and the shipping was easily 50-100USD.
Is just an imitation of Saddleback leather .....guys get over it , they just btter ...
even the review are an imitation ...