Becca4277 said:
I have recently purchased a black epi speedy 25. I thought this would be the perfect bag to add to my collection but I am not digging it. :worried: I have only carried it once (today); it just was not comfortable to carry. Does the epi leather soften? How long does it take? Do you think an epi 25 in black is a good choice or should I go for a different bag in black?
Opinions please!
I know exactly what you mean, but give it time- I have a black epi speedy and putting cardboard in the bottom really helped, just so I could find things. It's not entirely comfortable to carry if you're going grocery shopping or have to carry a lot of stuff in your hands (especially if you live in NYC as I do) so it's definitely a bag that I use in non-errand running situations only. I think it takes quite awhile before the epi leather softens, but I didn't find that to be a hindrance at all; if anything, I'm glad mine won't sag like the mono canvas speedies do. Plus, it's reinforced and that's a plus. I don't think a different handheld bag in black would be useful. I saw the Passy and the deauville someone on the forum has in epi and those are just variations on the same theme (depending on whether you get the handheld passy or not, of course). The epi speedy was my first handheld, so that alone took some getting used to. It's not an intuitive bag, but it's definitely a classic. You have to watch what you're doing when you carry it, to avoid scratches, and it can definitely get in the way, but I like not having to deal with straps and a bulky winter coat, too.
I also think if I drove regularly, instead of walking all over the city like I do, I'd be able to better use the speedy. I do love it, though. It's just a very classy bag, but one that takes some getting used to, at least in my case.
I'm not sure about the Epi leather, I loved the texture when I looked at the Speedy at LV a few months ago. I don't think you should go for a different black bag, because the shape of the Speedy is so classy, and I bet it looks so sophisticated in black 
But, if you're not crazy about it, did you see the photos here of members who purchased the new Epi Passy? It's beautiful!
Bluekit was right on the money when she said the handles were a bit uncomfortable. I have a mono speedy 30 and is just seems like that bag is a bit easier to carry.
so I will use the bag again today to try to break it in; that is the nice thing about th epi leather, I am not so scared to take it out when the weather is not great. I got stuck in the pouring rain last weekend with my new Batignolles V. and I was hiding it under my jacket so not to get it wet. It was a site to be seen!!
