Peter Nitz

[earswithfeet]

This is the bag brand new.

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Here she is after 9 uses. It has a beautiful sheen to it, lots of scratches. No feet. The corners have some scuffing. Nothing major. The scratches are mainly from my bag charm hah!

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Thanks! The color is absolutely perfect and strangely enough I don't mind the scratches too much. But no charm for me on this or only REALLY fluffy and non-scratchy ones just to be safe(r).
Have you tried buffing them out?

 

[bagnut1]

Thanks! The color is absolutely perfect and strangely enough I don't mind the scratches too much. But no charm for me on this or only REALLY fluffy and non-scratchy ones just to be safe(r).
Have you tried buffing them out?

If you don't like scratches or patina, this probably isn't the leather for you.

I have a PJ in black Novanappa and it has developed the most amazing patina and the scratches do soften over time but are always there. Maybe read through the Barenia threads on the H forum for more info.

 

[880]

Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it. I do like a nice patina, but I'm just wondering how easy or hard Barenia is to maintain. Patina is one thing, but I don't want it to look dirty or crusty and yucky, haha!

💯 @bagnut1 . I don’t find it difficult to maintain, but I buy vintage barenia so as not to really worry. Barenia, Vache Natural, and box were used for saddles and shoes for a long time for a reason

My barenia noir B30 has gone through rain and snow. Water will dry off. But, a barenia bag can be scratched. And, it will mark if it comes into contact with anything oily. Fauve barenia handles will darken; though @docride can remedy this. Some members have reported staining with sanitizer. And, don’t use near ballpoint or other pens. Whether this is maintenance free for you is a personal decision. . .

@fayden , gorgeous bag

 

[fayden]

Thanks! The color is absolutely perfect and strangely enough I don't mind the scratches too much. But no charm for me on this or only REALLY fluffy and non-scratchy ones just to be safe(r).
Have you tried buffing them out?

I have but they're not as easy to buff out, but they will go away with time but I'll just have new ones anyway, so doesn't matter to me. I love the scratches to me honest... I like seeing how this bag will change over time.