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I’m still kinda in shock. I’ve had smooth Barenia on my wish list of leathers. I have several bag styles i’m Interested in so not fixed on any one specific bag in Barenia. I have one bag in BF and love it. The smell is just so yummy. Last week I walked into my local H and saw this and thought OMG. Here she is....My first Roulis 23. My first anything in Fauve Barenia matte Alligator. I never even thought of Barenia alligator since I figured i’d never see a bag in this leather. My SA told me to avoid getting it wet as it will not handle water the way smooth Barenia will. I can’t stop looking at it! Thank you for letting me ramble:flowers:View attachment 4457260View attachment 4457261 View attachment 4457262
IM HYPERVENTILATING OVER THIS!!!!!!!!! Beyond spectacular! If I could own an exotic, matte fauve Barenia would be my choice! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
 
I’m still kinda in shock. I’ve had smooth Barenia on my wish list of leathers. I have several bag styles i’m Interested in so not fixed on any one specific bag in Barenia. I have one bag in BF and love it. The smell is just so yummy. Last week I walked into my local H and saw this and thought OMG. Here she is....My first Roulis 23. My first anything in Fauve Barenia matte Alligator. I never even thought of Barenia alligator since I figured i’d never see a bag in this leather. My SA told me to avoid getting it wet as it will not handle water the way smooth Barenia will. I can’t stop looking at it! Thank you for letting me ramble:flowers:View attachment 4457260View attachment 4457261 View attachment 4457262
Complete and total dream bag!!!! Congratulations!! :loveeyes:
 
I had the opportunity to buy a bareina bastia today and did not because it would easily scratch in my bag. I got an evercolor cactus instead but I am thinking about the bareina. Does anyone have a bareina Bastia? How did it wear? My purse is not the neatest place so I Am not sure how it would turn out.
 
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It's not a big purchase. :smile: I would recommend for you to get the Bastia in Barenia so you can have a feel for this beautiful leather and how it wears, based on your habits and life. We use our leather items differently -- so there's no point of comparison. If this little piece works for you, you can consider bigger items in Barenia or Barenia Faubourg later.
 
I have a barenia guernesey card holder that I use daily for my essential cards and I love it. I think barenia is perfect for SLGs because all those little scratches will build up the patina that makes barenia so special. If you’re even remotely interested in barenia, I would go for it! I would jump on a barenia bastia in a heartbeat, but I am also biased because I love all things barenia lol.
 
Is it a mistake to get a Bastia in Bareina? My SA said it would show every mark so I got cactus ever colour but I am wondering if I made a mistake. Anyone have a Bastia? How did it wear?

I think it depends on you. I like my bag and SLGs to match so I enjoy having bareina SLGs in my collection. I'm pretty careful when I use them but over time the barenia leather is less delicate. I've only had my barenia SLGs (bastia and calvi) for about a year and they still look great but with only occasional use.
 
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If you are OCD and need your things to stay pristine. then don’t get anything in Barenia. It will show every mark and scratch. It will absorb oil from your hands and darken. And then, it will eventually all blend into a wonderful patina. :love:

People either love Barenia with all the passion in their hearts, or it’s just not for them. There doesn’t seem to be a middle ground on this leather.

One thing Barenia is NOT is fragile. I have a fully-patina’d, 20 year old Barenia Kelly and I swear that thing is indestructible. It’s my favorite bag and I think it’s amazingly beautiful, but it will never look new.

My advice is to do an image search for Barenia and get a good look at how it ages. If it appeals to you, definitely get that Barenia Bastia. Just beware, using it will make you want more things in this leather!
 
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