I have the exact birkin:
30 rouge garance epsom.
Epson is amazeing, no rain spots, no scratches. You can use it as an everyday bag
30 rouge garance epsom.
Epson is amazeing, no rain spots, no scratches. You can use it as an everyday bag
Epsom leather- scratches?
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Epsom is a very sturdy leather and I've never had problems so far with corners. Also, epsom is light and you can use in all weather - rain, snow or shine!
I have an old epsom evelyne...it never scratched, but I am pretty careful with it. It has to be about 13 years old...still looks incredible. My SA thought I bought it recently!!
my Epsom birkin in black has been hardy, but I do have a few scratches on it that you can see in certain lights. Water on it is no problem, I've even spilled sweet tea on it and wiped it with a wet paper towel. Ten minutes later the birkin looks back to normal.
The corners are a bit scuffed, I'm going to try the baby wipes though!
The corners are a bit scuffed, I'm going to try the baby wipes though!
I travel extensively with my Epsom Birkin and there are long scratches on it, though not as obvious as with other leathers. So I wouldn't say it doesn't scratch at all. After all, no leather is scratch proof. I sent it in for cleaning a few months ago, and my bag came back with most of the scratches gone, save for the few deeper ones.
I agree with you 100%, aspenmartial!! That was my problem with Epsom as well. I think epsom is wonderful in that it's light and holds up its shape beautifully. However, when it comes to corners, it tends to get worn off so easily. I am super extra careful when it comes to carrying my bags, and yet, even from repeated rubbing with the dustbag whenever I took the bag out/put it in, I can see that the colors on the corners have thinned out!
Another thing, is that when it comes to color touch-ups, it is not as easily done as on togo, clemence, or ostrich. The new patch cannot blend that easily to the surrounding leather.
Epsom is rather scratch resistent actually, so you needn't have to worry. Any bag made in Epsom will be very durable and will be a great for everyday use.
Hi Mrs Sparkles,
It's been 6 months ago when you helped me to choose my first Kelly. I always found your postings delightful, and info very useful.
I was searching for caring for epsom leather, and happened to see you in this section.
I just bought a Birken 30cm Epsom in black with GHW in Paris 2 days ago (will post in May, in Budapest at the moment), and am so over the moon, I was offered a black with PHW in Sydney, but didn't get it, cos' had my heart set on the GHW.
Although I have a epsom cuff, but had no idea about what the bags will be like. Now hearing from you that it's durable, I will be using it very often, so happy.
Thank you very much once again Mrs S. See you soon.
IMO scratches aren't the issue with epsom but rather surface abrasion or "rubbing." My epsom globetrotter is in beautiful condition except for some rubbing from the inserts at the bottom. Granted, this agenda has been squashed, pressed up on, and generally abused while servicing as my school planner.
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the baby wipes worked pretty well! used pampers unscented natural...there is more of a sheen to the birkin and the corners look a bit better. the scratches are less noticeable 
my bearn is blue jean epsom and the only real wear is the leather that holds the tab down, it's a bit worn, but my bearn's been pretty well used and still looks good
my bearn is blue jean epsom and the only real wear is the leather that holds the tab down, it's a bit worn, but my bearn's been pretty well used and still looks good
I've had great experiences with my epsom bag. Its definitely not a leather that scratches easily.
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