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musicalhouses · Jun 6th, 2009, 10:03 PM

This is such a lovely bag! I'm starting to feel like I need a James now, I just don't know whether to get a Hobo, Tote or Satchel!

alnblue · Oct 6th, 2009, 08:54 AM

Starkfan,
Great style! Lovely color!
I really would like to know the weight of the James hobo to have an idea how it would feel on the shoulder ..?

starkfan · Oct 6th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Thanks, alnblue! I'm afraid I don't have a weighing scale handy to weigh my James hobo, so I can't give you an exact answer re: weight. I will say, though, that the comfort of the bag on the shoulder depends on how you carry it. Using the rolled handle, it's a little uncomfortable when fully loaded up, as the rolled handle really isn't all that ideal as a hobo strap, IMHO. It's fairly comfortable if I'm going a little lighter, though, so if you carry less than I typically carry, this might not be an issue. (For your reference, this is what I usually carry in my bags. If I'm going light, I'll usually omit the book, a couple of the reusable bags, the FM transmitter, and maybe the iPod itself too.)

It's definitely far more comfortable to carry it using the shoulder strap vs. using the rolled handle. The weight isn't as noticeable that way, unless you wear it cross-body. (Scroll upthread for my comments about wearing it cross-body!) Overall, I'd say the James hobo is probably of average weight for a leather bag, not as light as some lambskin bags, but not amongst the heaviest I've encountered either. (That "honour" goes to Treesje, whose bags are usually fairly heavy!) So sorry again for the lack of a definitive answer, but I hope this helps a little!

alnblue · Oct 10th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Thanks, starkfan! Your explanation really helped :)

Jun 6th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#31
musicalhouses Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 261	This is such a lovely bag! I'm starting to feel like I need a James now, I just don't know whether to get a Hobo, Tote or Satchel!
musicalhouses Member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 261	__________________ My little bag collection: Botkier Small Jackie Satchel Black, Coach New Hamptons Optic Signature Hobo 11811 Khaki, Coach Metallic Leah Handbag 13173 Silver Gold, RM Mini Devote in Lavender, Botkier Medium Trigger in Black, RM Trio Combo MAM, MJ Bal Harbour Satchel C363012 Army Green Lusting after: RM MAMs in Burgundy Triple Combo, Midnight/Pewter, Cloud Grey/Amber (like I actually need that many satchels), Mulberry Patent Rouge Noir Bayswater (only if on sale!)

Oct 6th, 2009, 08:54 AM	#32
alnblue Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 10	Starkfan, Great style! Lovely color! I really would like to know the weight of the James hobo to have an idea how it would feel on the shoulder ..?
alnblue Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 10

Oct 6th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#33
starkfan OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,534	Thanks, alnblue! I'm afraid I don't have a weighing scale handy to weigh my James hobo, so I can't give you an exact answer re: weight. I will say, though, that the comfort of the bag on the shoulder depends on how you carry it. Using the rolled handle, it's a little uncomfortable when fully loaded up, as the rolled handle really isn't all that ideal as a hobo strap, IMHO. It's fairly comfortable if I'm going a little lighter, though, so if you carry less than I typically carry, this might not be an issue. (For your reference, this is what I usually carry in my bags. If I'm going light, I'll usually omit the book, a couple of the reusable bags, the FM transmitter, and maybe the iPod itself too.) It's definitely far more comfortable to carry it using the shoulder strap vs. using the rolled handle. The weight isn't as noticeable that way, unless you wear it cross-body. (Scroll upthread for my comments about wearing it cross-body!) Overall, I'd say the James hobo is probably of average weight for a leather bag, not as light as some lambskin bags, but not amongst the heaviest I've encountered either. (That "honour" goes to Treesje, whose bags are usually fairly heavy!) So sorry again for the lack of a definitive answer, but I hope this helps a little!
starkfan OP Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,534	Last edited by starkfan; Oct 6th, 2009 at 11:38 AM.

Oct 10th, 2009, 07:36 AM	#34
alnblue Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 10	Thanks, starkfan! Your explanation really helped :)
alnblue Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 10

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