G. Allyn:
I have the Flo satchel in 3 sizes.... mini, small (13" base), and medium (15" base).
I started out in the mini and it's quite roomy. I'd call the mini Flo satchel a medium sized
handbag in the world of normal handbags. Because the mini has a wide base and soft flexible leather, you can fit a lot inside.
The main reason I added the small size to my collection was to get certain colors. The medium size (I have 1) was to get the raspberry... beautiful color, bag to heavy for me to carry these days. I keep it because it's beautiful.
Regarding the mini, and other even smaller sizes.... focus on the limited length of the zip top (bothers some people), and the narrow longer strap. Neither are an issue for me.
Also with the smaller Flo satchels items have to be organized differently than in a taller
handbag and if the items are long, you may need to angle them when you take them out or put them into the bag. Sometimes downsizing your SLGs makes all the difference.