I think GM is great for travel but think about how big it is and how much you can store in it... now think about how heavy that will be & how thin the straps are for everyday use. Although you may think the MM might be small, its the perfect size for everyday use. In my opinion it its your daily essentials + a little extra. It is versatile and you can wear it as a tote or cinched at the sides. As far as print goes, I went with the DE because it ages better & you don’t have to worry about it as much as the mono. The mono can look very dirty if you don’t know how to keep it clean as far as the vachette goes. I’ve sene mono NV in a beautiful honey patina & Ive seen the opposite, very dark and black vachette. I prefer the DE because I have a speedy b in DE & I love how it matches everything, its subtle, & carefree. The newer DE with matte leather may wear differently than the older version with shiny leather, just FYI. I know that the mono gets softer with time but I was too afraid of the dark black patina & I didn’t wanna baby my tote - I want to use it for school, a baby bag, a everyday carry, etc.
Good luck in choosing print! Next step, the interior color... lol
