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I would like to chime in here with perhaps a bit long post! Because of the words about Tuscania..
While with BE there was a leather that just sat there! Years past and I had recieved a swatch of a cardboard like and with not very appealling feel.. it was called ’croc’ because of the print. My DIL saw it and wish for a Cream coloured for her B-day, so I ordered a large one for her to use as a work bag, I was hesitant, because of it’s hard and inflexible touch. But... something amazing happened! She used this bag every single day in a month, no lotion .. nothing at all.. and this bag morphed into the softest bag ever due to the natural oils slowly seeping from the leather!
I posted a pic of the bag from new till the very used version. I perhaps had little regrets, because it was a very limited type, and I was lucky to secure one in each of the five colours..and it was gone! A similar thing happened with another leather just sitting for years! The ‘thick matte’ .. again it turned out that the leathers natural oils made the leather softer with usage! And suddenly it was gone!! Of course I got exited and posted my newfound experience, so puff..Well, I am glad I was not so greedy and other Belenistas got a chance to experience these wonderful leathers..
I have a similar experience with both the Tuscania and Aquila..Patience and usage is the word! I have not put lotion on either of these leathers and could never dream of doing this, because I wish them to develop naturally! ..and now the oils are softening the Tuscania and giving the Aquila a lovely shine from the natural oils! (The matte leathers from BE are known to develop a wonderful softness even if they can look dry when new! ) And I notice the very same happen with these two leathers!
The Merino is ‘born’ soft, and is very lovely, and will remain the same.. more or less depending on usage..Nappa too will soften up , so you ladies wanting a more stiff bag need to have it reinforced, and this is a pure guess.. I think the Nappa is the better.. but ask Marco.. he is the most experienced and he knows his leathers!
I have kept a few Tuscania new, borrowed others to my DIL and can see a change in them already because she uses bags intensely due to work.. I will post the difference soon, I notice the oils already, but can imagine a lot more change in them .. So let’s see!!
While with BE there was a leather that just sat there! Years past and I had recieved a swatch of a cardboard like and with not very appealling feel.. it was called ’croc’ because of the print. My DIL saw it and wish for a Cream coloured for her B-day, so I ordered a large one for her to use as a work bag, I was hesitant, because of it’s hard and inflexible touch. But... something amazing happened! She used this bag every single day in a month, no lotion .. nothing at all.. and this bag morphed into the softest bag ever due to the natural oils slowly seeping from the leather!
I posted a pic of the bag from new till the very used version. I perhaps had little regrets, because it was a very limited type, and I was lucky to secure one in each of the five colours..and it was gone! A similar thing happened with another leather just sitting for years! The ‘thick matte’ .. again it turned out that the leathers natural oils made the leather softer with usage! And suddenly it was gone!! Of course I got exited and posted my newfound experience, so puff..Well, I am glad I was not so greedy and other Belenistas got a chance to experience these wonderful leathers..
I have a similar experience with both the Tuscania and Aquila..Patience and usage is the word! I have not put lotion on either of these leathers and could never dream of doing this, because I wish them to develop naturally! ..and now the oils are softening the Tuscania and giving the Aquila a lovely shine from the natural oils! (The matte leathers from BE are known to develop a wonderful softness even if they can look dry when new! ) And I notice the very same happen with these two leathers!
The Merino is ‘born’ soft, and is very lovely, and will remain the same.. more or less depending on usage..Nappa too will soften up , so you ladies wanting a more stiff bag need to have it reinforced, and this is a pure guess.. I think the Nappa is the better.. but ask Marco.. he is the most experienced and he knows his leathers!
I have kept a few Tuscania new, borrowed others to my DIL and can see a change in them already because she uses bags intensely due to work.. I will post the difference soon, I notice the oils already, but can imagine a lot more change in them .. So let’s see!!
I just fell in love with this colour!! I dont know the model, but the colour!! Wow! Congrats
Such beautiful and hardy bags you recieved!! Big congrats
The Selene is a lovely model and the Verona a wonderful leather.. no wonder you want to jump!! If I could , I would join you
I love these teo leathers...So big Congratulations to you
The lining looks great on you Tuscania!! I have the Cobblestone and like it very much!!
I would like to chime in here with perhaps a bit long post! Because of the words about Tuscania..
While with BE there was a leather that just sat there! Years past and I had recieved a swatch of a cardboard like and with not very appealling feel.. it was called ’croc’ because of the print. My DIL saw it and wish for a Cream coloured for her B-day, so I ordered a large one for her to use as a work bag, I was hesitant, because of it’s hard and inflexible touch. But... something amazing happened! She used this bag every single day in a month, no lotion .. nothing at all.. and this bag morphed into the softest bag ever due to the natural oils slowly seeping from the leather!
I posted a pic of the bag from new till the very used version. I perhaps had little regrets, because it was a very limited type, and I was lucky to secure one in each of the five colours..and it was gone! A similar thing happened with another leather just sitting for years! The ‘thick matte’ .. again it turned out that the leathers natural oils made the leather softer with usage! And suddenly it was gone!! Of course I got exited and posted my newfound experience, so puff..Well, I am glad I was not so greedy and other Belenistas got a chance to experience these wonderful leathers..
I have a similar experience with both the Tuscania and Aquila..Patience and usage is the word! I have not put lotion on either of these leathers and could never dream of doing this, because I wish them to develop naturally! ..and now the oils are softening the Tuscania and giving the Aquila a lovely shine from the natural oils! (The matte leathers from BE are known to develop a wonderful softness even if they can look dry when new! ) And I notice the very same happen with these two leathers!
The Merino is ‘born’ soft, and is very lovely, and will remain the same.. more or less depending on usage..Nappa too will soften up , so you ladies wanting a more stiff bag need to have it reinforced, and this is a pure guess.. I think the Nappa is the better.. but ask Marco.. he is the most experienced and he knows his leathers!
I have kept a few Tuscania new, borrowed others to my DIL and can see a change in them already because she uses bags intensely due to work.. I will post the difference soon, I notice the oils already, but can imagine a lot more change in them .. So let’s see!!
Yes. I completely understand what you mean. These thought came to me when I get to touch the Aquila matte. Like I said. It’s the leather that will develop character greatly. The swatch is a bad representation of this leather.
I don’t know much about Tuscania, but if it’ll turn out to be in the same league as Aquila matte in term of character development, I think I just hit a jackpot! On both style and color that I got. I can’t imagine myself choosing any better. But that’s just me and my style at the moment. [emoji4]
Such beautiful and hardy bags you recieved!! Big congrats
The Selene is a lovely model and the Verona a wonderful leather.. no wonder you want to jump!! If I could , I would join you
Yes, it’s my most favorite leather, but now that I get to touch Aquila matte, the position may change a bit. [emoji16] We’ll see. [emoji4] But no regret in pouncing on them. If my budget allow, I may even get them full-sized. But midi also works well. Easier on my shoulders, too, hence the justification. [emoji4] I have one trinity coming. I’ll see what it look like. Maybe later on, you can get the trinity instead. [emoji4]
I love these teo leathers...So big Congratulations to you
The lining looks great on you Tuscania!! I have the Cobblestone and like it very much!!
Thank you! I give all the credit for picking the cobblestone to the inspiration from TenKrat’s Angelica. I wasn’t paying attention to cobblestone at all before I saw that bag of hers. It really is a lovely color. [emoji4]
Yes, it sure is! Got the Penny mes in this and perhaps the Theia..lol..
The leather on the Penny is getting so soft! No papery feeling nor dryness..just soft!!
The leather on the Penny is getting so soft! No papery feeling nor dryness..just soft!!
That description made me laugh, for some reason! What a great description. Actually I saw a Calista on a car seat (don't remember whose, sorry about that) when I was researching mud that looked like that, but then recently saw a new Modena in this that looked more like dark Merino sand! Very confused. I was looking at your new bag, Vink, and decided it looks more like ovaltine, but wasn't sure. Thanks!Thank you, I really love the look of it. Bordeaux is out of my usual color range, but I like Tuscania and had an impulse, which I'm glad I went with. I wanted something that might soften up after wearing awhile. Angelica is a lovely bag.
Got my midnight tuscania midi divina from the bst! I am gonna moisturize this puppy up immediately!