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Hi all, I've gone back a few pages and spotted some helpful comments, but for anyone who has a Calvi or Bastia in both Epsom and Swift leather, how have you found the relative wear of each? Obviously it depends on how you use them but any experiences are welcome.

I have two Epsom items and I'm thinking of ordering a Bastia in Swift. I realise it might not be as hard-wearing but the leather is so lovely to touch and it takes color so well.
This photo is from when they were new but it’s a good selection of leathers…
Evercolour Bastia and Calvi
Epsom card case and Pico
Chèvre Calvi
And on the bottom right corner is a flat Swift pouch.

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For a calvi I think you would be okay but for a bastia i would suggest sticking with epsom if you put coins in it. My chevre got way too soft.
Check out Evercolour or Chèvre as options too. They take colour well and are quite durable.

I have a Bastia in Evercolour (shows some pocket indentation after a few years) and two Calvis in chèvre which look pretty much brand new.
Thanks both! I was looking to create a personalised version, which is only offered in Swift or Epsom, but I'll have a look at other leathers in the standard variations as well. SLGs are a great way of collecting all the gorgeous leathers :)
 
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Sharing my Calvi Duo in Jaune Naples which I scored on the website, there was a Blue Hydra one which was lovely but didn't want to order both just in case they cancelled my order knowing what they're like these days. Anyway here it is and I love how it looks with my other yellow items :)

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with Soleil PM Ulysse
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With Juane D'or Constance.
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Don’t know how I missed this thread but a kind tpf’r pointed me here. Love Calvis, have stalked the website for months for a black one. Finally a black boxcalf showed! I also have in chèvre rose poupre, anemone, and bleu hydra. I bought 2 bastias and the guernseny card holder just for colors and leathers. The Calvi is a great little wallet for small bags or a pocket as many are saying. Love everyone’s! And I too want to SO one! Wish they would do in US. Here’s my boxcalf (adore this leather, but didn’t want a bag in it though I love everyone’s box bags.

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Which one should I keep ? A) both b) blue hydra c) Calvi verso

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If you don’t know by now around here, most of us would say both!!! they’re both beautiful. Let us know what you decide!

PS if I had to pick only 1 I would keep the bleu hydra - it’s chèvre and love the pop of blue. You have an Epsom one already, but if both are possible why not?! They are hard to find these days.
 
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