Hi Trish - This is my first swift bag and I love it so far. Its super soft and very light. It seems delicate, but the H SA told me its a lot more durable than box leather and it also develops a nice patina over time.
There was a thread about swift leather a little while ago (http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/swift-leather-266355.html). I hope that helps!
The fire alarm went off at work today and everyone had to evacuate the building. Instead of standing outside in the cold, I walked over to H and discovered a Kelly pochette that had just arrived. Ive been trying to curtail my H purchases, but I just couldnt walk away from this lovely little bag!