Hello, I am interested in purchasing a Hermes handbag made with naturally grained leather in gold/Fauve color with a matte/semi-matte appearance to start - I understand all leathers to develop a satin sheen with use eventually. Hence, I am very interested in barenia faubourg leather for not only the aforementioned qualities but also its smell, meaningfulness (heritage leather to Hermes), and touted longevity (the leather has only been out for seven years, so I guess we are all finding out together it's longevity and patina process).
I am a researcher, so I am thoroughly enjoying this forum's deep dive. I am very grateful. Thank you! The information here, however, is dense, which is a lot to take in, and I'm still left with unquenched curiosities.
- How easily is it scratchable? I've seen videos by YouTuber "ClaraZeela," who shares that after eight months of use, her BF Halzan is left with several scratches, many of which she doesn't know from where which leaves me thinking that it is too easily scratchable.
- Can scratches be buffed/rubbed away like on smooth barenia? If so, will that smooth away the natural grains of BF?
- Does anyone have examples/pictures of their scratches that have been buffed/rubbed away?
- Does anyone have examples/pictures of their bag that has patinaed and camouflaged their scratches?
I'm curious about these questions because I want to purchase a BG Handbag. If it were a luggage bag, I would welcome any number of scratches, but I want an elegant and luxurious handbag to last generations. BF is my ideal leather, but I'm unsure if it is the most fit leather for a handbag.
Thank you for your time, help, and input!