I have waited for a Barenia B or K for 15 years (was offered a BF but turned it down as that is not a leather I want) so its defiantly not a bag that is easy to find in stores.
Good to know. I’ve been waiting maybe 4yrs and my SA says the store almost never gets smooth Barenia. I can’t believe you’ve waited 15yrs @ladyhermes !!Smooth Barenia is very very hard to get; Barenia Faubourg not so much. When I purchased my smooth Barenia K a few years ago I was told that it was the first one the store had seen in years. Later I asked for Barenia Faubourg and was offered one in 3 months. If you want smooth barenia make sure your SA knows.