Oak Bays...grainy or smooth?

[rachiem]

I've just ordered an oak bays (unseen) and there are various types
Some were grainy and some smooth
The SA said he thought the nicest was a very grainy one which was slightly darker...
I said I'd go with his judgement but still undecided.
I'm also going to order at some point an oak printed Bays which is quite smooth in texture
Any thoughts?
I know I've seen both but can't remember what I thought at the time??

 

[Flossie]

Hey Rachie , sounds like you have the perfect oak bays enroute . I like the grainy and slightly darker oak , much more character imo .
As for the oak printed , I bought my Mum a black printed Bays for her birthday , it's just beautiful .
When will it arrive ?

 

[elvisfan4life]

I agree grainy sounds fab - and Flossie I so want a black printed bays but cant seem to find one anywhere!!!

 

[rachiem]

Hopefully by Fri/Mon
Thanks for the advice...I had one before but (quite old and floppy though) it always felt a bit too old and secondhand?
I have a red post box ready for it
Elvis they did have a printed brown Bays at SM, if you're interested at £455.

 

[Flossie]

Elvis , I got my Mum's at SM when I was there a month or so ago .

 

[tireebabe]

I prefer grainy. When I bought my Ledbury I chose the more grainy of the 2 available and was happy with that choice.

If you are anything like me having to chose can be very stressful.

 

[elvisfan4life]

Hopefully by Fri/Mon
Thanks for the advice...I had one before but (quite old and floppy though) it always felt a bit too old and secondhand?
I have a red post box ready for it
Elvis they did have a printed brown Bays at SM, if you're interested at £455.

Thx hun but I have the choc one already

 

[elvisfan4life]

Elvis , I got my Mum's at SM when I was there a month or so ago .

Thx Flossie- Im still trying to persuade OH we need a weekend break as he cant fly with his heart probs I soo want to visit SM just once!!!

 

[rachiem]

I'm always calling up outlets and stores for them, so I'll remember to ask about a black one too.

 

[Flossie]

Oak and red post box will look great Rachie .

Elvis , yes you have to visit SM , maybe a weekend in Bath ?

 

[Lady Farquar]

Personally, I'd say grainy but, I did have 2 oak Alanas at one time and preferred the smoother leather - think it sometimes depends on the style (Alana is already quite 'busy' with all the hardware etc)

Lucky old you, having both an oak Bays & getting a printed one too. I'm very jealous lol

 

[hulahoop]

I would go grainy too! In fact I will be doing, when I get one.

 

[bluecat_00]

Grainy all the way for me too. I think with the bays being so unadorned you need a more "interesting" leather.

Nice to "see" you Flossie.

 

[elvisfan4life]

I'm always calling up outlets and stores for them, so I'll remember to ask about a black one too.

thanks hun will you pm me if one turns up? you are a star!!

 

[Flossie]

Lovely to see you too BC .