I'm trying to decide which Kooba bag to buy as my first. There are so many beautiful styles. One I'm looking at is the Frankie. If you've used one, can you let me know what you liked or didn't like about it.
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Anyone own/owned a Frankie?
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I'm pretty sure if you do a search here on the forum, lots will come up about the pros and cons about the Frankie. I personally have never owned one...I think it might be a tad small for me, but they're sooo cute in raisin IMO....
I believe I might be the only one here who stills owns a Frankie, mine is in bourbon.
It is the most unique of all my Koobas because of the divided sections.
I will probably always keep mine as it was the first Kooba to catch my interest from afar. I HAD to have that bag.
I carry it about once per month, for a day or two, for old time's sake. It is not the easiest bag to carry because it is only handheld. I find it plenty big enough, but then again, I tend to buy small to medium sized bags. I use one section for my wallet, keys and cell. The other section stores my makeup bag and granola bar. I have yet to put anything in the tiny middle section.
What I like most is the unique design and the fact no one carries it, it is truly special for that reason alone.
I am not sure I would want a Frankie as my sole Kooba. A Jillian or Jessie fits the bill better for that seat. But if you simply LOVE hand held satchels and that is the type of bag you are consistantly drawn to, a Frankie might work great.
It is the most unique of all my Koobas because of the divided sections.
I will probably always keep mine as it was the first Kooba to catch my interest from afar. I HAD to have that bag.
I carry it about once per month, for a day or two, for old time's sake. It is not the easiest bag to carry because it is only handheld. I find it plenty big enough, but then again, I tend to buy small to medium sized bags. I use one section for my wallet, keys and cell. The other section stores my makeup bag and granola bar. I have yet to put anything in the tiny middle section.
What I like most is the unique design and the fact no one carries it, it is truly special for that reason alone.
I am not sure I would want a Frankie as my sole Kooba. A Jillian or Jessie fits the bill better for that seat. But if you simply LOVE hand held satchels and that is the type of bag you are consistantly drawn to, a Frankie might work great.
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Thank you all for the very helpful reviews. I was drawn to this bag because it is very similar in design to my Hayden-Harnett Mercer Triple C. I love that bag BUT the two outside compartments are held with a magnet and it often falls open and doesn't always conceal the contents. The Frankie zippers would solve that problem. Unfortunately I can't deal with a strictly handheld bag. I have three little boys and really need ten hands! 
Thank you all for the very helpful reviews. I was drawn to this bag because it is very similar in design to my Hayden-Harnett Mercer Triple C. I love that bag BUT the two outside compartments are held with a magnet and it often falls open and doesn't always conceal the contents. The Frankie zippers would solve that problem. Unfortunately I can't deal with a strictly handheld bag. I have three little boys and really need ten hands!
I understand about that Mercer Satchel. What a pretty bag and PITA!!! It always flopped open. The Frankie is the perfect solution for that problem but it is only handheld so pretty restrictive.
Well that's a good sign Savvydoc.... reptile bags cost a fortune! Take it as a compliment. If it was meant any other way, close your ears. You have a great bag there.