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Regulus Goodfellowi said:
Thx! Maurice is a slouch indeed but it really grows on me. I’ve always had structured packs with a frame/plate option.
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I find Cristobal is much more akin to Swift leather in touch and grain, but thicker and more rigid. I've had a Steve in Cristobal for a couple of years and it's wearing really well so far - almost too well - it could do with softening a little and gaining just a little slouch :amuse:
 
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Regulus Goodfellowi said:
I’ve been enjoying this forum for some time, but never posted before.
However, I have bought this new Cityback in a black Taurrilon Maurice and the zip in the back is to a separate compartment in the back panel. You could store an iPad Mini, but it’s just not big enough for an iPad Pro 11”. The bigger pocket inside the main compartment does fit an iPad Pro 11” with pencil and keyboard folio.
The backpack also fit’s my MacBook Pro 13” with Apple’s black leather cover.

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For size comparison, it’s a Smythson Soho notebook in the back pocket. It’s convenient for things like this but could also be useful for a phone, some papers etc.
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It’s my first “real” bag although I have (had) dozens of other briefcases and backpacks and it’s absolutely fabulous. I’ve never had so many compliments on a bag. And nobody realizes it’s a Hermes and it’s price.
The Taurrilon Maurice leather is very nice (as are all Hermes’ leathers), it has had some rain (I try to avoid it, us an umbrella etc, but sometimes it’s unavoidable) and has withstood that well. It’s obviously not been soaked and when I’m inside it gets a quick wipe down to dry it.
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This looks great on you! I'm more of a hand/cross-body carrier, but the Cityback is just SO comfortable when worn! The extra pocket certainly feels like it's added more practicality to the design too.
 
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FreddieMac said:
I've had a Steve in Cristobal for a couple of years and it's wearing really well so far - almost too well - it could do with softening a little and gaining just a little slouch :amuse:
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My 28 cm Steve is a thin and slouchy Clemence (particularly the back/flap) while my 38 cm might be the thickest and stiffest Clemence I've ever seen, and it hasn't softened a lot over the years. Hides differ so much.

I generally prefer rigid leathers, but the small Steve works really well with a slouchier leather – the larger would probably collapse in on itself.
 
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Ulf said:
My 28 cm Steve is a thin and slouchy Clemence (particularly the back/flap) while my 38 cm might be the thickest and stiffest Clemence I've ever seen, and it hasn't softened a lot over the years. Hides differ so much.

I generally prefer rigid leathers, but the small Steve works really well with a slouchier leather – the larger would probably collapse in on itself.
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Oh I totally agree with not wanting a complete puddle! My Cristobal is a 35 and sometimes it feels like it could just do with a little more moulding to my body in action, but otherwise, the structure is super helpful when setting it down!
 
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FreddieMac said:
I find Cristobal is much more akin to Swift leather in touch and grain, but thicker and more rigid. I've had a Steve in Cristobal for a couple of years and it's wearing really well so far - almost too well - it could do with softening a little and gaining just a little slouch :amuse:
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When I got my beltbag which is in Cristobal leather, the label on the box has state Veau Swift in French with English Cristobal. So I assumed they are actually the same.
 
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fatcat2523 said:
When I got my beltbag which is in Cristobal leather, the label on the box has state Veau Swift in French with English Cristobal. So I assumed they are actually the same.
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Hmmm, I'm not sure. Although they have a similar feel, they do still feel distinct, or at least comparing my Apple Watch strap in Swift to the Steve in Cristobal. I think they're certainly in the same family, but much like the new veau Jonathan, still somewhat different.
 
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