Ok, it does sound like there's slightly too much tension as the inner leather lining piece is a bit too short and therefore restricting your access. I don't think this is going to improve with use as it won't stretch noticeably, but I guess you won't mind too much! My congratulations, Saphir Box is stunning!When I open the bag, where the flap bends, the inner lining and the outer leather separate and theres so much tension there and it almost creates a bubble.