I have never been interested in the idea of putting a lock and key on a bag, like you see on some designer bags, it just seemed like a nuisance and an affectation - and frequently my bags are more valuable than the stuff inside that I would be locking up!
But I recently revealed my first (and so far only) regular Rogue in Dark Denim 38124 and I really love this bag, but I must admit that it bothered me to have a keyhood but no key and nothing to lock! It seemed almost like a flaw or like the bag was unfinished. I thought about removing the keyhood but it is part of the rogue persona and so I left it in place (see the pic below).
I know that the first generation rogues came with a functioning lock and key but they were deleted from later versions because of complaints about the weight. I can understand that because the rogue is a heavy bag, but it still bothered me a little to have the keyhood without a lock.
I finally decided to buy a padlock and key that could be used to secure the 2 large zipper pulls on the top of the bag, see picture below.
But it wasn't easy to find the perfect lock. I wanted it to be small, light-weight, functional, decorative, and inexpensive! A lot of small locks are ugly or heavy or flimsy or non-functional or pricey.
And in the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that when you start searching for small, decorative, functional padlocks - you will quickly find yourself on websites for bondage and BDSM products - I'm not judging, I'm just giving fair warning!
I finally found just what I wanted in the Rowans Originals shop on Etsy. The owner makes beautiful, heart-shaped, finished, functional padlocks in small, medium, and large sizes. I sent her a picture of my bag and some dimensions and she recommended the medium padlock, see the link below.
It only cost $7.50 ($11 with shipping) and it is exactly what I wanted and just perfect for my lovely rogue! I will post photos of the lock and key in the next message.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/126021...d-gold-colored-working?ref=shop_home_active_6
But I recently revealed my first (and so far only) regular Rogue in Dark Denim 38124 and I really love this bag, but I must admit that it bothered me to have a keyhood but no key and nothing to lock! It seemed almost like a flaw or like the bag was unfinished. I thought about removing the keyhood but it is part of the rogue persona and so I left it in place (see the pic below).
I know that the first generation rogues came with a functioning lock and key but they were deleted from later versions because of complaints about the weight. I can understand that because the rogue is a heavy bag, but it still bothered me a little to have the keyhood without a lock.
I finally decided to buy a padlock and key that could be used to secure the 2 large zipper pulls on the top of the bag, see picture below.
But it wasn't easy to find the perfect lock. I wanted it to be small, light-weight, functional, decorative, and inexpensive! A lot of small locks are ugly or heavy or flimsy or non-functional or pricey.
And in the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that when you start searching for small, decorative, functional padlocks - you will quickly find yourself on websites for bondage and BDSM products - I'm not judging, I'm just giving fair warning!
I finally found just what I wanted in the Rowans Originals shop on Etsy. The owner makes beautiful, heart-shaped, finished, functional padlocks in small, medium, and large sizes. I sent her a picture of my bag and some dimensions and she recommended the medium padlock, see the link below.
It only cost $7.50 ($11 with shipping) and it is exactly what I wanted and just perfect for my lovely rogue! I will post photos of the lock and key in the next message.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/126021...d-gold-colored-working?ref=shop_home_active_6
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