Very well made with a wonderful feel and has a none to very minimal leather smell. I see it quickly becoming my favorite bag.
Buy this bag. Just do it. I was hunting for a travel bag for a trip to NYC, and I needed something that met a lot of requirements: a secure latch, an inner-zipper closure, a hidden pocket, genuine leather, and stylish. This bag met and exceeded all of my expectations. It's sturdy and virtually tamper-proof. I bought a medium, which was a comfortable size for walking around the city with the essentials plus a water bottle or compact umbrella. The quality of leather is superb and the texture is not glossy or dressed up, which I prefer. This is my new favorite bag, and I intend on purchasing more in different sizes!
The embossed front flap is a little faint, but the embossed inside is nice and deep and looks very crisp. The color is as described, and it included all of the extras I requested for an additional fee. I'm very happy with this purchase and with my experience with the Universe.
Beautiful craftmanship. Perfect size. The more I break it in the cooler it looks! I get many complements and it makes me happy to tell people it is artisan made.
Great quality backpack. It was a gift. Would highly recommend