Yes, it’s box leather! I know what you mean. I am definitely more careful with it but I have come to appreciate that any markings on box is part of its beauty and if it does get scratch over time if will just give the bag character and that vintage feel, at least that’s what I tell myself just in case it gets dinged up I won’t be too sadBTW is that a box kelly in your avatar??? I just picked up a mini Kelly in box leather two weeks ago. How do you like your box Kelly?? I am in LOVE but always just a bit careful with the leather...