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Thank you @Fancyfree !!!! I wish I hadn't waited so long to try this style. Definitely becoming one of my favorites!LOVE your Theia Midi
A week ago I bought a Little Athena (marine blue pompei) from the BST. I mentioned earlier that I’ve had a blue pompei Little Athena on my mind for a while now. It arrived today 
I like the pompei leather much more than I thought I would. It’s structured, but doesn’t look overly stiff (like saffiano). For anyone who doesn’t have pompei yet, please note it shows scratches easily. I like the scratches, as it makes my bag look more lived in, but want to bring it up for anyone who may be concerned about this.
While the bag is beautiful, I think I’m a little disappointed with the colour. On my screen, marine blue pompei looks more saturated, and that was the colour I wanted. However, in real life, it was a lot more dustier/muted. I have a Little Minerva in midnight tuscania and I brought it out for comparison (mine’s the new batch from last year). Midnight tuscania looks a bit grey, and I would say marine blue pompei is only a touch or two more blue than the tuscania. Had I known how similar the two colours are, I wouldn’t have gone with the marine pompei.
The bag is very nicely made as per Marco’s usual standard and quality. And is as roomy as Little Minerva. It definitely won’t be the last time I try pompei.
I like the pompei leather much more than I thought I would. It’s structured, but doesn’t look overly stiff (like saffiano). For anyone who doesn’t have pompei yet, please note it shows scratches easily. I like the scratches, as it makes my bag look more lived in, but want to bring it up for anyone who may be concerned about this.
While the bag is beautiful, I think I’m a little disappointed with the colour. On my screen, marine blue pompei looks more saturated, and that was the colour I wanted. However, in real life, it was a lot more dustier/muted. I have a Little Minerva in midnight tuscania and I brought it out for comparison (mine’s the new batch from last year). Midnight tuscania looks a bit grey, and I would say marine blue pompei is only a touch or two more blue than the tuscania. Had I known how similar the two colours are, I wouldn’t have gone with the marine pompei.
The bag is very nicely made as per Marco’s usual standard and quality. And is as roomy as Little Minerva. It definitely won’t be the last time I try pompei.
Oh this is great and interesting feedback! I have a pompei bag and I agree I like the leather more than I thought I would. I haven't really used it enough to say for sure but I feel like mine does not so scratches easily... Maybe it depends on the color? Or maybe I just haven't tested her out enough LOL. But good to be aware of for sure thank you for sharing! I'm sorry it wasn't quite the color you were looking for! That midnight tuscania is so lovely!A week ago I bought a Little Athena (marine blue pompei) from the BST. I mentioned earlier that I’ve had a blue pompei Little Athena on my mind for a while now. It arrived today
I like the pompei leather much more than I thought I would. It’s structured, but doesn’t look overly stiff (like saffiano). For anyone who doesn’t have pompei yet, please note it shows scratches easily. I like the scratches, as it makes my bag look more lived in, but want to bring it up for anyone who may be concerned about this.
While the bag is beautiful, I think I’m a little disappointed with the colour. On my screen, marine blue pompei looks more saturated, and that was the colour I wanted. However, in real life, it was a lot more dustier/muted. I have a Little Minerva in midnight tuscania and I brought it out for comparison (mine’s the new batch from last year). Midnight tuscania looks a bit grey, and I would say marine blue pompei is only a touch or two more blue than the tuscania. Had I known how similar the two colours are, I wouldn’t have gone with the marine pompei.
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The bag is very nicely made as per Marco’s usual standard and quality. And is as roomy as Little Minerva. It definitely won’t be the last time I try pompei.
A week ago I bought a Little Athena (marine blue pompei) from the BST. I mentioned earlier that I’ve had a blue pompei Little Athena on my mind for a while now. It arrived today
I like the pompei leather much more than I thought I would. It’s structured, but doesn’t look overly stiff (like saffiano). For anyone who doesn’t have pompei yet, please note it shows scratches easily. I like the scratches, as it makes my bag look more lived in, but want to bring it up for anyone who may be concerned about this.
While the bag is beautiful, I think I’m a little disappointed with the colour. On my screen, marine blue pompei looks more saturated, and that was the colour I wanted. However, in real life, it was a lot more dustier/muted. I have a Little Minerva in midnight tuscania and I brought it out for comparison (mine’s the new batch from last year). Midnight tuscania looks a bit grey, and I would say marine blue pompei is only a touch or two more blue than the tuscania. Had I known how similar the two colours are, I wouldn’t have gone with the marine pompei.
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The bag is very nicely made as per Marco’s usual standard and quality. And is as roomy as Little Minerva. It definitely won’t be the last time I try pompei.
My favourite kinds of blue I adore muted /dusty blues....
A pity we live so far apart, or I would borrow yours
Very surprised over scratchability
My octane and dark grey are very well behaved...You sure it is Pompei? Photo looks a bit like Nappa... (Avio Blue / Blue Reef...?)
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I never considered Marine Blue til now, but now I’ll put it on my “maybe try” list since it’s close to midnight blue Tuscania. I have two things in Pompeii, and no scratches, so that’s interesting that your bag scratches easily.A week ago I bought a Little Athena (marine blue pompei) from the BST. I mentioned earlier that I’ve had a blue pompei Little Athena on my mind for a while now. It arrived today
I like the pompei leather much more than I thought I would. It’s structured, but doesn’t look overly stiff (like saffiano). For anyone who doesn’t have pompei yet, please note it shows scratches easily. I like the scratches, as it makes my bag look more lived in, but want to bring it up for anyone who may be concerned about this.
While the bag is beautiful, I think I’m a little disappointed with the colour. On my screen, marine blue pompei looks more saturated, and that was the colour I wanted. However, in real life, it was a lot more dustier/muted. I have a Little Minerva in midnight tuscania and I brought it out for comparison (mine’s the new batch from last year). Midnight tuscania looks a bit grey, and I would say marine blue pompei is only a touch or two more blue than the tuscania. Had I known how similar the two colours are, I wouldn’t have gone with the marine pompei.
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The bag is very nicely made as per Marco’s usual standard and quality. And is as roomy as Little Minerva. It definitely won’t be the last time I try pompei.
The deerskin looks sumptuous! What a pretty bag combo.
He didn't think it would be difficult. I just have to provide him with specs.
A week ago I bought a Little Athena (marine blue pompei) from the BST. I mentioned earlier that I’ve had a blue pompei Little Athena on my mind for a while now. It arrived today
I like the pompei leather much more than I thought I would. It’s structured, but doesn’t look overly stiff (like saffiano). For anyone who doesn’t have pompei yet, please note it shows scratches easily. I like the scratches, as it makes my bag look more lived in, but want to bring it up for anyone who may be concerned about this.
While the bag is beautiful, I think I’m a little disappointed with the colour. On my screen, marine blue pompei looks more saturated, and that was the colour I wanted. However, in real life, it was a lot more dustier/muted. I have a Little Minerva in midnight tuscania and I brought it out for comparison (mine’s the new batch from last year). Midnight tuscania looks a bit grey, and I would say marine blue pompei is only a touch or two more blue than the tuscania. Had I known how similar the two colours are, I wouldn’t have gone with the marine pompei.
Just want to chime in about my experiences with pompei. I've not had the experience of pompei scratching at all. My color-blocked red and black pompei Miss M bag is my most-used bag of any bag in my very large collection. One of the reasons I carry it so much is because (1) I love it, and (2) I can use it when I don't want to have to be careful at all with my bag. Mine has no scratches whatsoever or any signs of wear. (And it has taken a beating.) I just rubbed my fingernail over both the black and red parts of my bag, and it did not scratch at all.
I have two other bags in pompei that I've not used as much, but I have not had any scratching problems. As mentioned above, I think that bag might be nappa instead of pompei.
I have 3 pompei bags. Gave one away as a gift. I have a amethyst Little Tulipano and an everose shimmer Little Tulipano and a Little Zhoe with top handle in platinum pompei none of these bags have got any scratches. I bought my amethyst Little Tulipano and Everose Shimmer Little Muse when MM first introduced that leather and I have had those bags for some time and they get used regularly especially the Little Tulipano. It does not have a single scratch on it. So I am very surprised to hear it scratches.
I adore muted /dusty blues....
A pity we live so far apart, or I would borrow yours
Very surprised over scratchability
You sure it is Pompei? Photo looks a bit like Nappa... (Avio Blue / Blue Reef...?)
You ladies really lit up the lightbulb for me! I have a nappa MM bag and now that you’ve mentioned it, this feels very much like the nappa bag that I have. I have the tag and it says it’s marine blue pompei. I also just reached out to the seller to confirm, who said she actually verified with Marco to make sure it’s pompei. In your opinion, does it look more like avio blue nappa to you? Which explains the muteness of the colour. But Marco said it’s pompei… interesting.
A way of discretely solving the mystery... Next time you expect a shipment, you could simply to ask Marco to send you a Pompei leather sample (together with any other samples you might be interested in). Then you can compare 
I frequently ask for a couple of leather samples with my shipments. Marco always obliges,- he knows that on average I will fall in love with at least 1 out of three samples and then I inevitably end up ordering more bags
I have an Avio Blue Nappa Zhoe Legend. It is my favourite Nappa,- not only due to the colour, but also because (at least my batch of Avio Blue) is softer and less glazed/more matte than my other Nappas. Just run my nails over some of the interior leather,- yup, it scratches quite easily, more so than my other Nappas...
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That’s a great idea. I’ll also ask Marco for a few other swatches of colours that I’m interested in, thanks for the suggestion!
I frequently ask for a couple of leather samples with my shipments. Marco always obliges,- he knows that on average I will fall in love with at least 1 out of three samples and then I inevitably end up ordering more bags
I have an Avio Blue Nappa Zhoe Legend. It is my favourite Nappa,- not only due to the colour, but also because (at least my batch of Avio Blue) is softer and less glazed/more matte than my other Nappas. Just run my nails over some of the interior leather,- yup, it scratches quite easily, more so than my other Nappas...
Does your avio blue nappa look similar to mine? My photo is pretty accurate representation of the color.
Edit: just saw your post of your avio blue nappa Zhoe in the reference thread - looks like that’s what my Little Athene is!
I wore my Little Athene out tonight and I love this style! I might get another one!