Anthracite 08 owners - need advice

chris19 · Jul 17th, 2008, 08:53 AM

I just purchased a new anthracite 08 (charcoal colour) in a Hobo GSH style which I love, but, after only one day of touching and handling, its veining which I don't mind, but the veins look really light against the rest of the bag - is this normal? I'm just worried that its only been a day, and whether if the whole bag will end up being veiny resulting in a lighter grey coloured bag. The edges of the zips (where the sealant is) also appears to be changing to a lighter colour like the veins.

does anyone with the new anthracite has this happen to them?

happychica87 · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:02 AM

My anthra work kindda looks like that too(lighter veins)...and I havn't even used it yet..

hayley · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by happychica87

My anthra work kindda looks like that too(lighter veins)...and I havn't even used it yet..

Hi Happy Chica ... I am probably going to get the same style you bought - Anthracite 08 with GSH (remember this from another thread :) - would you mind posting me a photo if possible? I am a bit concerned if the leather tends to be veiny and cracked looking, as i like it very smooth and non-veiny.

thanks :)

chris19 · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:44 AM

hi happychica - the anthracite leather is so pretty though isn't it? I'm just concerned over time, the bag will look so much lighter due to the veining. I'm now wondering if i should exchange it for the black Hobo with GSH - the leather on that was so soft and smoushy as well.

anyone else with the new anthracite?

chinkee21 · Jul 17th, 2008, 09:52 AM

Lightening of the Anthra 08 will not be an issue to me as I actually prefer a medium Grey than a dark one. Here is my Anthra City

chris19 · Jul 17th, 2008, 10:10 AM

chinkee - your bag is gorgeous! from the lighting on the photo i can't really see veins that prominently - are the veins on your bag much lighter? esp the veins on the bigger creases on the bag?

chinkee21 · Jul 17th, 2008, 07:38 PM

^^Actually, not at all. The veins are pretty thin and not light in color, it doesn't make the bag look light grey. Pretty much evenly veined throughout the whole bag.

happychica87 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 09:48 PM

okay so after wearing my anthra work for a week..the light veiny parts get really worse!!! You can see from the pics that I attached that you can spot it right away...they are not scuffs but look like scuffs!!!

I'm so disappointed...I thought she was a true beauty...My other Bal bags are not like that at all..they don't have lighter veiny parts anywhere!!! I wonder what's wrong with the anthra?

Has anyone's Bal bags look like this too?!?!?!? Either Anthra or other color?

happychica87 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 09:53 PM

http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...8&d=1216777319

http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...9&d=1216777319

KDC · Jul 22nd, 2008, 10:38 PM

I think that bag looks great! I still have my heart set on Argent, but 08 Anthra really draws me in!

oogiewoogie · Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:05 PM

I get scuffs on my Anthra first from time to time. But leather lotion... appleguard should take it right out.

Chinkee.... thats one gorrgggeeeouuuss Anthra city ~!!!

Jul 17th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#1
chris19 Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 114	Anthracite 08 owners - need advice I just purchased a new anthracite 08 (charcoal colour) in a Hobo GSH style which I love, but, after only one day of touching and handling, its veining which I don't mind, but the veins look really light against the rest of the bag - is this normal? I'm just worried that its only been a day, and whether if the whole bag will end up being veiny resulting in a lighter grey coloured bag. The edges of the zips (where the sealant is) also appears to be changing to a lighter colour like the veins. does anyone with the new anthracite has this happen to them?

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:02 AM	#2
happychica87 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Buckeye Land Posts: 333	My anthra work kindda looks like that too(lighter veins)...and I havn't even used it yet.. __________________ Wishlist: *Bal: something in Black* *Bal: Ruby Accessory* *LV: Vernis Agenda Pomme d' amour* *Chanel: Evening Star Jumbo White*

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#5
chinkee21 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,217	Lightening of the Anthra 08 will not be an issue to me as I actually prefer a medium Grey than a dark one. Here is my Anthra City __________________ Anis,Taupe,AG,Sandstone ______________________ Chinkee21's little addiction: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ee-272248.html

Jul 17th, 2008, 07:38 PM	#7
chinkee21 Member Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,217	^^Actually, not at all. The veins are pretty thin and not light in color, it doesn't make the bag look light grey. Pretty much evenly veined throughout the whole bag. __________________ Anis,Taupe,AG,Sandstone ______________________ Chinkee21's little addiction: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...ee-272248.html

Jul 22nd, 2008, 09:53 PM	#9
happychica87 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Buckeye Land Posts: 333	http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...8&d=1216777319 http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...9&d=1216777319 __________________ Wishlist: *Bal: something in Black* *Bal: Ruby Accessory* *LV: Vernis Agenda Pomme d' amour* *Chanel: Evening Star Jumbo White*

Jul 17th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#4
chris19 Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 114	hi happychica - the anthracite leather is so pretty though isn't it? I'm just concerned over time, the bag will look so much lighter due to the veining. I'm now wondering if i should exchange it for the black Hobo with GSH - the leather on that was so soft and smoushy as well. anyone else with the new anthracite?

Jul 17th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#6
chris19 Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 114	chinkee - your bag is gorgeous! from the lighting on the photo i can't really see veins that prominently - are the veins on your bag much lighter? esp the veins on the bigger creases on the bag?

Jul 22nd, 2008, 10:38 PM	#10
KDC bbag.jeans.heels Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere on a beach in the Pacific Posts: 3,341	I think that bag looks great! I still have my heart set on Argent, but 08 Anthra really draws me in! __________________ Without a doubt, I am assimilated NeroMarineBleuElectriqueRougeTheatreBubblegumRubisFramboise

Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:05 PM	#11
oogiewoogie iS in ESCROW~! :O) Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beachy SoCAL...<3 Posts: 3,090	I get scuffs on my Anthra first from time to time. But leather lotion... appleguard should take it right out. Chinkee.... thats one gorrgggeeeouuuss Anthra city ~!!! __________________ " It is as easy to create a castle as a button. It's just a matter of whether you're focused on a castle or a button." - Abraham-Hicks."