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Took a bit of a risk and ordered a Bal style that I’d never seen before irl ....and it was final sale. It arrived today...Bal Boston in UV. It’s a little faded but in great shape. I was expecting it to be a little bigger but excited that’s it’s a crossbody bag. I will say that I saw pics of people with it on their shoulder but it barely fits in mine and is all up in my deodorant when I tried it so it will be a hand carry, elbow crook, or crossbody bag for me. Do you all think Leather Honey would be ok to use on this one? It’s a bit dry and could use it. Posting mod shots too, I’m 5’8”. Also snuck one in with my Hermes Calvi card case in Anemone...the faded color is about the same as it.
 

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Took a bit of a risk and ordered a Bal style that I’d never seen before irl ....and it was final sale. It arrived today...Bal Boston in UV. It’s a little faded but in great shape. I was expecting it to be a little bigger but excited that’s it’s a crossbody bag. I will say that I saw pics of people with it on their shoulder but it barely fits in mine and is all up in my deodorant when I tried it so it will be a hand carry, elbow crook, or crossbody bag for me. Do you all think Leather Honey would be ok to use on this one? It’s a bit dry and could use it. Posting mod shots too, I’m 5’8”. Also snuck one in with my Hermes Calvi card case in Anemone...the faded color is about the same as it.
The thing with Leather Honey is that if there are any irregularities in the leather, as there can easily be with a hide, they'll show up darker than the rest of the leather. You may be lucky and there won't be, I'd examine it very carefully first. But you may not know it until they show up after conditioning. It's a risk with this particular product.
 
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So beautiful! Did you use any conditioner on her?
Thank you so much! And I haven’t used any conditioner yet, but I certainly do plan on it. :smile:
What a beauty and I adore the color !!! Looks like it's in very good shape too !
Awww thank you so much!! :flowers: It is in surprisingly good shape, especially for a 15, almost 16 year old bag!
 
Took a bit of a risk and ordered a Bal style that I’d never seen before irl ....and it was final sale. It arrived today...Bal Boston in UV. It’s a little faded but in great shape. I was expecting it to be a little bigger but excited that’s it’s a crossbody bag. I will say that I saw pics of people with it on their shoulder but it barely fits in mine and is all up in my deodorant when I tried it so it will be a hand carry, elbow crook, or crossbody bag for me. Do you all think Leather Honey would be ok to use on this one? It’s a bit dry and could use it. Posting mod shots too, I’m 5’8”. Also snuck one in with my Hermes Calvi card case in Anemone...the faded color is about the same as it.
Beautiful bag!! And I love the colour. :hbeat:
 
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Beautiful bag!! And I love the colour. :hbeat:

Thanks! Even though it’s a bit faded from the original color it’s still a very strong color. And I’m really liking it and the crossbody strap!

The thing with Leather Honey is that if there are any irregularities in the leather, as there can easily be with a hide, they'll show up darker than the rest of the leather. You may be lucky and there won't be, I'd examine it very carefully first. But you may not know it until they show up after conditioning. It's a risk with this particular product.

I did a test patch in the bottom with Apple leather cleaner and conditioner on it and it looked great So I did the whole thing. After letting it soak in over night I put leather honey on it as well and there where no changes from it either.

I almost feel like this type of leather liked the apple conditioner better so I think that’s what I will use on it when it needs it again. But now it’s soft and supple, no more dryness! Relieved and happy at the same time! Lol!
 
Thanks! Even though it’s a bit faded from the original color it’s still a very strong color. And I’m really liking it and the crossbody strap!



I did a test patch in the bottom with Apple leather cleaner and conditioner on it and it looked great So I did the whole thing. After letting it soak in over night I put leather honey on it as well and there where no changes from it either.

I almost feel like this type of leather liked the apple conditioner better so I think that’s what I will use on it when it needs it again. But now it’s soft and supple, no more dryness! Relieved and happy at the same time! Lol!
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