HKLooster I would still consider a Box Birkin though. I think you could "soften" it a little with lots of wear and "manipulating" the leather on purpose. KWIM? I always liked the look of Jane Birkins bag....how lived in and well-loved it was. She didn't baby it at all.....there are some days I think how great it would be to buy an already "broken-in" bag so I'd already have that look right from the get-go!