Whoever made this bag knew just what I wanted (It was me. I made it. I knew.).

Used at the very least in the days that I taught, which was three days a week, and some bonus other trips, as well. I biked with it on most of those days and it wore well, enduring some light rain without complaint and absorbing a fair number of scratches from getting tossed around.

This burnt harness is closer to regular harness than the side Nathan had, I feel, which meant it was lighter in color and less waxy/oily. As a result, scratches are more visible, but it also has greater shine. It's a lovely leather, though it's true I would've preferred they sent me a side that matched the boots a little closer.

A little awkward for me to answer, since I'm the one who made it! I'll just say, I don't think there are too many people saddle stitching messenger bags of this size out there, so I'm pleased to be one of them. I like this design a fair bit, though I'm not in love with tuck locks as the closure. I have some ideas about something that would be both lighter and a little tidier. I think my stitching is of a high quality, though I rarely line my bags and I think I clicked the interior of the bag poorly, so that was both frustrating and a good learning experience. Too close to the belly by far, as it turns out. I'll say, after selling mostly to just friends and acquaintances for a couple of years, I basically launched the brand with the Dome this year, making an actual website and selling at markets, so this bag feels a little special to me for that reason -- it accompanied me as I made my first sales to strangers and served as evidence for custom orders, so I'll always think finely of it, I suspect.

It feels really nice to see my bag, my wallet, my belt in the feed beside all the wonderful boots. A perhaps silly thing, but I feel it nonetheless. Thanks for the opportunity to experience it.