Name: Men's Leather Messenger Bag — Flap Front Pockets in Black
Brand: Ashford & Clay
SKU: AC-MENS-LEATHER-MESSENGER-BAG-F-BLACK
Price: 217.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

How do I look after the leather?

Accepted Answer

Wipe dust off with a dry cloth. If it gets wet, blot it and let it dry away from radiators and direct sun, which is what cracks leather. A neutral colourless balm two or three times a year is all the feeding it needs; test it on the base first and expect it to look slightly darker for a day. Light scratches rub out under a finger.

Question 2

Will it get darker over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and unevenly, which is the point. Full-grain leather darkens where it is handled and where light reaches it, so the handles and the front panel move first. It is not a defect and it is not covered by the guarantee, because it is the material doing what it was chosen to do.

Question 3

How should I wear it?

Accepted Answer

Set the strap so the bag sits at the top of the hip. Worn lower it swings when you walk and rides forward when you sit down. Over a suit, a shoulder bag marks a jacket less than a backpack does.

Question 4

What leather do you use?

Accepted Answer

Each product page states the material in the Details section, as documented by the supplier of that product. Where a product uses canvas, silicone or nylon, the page says so.

Question 5

How do I care for the leather?

Accepted Answer

Wipe with a dry cloth. Condition twice a year with a neutral leather balm. Keep away from radiators and direct sun. The journal has a full care guide.

Question 6

Will the colour change over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The leather darkens with handling and light over the first months, and develops a slight sheen where the hands touch. That is full-grain doing what it does, and it is why two bags bought a year apart never look identical.

Question 7

Do the bags come with a dust bag?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every bag, briefcase and case ships in a cotton dust bag inside a box.

Question 8

Can I get the product in another colour?

Accepted Answer

Three models come in two leathers, Havane and Arabica: the two garment duffels and the toiletry bag. Everything else is made in a single finish, so there is no colour to choose on those pages.

Model	Dimensions	Weight	Price
Men's Canvas Messenger Bag — Dual Buckle Flap Crossbody Bag		0 oz	$84.99
Men's Leather Messenger Bag — Flap Front PocketsThis one	13 x 3.1 x 9.8 in	0 oz	$217.99

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