Visconti Vintage-7 Veg Tan Brown Soft Leather Messenger Bag
Visconti is one of the few companies that can be said to have one hand firmly in the past and the other in the present. This is because the company has always tried ways to preserve the traditional classic designs by blending then with new features. With Visconti, not only do you get a classic styled product but one with a firm stance on modern features. Their new messenger bag, the Visconti Vintage-7 Veg Tan Brown Soft Leather Messenger bag, is no exception to this.
Complete with genuine leather, the Visconti Vintage-7 Veg comes with new features not to mention a classic and vintage look. Let’s take a closer look at the bag.
Vintage Leather
To preserve that classic look, the bag comes with genuine tan brown leather that has a dark and sort of sultry look. The is not only polished but also complemented by superior stitching to make sure your bag is as good as ever.
While it may have scratches, wrinkles and scars over time, this does not in any way destroy the bags look but rather gives it a unique aura. As with any leather, it gets better with time.
A Flap over
The bag comes with a leather flap over that is held in place by two brass magnetic snaps.
Interior Space
One of the main features in a bag is size, or rather how much it can carry and the Visconti Vintage-7 Veg does not disappoint. The bag comes with one main compartment large enough to fit a 13 inch laptop and some textbooks and two interior side zipped pockets. On top of that, we also have two smaller interior pockets which one is open and the other zippered. Moving on the outside we have a large open front pocket and another large zippered front pocket just under the flap. And it’s not just those, there’s also a variety of pen, smartphone, and credit card holders inside the bag. If anything, you simply won’t run out of pockets to stuff your belongings.
If you’ll be carrying your laptop, be sure to use a protective case since the bag isn’t padded.
Brass Linings
Complete with brass linings, you no longer have to worry about your zips or metal joints. The brass compliments the dark tan brown color of the bag making an unmatched products for the day to day casual look.
Fully Lined Interior
Like most bags, its interior is full lined with a soft fabric to ensure a comfortable experience and enhance the natural beauty of leather. On top of that, the main flap is luxuriously lined with sued for a more appealing look.
Long Adjustable Strap
The strap is made from a leather topped with polyester. It also has a sliding rubber grip for comfort especially when you are carrying heavy loads.
Online Reviews
Not many messenger bags get this much attention. In fact, with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Amazon, the Visconti Vintage-7 Veg may well be one of the highest rated bags at its price range. Most users are positive towards the convenient and compact size, durable material and quality stitching.
FAQ’s
How about carrying a 14 inches laptop in this bag?
The dimensions of this messenger bag are 14.1 inches in length, 3.9 inches in height, and 11.8 inches in depth. According to this information, you can carry a 14 inches laptop in it.
But, according to a customer review that came on a retail site, it is hard to say that whether it can or it can not. Furthermore, he shared his experience of carrying a laptop of 13 inches. He said it is fine to carry a 13 inches laptop. That means you can carry a 13 inches laptop without any problem.
How long is the strap?
The length of the strap of the Visconti Vintage-7 veg-tan brown soft leather messenger bag is about 58 inches. According to a customer review that it is all set and from his shoulders it is up to 19 to 20 inches when he hangs it.
Another customer review came up in which the customer said that the maximum length to get in this messenger bag is 58 inches.
How much does the bag itself weigh?
This could be up to 3 pounds that feel very light, in a case where there is nothing is placed inside in this messenger bag.
Is this bag suitable for holding a 13-inches retina MacBook pro?
Yes! There is enough space in the main section of this bag where you can easily put a 13-inches laptop. There is sufficient space to carry a thicker laptop.
Does the oil which is used to stain the bag, applies to the black bag or to the browns and tan options?
According to a customer review, that he has not found any oil to stain or even any leather polish in the bag. This Visconti Vintage-7 veg-tan brown soft leather messenger bag is very simple, elegant, and a clean-cut messenger bag.
In fact, we prefer you to not use any polish to clean it. Actually, there is no need to clean the bag with either polish or oil. If you observe that the bag needs to be clean a little bit then simply do a little but dusting as well.
Are there dividers available inside the bag? Is the inside of the bag open?
Yes! The inside of the Visconti Vintage-7 veg-tan brown soft leather messenger bag is open. Moreover, there are no dividers or sections available in it like the sling bags use to have. Another feature that needs to be mentioned here, there are zippered pockets attached on the front side. More specifically, these pockets are under the flap.
Is it capable to carry two medium-size textbooks?
First of all, it has to be cleared that what is meant by a maximum-sized textbook. We prefer you to carry only one book which is better. Multiple and thick books can damage the skin of the bag.
Does the main compartment close with a zipper?
No there is no zipper opening in this messenger. There is a flap for the opening of the main compartment.
How about the source of leather?
The source of leather in the construction of this messenger bag is the cow.
What is the weight of the Visconti Vintage-7 veg-tan brown soft leather messenger bag?
The actual weight, according to the description, of this Visconti Vintage-7 veg-tan brown soft leather messenger bag is up to 4 pounds.
Is Visconti Vintage-7 veg-tan brown soft leather messenger bag waterproof?
No, this bag is not waterproof. You need to take care of it while going out in the rainy season. But, if it is just drizzling then it is o.k.
Does a 17 inches laptop fit in this bag?
No, you cannot carry a 17 inches laptop in this bag because that will be a snug fit.
Is there any difference between the dark brown and chestnut color?
Yes, there is a difference between dark brown and chestnut color. The difference is that a chestnut color spread a reddish shade while a dark brown color is just as it sounds.
Which color ages the best?
All right, that is a million dollars question. Well, it depends on the quality that has been used to paint a bag. There are some companies that use low-quality material to pain their bags that last for only a few weeks. But there are some companies that use high-quality material to paint a bag that lasts for a longer period.
What supplies could be used to clean this bag?
To clean the bag, we prefer you to use chamberlain’s Leather Milk products to clean the leather whether it is a bag or anything else. Moreover, there are some special conditioners that come up in the market that is very helpful to clean the surface of the bag and provide a shiny look.
Furthermore, there are surface cleaning and infusing pores available in the market that provides moisture to bring the leather shiness back. Moreover, there are some cleansing polishes available in the markets that help you to really deep clean buffs or marks.
Another option to go for is the straight cleaner. The best part of these cleaners is, it really gets into the pores of the bag. Sometimes, what happens is when you spend a long time outside the house the dust spread on the surroundings of the bag that needs to be clean very carefully so that the skin of the bag does not damage.
We prefer you to go for a light and easy method and make sure to use the cleansing polish with the conditioner.
We also prefer you to make sure to test on a small, inconspicuous spot first before using any product. Any product can damage the color contrast of your leather, so make sure that results come in the testing are satisfactory before treating the entire bag.
Final Thoughts
The Visconti Vintage-7 Veg Leather bag comes off as state of the art with no features compromised. All in all, the casual bag is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable, long lasting leather bag with a keen edge in modern trends. Visconti have once again proven that they remain committed to delivering the very best at an affordable price.
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