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I plan to put in one more order w Marco Massaccesi before he closes on Jan 15. I hope that he will be able to reopen soon.
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. Here’s a quick photo of the Juliet midi and a Penelope w messenger strap. This was my “ it’s not really my last final order” order.
 
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BAGWANNABE said:
For quality leather, check out Fount! Fountleather.com Made in the USA. I have two of their bags. They make their bags "heirloom quality." I have the Petite Bellfied tote in Hazelnut and the Coventry Bucket bag. I love them both. The leather is seriously amazing.
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BAGWANNABE said:
I have a few vintage coach bags and I love them and they are similar to Fount in that they are high quality. The Fount leather is different - more chewy - if that makes sense. The more you use them the better they look.
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I know these posts are from last year, but wondering if you have any pictures of your bags? How have they held up? I'm considering a Fount tote, and would love to see some photos. They look beautiful online! I currently have one from a local maker (W Durable Goods) and a Portland Leather tote. I love my made in USA leather goods.
 
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I have to sing the praises of a local bag maker here in Seattle called Stickman Leather. In general, their bags(purses and bags for men) are casual but very, very good quality. I own 7 bags and bought three for gifts to others, including a few one-of-a-kind colors. They also regularly use really good quality bison leather: I own three in bison and despite being heavier, they feel indestructible. There are more than a few customers that have carried a Stickman bag daily for a decade or longer, and the bags still look nearly new. I use the Mailbag as my every day bag for school and it's perfect.
 
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pmburk said:
I know these posts are from last year, but wondering if you have any pictures of your bags? How have they held up? I'm considering a Fount tote, and would love to see some photos. They look beautiful online! I currently have one from a local maker (W Durable Goods) and a Portland Leather tote. I love my made in USA leather goods.
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My family has been making fun of me for the "Fount family portrait" I took last week. I've had the tote for over two years and carry it almost daily - except when I carry the bucket bag. The clutches are both new and I've only carried them a couple of times.

Here's the thing - they get scratched but if you use their conditioning cream, the scratches absolutely disappear. The leather is really rugged and smooth and smells so good.

I love that they're made in the USA - In my hometown, Cleveland. They're very popular here. I count them when I'm out [emoji4]
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BAGWANNABE said:
My family has been making fun of me for the "Fount family portrait" I took last week. I've had the tote for over two years and carry it almost daily - except when I carry the bucket bag. The clutches are both new and I've only carried them a couple of times.

Here's the thing - they get scratched but if you use their conditioning cream, the scratches absolutely disappear. The leather is really rugged and smooth and smells so good.

I love that they're made in the USA - In my hometown, Cleveland. They're very popular here. I count them when I'm out [emoji4]
#fountleathergoods
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Thank you!

I'm totally fine with scratches, as I have a few made-in-USA leather totes already (W Durable Goods, Portland Leather), so I'm familiar with that type of thing. I think it gives character as the bag gets more wear. I'm looking at the Fount buckle tote, but can't decide if I "need" it. Thanks for the photos!
 
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pmburk said:
Thank you!

I'm totally fine with scratches, as I have a few made-in-USA leather totes already (W Durable Goods, Portland Leather), so I'm familiar with that type of thing. I think it gives character as the bag gets more wear. I'm looking at the Fount buckle tote, but can't decide if I "need" it. Thanks for the photos!
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The buckle tote looks beautiful. I assume it's very similar to my Bellfield tote - just with buckle straps. Let us know if you decide to get it. What color are you considering? My bucket bag is Wolf - which is my favorite Fount color. Kind of hard to photograph because it's a rich gray with some brown undertones.
 
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BAGWANNABE said:
The buckle tote looks beautiful. I assume it's very similar to my Bellfield tote - just with buckle straps. Let us know if you decide to get it. What color are you considering? My bucket bag is Wolf - which is my favorite Fount color. Kind of hard to photograph because it's a rich gray with some brown undertones.
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I'm thinking about Goldenrod, but... it's so similar to totes I already own.
 
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pmburk said:
Thank you!

I'm totally fine with scratches, as I have a few made-in-USA leather totes already (W Durable Goods, Portland Leather), so I'm familiar with that type of thing. I think it gives character as the bag gets more wear. I'm looking at the Fount buckle tote, but can't decide if I "need" it. Thanks for the photos!
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I have the Fount buckle bag in black. I absolutely love it!! The leather is amazing and I love that the hardware is solid brass! I live in a suburb of Cleveland so I always love supporting local businesses too.
 
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