Official MOYNAT Thread
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That def looks like an MM - what about the measurements is wrong? Are you concerned about the scratches on the underneath side of the clasp? That's where the two pieces of metal meet and yes it does get scratched there over time. (And like @femmefatale2021 pointed out the GHW does seem to show small scratches more than SHW.) Anyway it's the normal result of use and not visible outside.
I don't see shininess that looks like conditioning product - what exactly is the smell?
Wow thanks for posting these pics and your critiques!
I'm not sure why I didn't imagine how that belly button magnetic lock would actually work, but I didn't. I'm very surprised to see that clunky underneath piece. It reminds me of those bollards everywhere in Paris.
I’m so sorry to read you were disappointed about the bag.
When one bag gets returned, you’ll find your forever bag to replace it.
In the second photo- is that part of the leather between the clasp parts (that are screwed together)? I can imagine that escaping quality control from the workshop.
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You are always so kind and wise about these things and I think I may have become deranged with recent disappointment!I’m so sorry to read you were disappointed in the bag.
In the second photo- is that part of the leather between the clasp parts (that are screwed together)? I can imagine that escaping quality control from the workshop.
@konacoffee of course you should jump with joy for your bag. As sourisbrune suggests if it doesn't make your heart sing then it's not for you. My comments were my attempt to be "objective" about your issues with the bag.
Voyager- The magnet looks like a nose, to me, with a little leather mustache. The magnet appears larger than I thought it would be and the hole, when open, seems a bit large. Mulberry quality leather weight?!
Logo on the magnet, above the magnet and on the tag that hangs from the handle. 
Wide straps fall off my shoulders, too.Bucket bag- Your photos are fantastic! It is kind of cute, but I see what you mean when you said it dents. Another wide shoulder strap and mustache-
. The logo/name is on the magnet, stamped, and on the straps’ hardware.Fiori- Cute. It had promise imo, but I can’t picture getting in and out of it quickly. I wish it had the Gaby style opening. Once again, a wide strap. Ugh!
My thoughts have been confirmed.
Thank you for all the photos and your comments. The time you spent taking photos and writing your descriptions is much appreciated! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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No worries. I get what you mean by putting things in perspective and honestly, it's in pretty good shape. Idk how to describe the smell, but you know those leather conditioning lotions you can get from Amazon? Like Leather Honey? It smells strongly of that.
More than the condition in and of itself, it's that it wasn't properly described. If I had known the extent of the wear going in, then I would have known to factor those in to my purchasing decision. I was only expecting some corner wear based on the pictures and description, but instead saw a lot of other wear too.
I know my post is pointing out relatively minor things, but one of the things I told myself to do was to stop getting bags that didn't bring me joy because it was a bargain or a good deal. This is a color combo and size I've been wanting for a long time, but when it came it fell flat because of the things they didn't disclose.
I’m so sorry to read you were disappointed in the bag.
In the second photo- is that part of the leather between the clasp parts (that are screwed together)? I can imagine that escaping quality control from the workshop.
I believe so. And I totally get what you mean by some minor things escaping quality control. Sometimes human error just happens.
I didn't post all the pics because some didn't photograph well, but the hardware on the strap was dinged on one side pretty noticeably and the front of the M had a deep-ish scratch. It's not anything I wouldn't expect for a bag that had regular use, but the description didn't mention any hardware wear even though it disclosed the corner wear. It's kind of faulty logic, but I thought they if they disclosed leather wear, they'd also disclose the hardware wear too.
Unfortunately this wasn't a forever bag, but there's always the next another one out there.
Strangely enough, it did feel smaller than the MM I tried out in-store though rationally I know this must be the MM Gaby. Idk how to describe it, but in person it just looked longer in proportion to the other Gabys I've seen?I was considering the Taupe Gaby MM for awhile now, but between never being able to pull the trigger on it and this bag, maybe I should take a hint and tell myself no. Hahahaha.
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Thank you for the lovely pictures! It's nice to see close-up shots of the bags. I feel your disappointment with the chunky opening of the Voyage, wish it were more delicate. Love the way your modelled it! It looks good on you, carried open. Though I can imagine it's not advised to do so or long periods as it can cause stress to the flap. That's one reason why the rejane won't work in my life. I'm sad that none of the bags have made me feel anything.
Does trr let you do returns? I'm intrigued. I always want to buy thing but get freaked out by a lack of return policy on bags.
I like the rectangular case. The name ‘Moynat’ is not embossed in the hand strap. It looks smart.
This briefcase is cute. Even though I love the curve in Ramesh’s design, this version gives a little more room.
I’m sorry it didn’t work out but you’re so right. Your bag will find you, I’m sure of it!
Not on handbags, but once I sent the pictures they agreed to return based on "not as described." The only flaws they listed was the minor corner wear on their listing.
I actually emailed them prior to purchasing because they disclosed corner wear and I couldn't see it in the pics. They confirmed then that they allow returns if you find flaws that they didn't disclose.
@femmefatale2021: I get what you mean, but ultimately it's my money and my bag collection. So in the end it's up to me to decide what compromises I'm willing or unwilling to make.
I have a burning question. Are the bags still hand-made by an artisan from the start to the end?