i am loving my cerf (new with silver ccs and the band which doesn't bother me at all)...it's breaking in so well, getting softer and slouchier (which i like), is easy to carry on my shoulder and the compartments are awesome for organizing all our stuff (mine and kids)... i also don't work and dress very casually and a little offbeat and am really liking the juxtaposition of a more simple classic look with my funkier style...but i truly think they're both great bags and you can't make a mistake with either so have fun!
eta...pchans... your photos of the cerf are amazing and definitely helped inspire my purchase!