My first bit of Saddleback Leather

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:00 pm

I know the rest of the posts in this forum are jokes, but maybe it's the most appropriate place for this.

My first purchase from Saddleback Leather arrived today - a medium notebook holder in Tobacco.

Love at first sight. This purchase will definitely not be my last with SBL. I know you've all raved about it, but their customer experience is unparalleled, the product is fantastic, and I spent tons of time watch the YouTube videos that Dave posts. Plus the FAQ about leather is pretty enlightening, even from a very high level.

All in all, I think their prices are pretty reasonable considering the product they put out.

I already have a ton of other stuff in mind. I think the next might be a medium briefcase - I just have to decide on classic or thin. I was really impressed by the amount of stuff that would fit into the thin briefcase, so that might be the way for me to go. Tobacco colored leather solves the "too classy for me" issue, I think.....

Thanks for all those who lent advice as well.

Sidheguitarist · Post by **Sidheguitarist** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:52 pm

Awesome!

Remember that the briefcases and bags can be heavy; less is more. When my bag is full of books, I can pretty much skip the gym for the day...

The thing gets kicked around like an extra in a b-grade Kung Fu flick, and just keeps looking better for it however. Tough, tough and more tough.

CesarG · Post by **CesarG** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:06 pm

Nice one, Wu. Saddleback will never disappoint, that's for sure.

smalls · Post by **smalls** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:40 pm

Just checked out the website and it looks like I've found a new wallet. Great looking stuff.

cdnwatchguy · Post by **cdnwatchguy** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:59 pm

I have a saddleback wallet, briefcase and overnight bag. Great products.

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:35 pm

That looks cool Matt...Been thinking about the medium case as well, but just can"t decide..

Sidheguitarist · Post by **Sidheguitarist** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:13 pm

Man, I just went to the site again; each time there is more stuff to covet: Mac book air sleeves, new totes...

Anyone here ever try one of their belts?

jad3703 · Post by **jad3703** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:16 pm

Awesome and congrats, Matt. I have a briefcase, a wallet, an iPhone sleeve (as well as a second one I sent to Barry) and a sleeve for the Mac AirBook. Have to get off my butt and get both an iPad sleeve as well as a duffle bag.

They are outstanding products and the customer service is simply incredible.

James

zepp21 · Post by **zepp21** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:30 pm

Bought the wallet...more like a credit card holder plus a place in the center for cash. I'm still debating buying a second just incase they stop making them in 50 years

Sukispop · Post by **Sukispop** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:50 pm

Nice, Matt.

So far, my wife has the medium satchel, the clutch purse, iPad case, and a wallet. I have the medium bifold wallet, and just snagged a back pack from Dave's Deals. We

Saddleback Leather.

Jeje · Post by **Jeje** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:08 pm

Wow I just spent over an hour chcking it out.

I think I'm gonna go for the medium wallet
and I don't need it but I love the bags, thin briefcase or messenger bag

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:10 pm

Watch the videos and read the various FAQs. It's fantastic website content, appropriately, for a quality product.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:17 am

I've been waiting for my cheapo department store wallet to fall apart for the last three years so that I can grab a saddleback wallet.

Post by **BSears** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:28 pm

I've been meaning to post up something on my Saddleback Leather medium wallet that I've had for about 4 weeks now. The best goddam wallet I've ever owned. I cannot wait to see what this thing looks like in 10, 20, 30 years (provided I'm still around). I'll get something posted up on it soon (I know longer say "today" or "tomorrow" cuz we all know I take way longer than that to actually post shit).

giosdad · Post by **giosdad** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:01 pm

Congratulations Matt. I hope to do a follow up post and show everybody how the medium case is wearing and what it can hold. It is not bad carrying around with my EDC items. I traveled on business a few weeks ago and loaded up the Dell laptop ( which I call the boat anchor to our IT group) and a ton of files and it was a beast to carry on my shoulder and a work out carrying t by the handle, though it was manageable Either way that was an exception and I have been thrilled with my purchase.

I big thank you to James for the small gadget sleeve. I plan on taking a pic and posting a proper thank you and show it off.

For anyone considering a purchase, keep an eye on Dave's deals for your item and color. If the flaw is something you can't live with they will take it back.

As Matt said the C/S is outstanding.

Post by **Pasquale** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:13 pm

Fukn homos

DoctorC · Post by **DoctorC** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 5:57 pm

BSears wrote:I've been meaning to post up something on my Saddleback Leather medium wallet that I've had for about 4 weeks now. The best goddam wallet I've ever owned. I cannot wait to see what this thing looks like in 10, 20, 30 years (provided I'm still around). I'll get something posted up on it soon (I know longer say "today" or "tomorrow" cuz we all know I take way longer than that to actually post shit).

I was thinking of the Medium wallet for EDC and the Id wallet for a change up.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:40 pm

Get working on that Brad. I might order a medium bifold in black but want to see some real life pictures.

manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:48 pm

I've been buying from Dave since before I got into watches. I've had two medium briefcases. That part in the FAQ about ink spills? That was me.

I have a wallet, an old ipod case promo, an ipad3 case, and the large dry bag. I've owned a messenger and a large bag. All were awesome. The guy is solid, the company is the real deal and I can't say enough nice stuff about all of it.

Congrats!

Sidheguitarist · Post by **Sidheguitarist** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:31 pm

^^^Your old messenger bag is still awesome.

MikeyLikesIt · Post by **MikeyLikesIt** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:40 pm

Ole Dave runs his company the right way, for sure.

Graeme · Post by **Graeme** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:19 pm

They look great Matt, Saddleback leather products look really nice. Well done.

Regards
Graeme

Post by **BSears** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:57 am

CGSshorty wrote:Get working on that Brad. I might order a medium bifold in black but want to see some real life pictures.

Mine is chestnut color. Let me snap a quick pic and I'll properly hijack Matt's thread.

meta4ick · Post by **meta4ick** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:12 am

patstarrx wrote:Fukn homos

Don't ever change, Pat.

Matt, that medium notebook holder is outstanding. I use mine every day. Also have the wallet and Macbook Air sleeve. Tobacco is the way to go. Can't go wrong with that stuff.

Rick.

belligero · Post by **belligero** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:18 am

Looks heaps better without that brutal Papyrus logo they used earlier. That's one font I absolutely can't stand.

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