Hmm..I wonder if different colored Roseaus feel different? My bag is definitely more on the stiff structured Side. It’s almost as stiff as my LV epi bags. maybe I need to just pry it open. I will try both your way of leaving it buttoned with unclasp bamboo As well as @SmokieDragon idwa of unbuttoning the sides. @SmokieDragon do u loop the bamboo clasp when the sides are unbuttoned?So, I wore it out for a good 5 hours today. Constant need to pull out the phone to scan in and out of shops, malls etc (contact tracing). Also, reaching in for my wallet and transport pass. It is not possible to retrieve my long card wallet and transport pass with the bamboo clasp fastened. What I do is I leave the clasp hanging in the bag, so that I have easy access to my things. The bag remains clasped at both sides of the bag. I actually prefer how secure it is when both sides are clasped and the leather on my Roseau is soft. It is very easy for me to put the bamboo clasp through the loop of the bag.