Weights of different leathers

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#31
Pepper said:
^^KG, many thanks. I wanted to weigh them in lbs but DH insisted I do it "scientifically"--!!
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Oh, no problem. I just have no point of reference in my head for the metric system, unfortunately!!
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#35
This is an old thread but thought I'd add to it, since the topic has come up in various threads lately. Maybe we can get some more weights added, too.

I weighed my 30 Togo Birkin (2008) totally "naked" and it is 1 lb., 12.3 ounces or 805 kg. When full with my "rainbow" it is 4 lb., 7.4 oz. or 2025 kg.
So that's about 4-1/2 pounds I'm carrying!

My 2002 box Birkin "naked" was 2 lb., 3.7 oz. or 1010 kg.
 
#37
This thread is very useful so I'm bumping it.

So currently there's data for the following:

Clemence range: 1209 - 1271 g (the heaviest one is from 2006) -
2 lb and 10.6462 oz - 2 lb and 12.8332 oz
Togo 1122 - 2 lb and 7.57738
Barenia (2003) 1120 - 2 lb and 7.50683 oz
Ostrich 1106 - 2 lb and 7.01300 oz
Crinolin/Barenia 1058 - 2 lb and 5.31985 oz
Box (2007) 1049 - 2 lb and 5.00238 oz


And like Pepper said, we need weights for 35 cm Birkins in:

Epsom
Chevre
Swift
Vache liegee
Evergrain
Croc

...if anyone is so inclined to weigh their 35 cm Birkins, please do so and let's update this thread so that it goes to the Reference Section. I know that a lot of people complain about heavy bags and this is a great way to help them in their choices.
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#40
MissMargaux said:
may I please ask what is a "box"?
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From Hermesgroupie's leather book:


BOX CALF
The quintessential Hermes leather. A veau, or calf leather, this leather has been around since Hermes has been making handbags. It is a smooth leather with a glossy finish that is susceptible to scratches. However, the scratches eventually blend into one glossy mirror-like patina, that box afficionados crave. Care must be taken with this leather when raining, if the raindrops are not wiped off, the leather will blister. Under the right care, box calf can last for generations.


Chocolate box Birkin 35cm phw with cyclamen piping & lining

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#41
THIS IS THE INFO THAT I NEEED!! :yahoo: Been going crazy to find some sort of reference! Thank you Pepper!! I love this thread!! It is very useful and should definitely go into the Reference Section! I would love to add the weight of the once i have... I will weigh them ASAP and post them..
Is there a way to somehow "broadcast" this thread and let everyone help? And I also suggest making the weights of other sizes and bags be available too! Any seconds?
 
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Pink Daisies said:
THIS IS THE INFO THAT I NEEED!! :yahoo: Been going crazy to find some sort of reference! Thank you Pepper!! I love this thread!! It is very useful and should definitely go into the Reference Section! I would love to add the weight of the once i have... I will weigh them ASAP and post them..
Is there a way to somehow "broadcast" this thread and let everyone help? And I also suggest making the weights of other sizes and bags be available too! Any seconds?
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I will bump this if it goes on page 2. Missing info should be filled and people should see that. :yes:

weights of 35 cm Birkins should be completed first before we move on to other sizes, so we can see weight differences of various leathers.
 
#45
Is fjord heavier than clemence? I was thinking of a 35cm birkin in fjord as it repels rain (always useful here in the UK) but wanted to know if it is one of the heavier leathers TIA
 
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