strap retainers on flap or no

[esantoro]

I'm thinking about foregoing the strap retainers on the flap, which is what Swaine Adeney Brigg and Filson do. Which do you like better, strap retainers on the flap or no retainers?

Ed

[BradB]

I'm thinking about foregoing the strap retainers on the flap, which is what Swaine Adeney Brigg and Filson do. Which do you like better, strap retainers on the flap or no retainers?

Ed

I think I actually like them without!

[Jordan]

I like the looks of the Lt. brown one in the second photo, has a cool clasp too.

[esantoro]

That chestnut bag is done in bridle leather and sells for $2000.

Leaving off the retainers would shave off an hour of construction.

Ed

[MADMAX22]

That chestnut bag is done in bridle leather and sells for $2000.

Leaving off the retainers would shave off an hour of construction.

Ed

Holy .... lol thats one pricey bag. Ofcourse atleast its useful and would probably last a full lifetime.

I think what I would do is try it without the strap retainers and see how it looks with your overall design, color, type of leather. In your pictures I like the way the black one looks as far as shape/form. I like your bag style better and the color but its hard to see/think of what it would look like without the certain parts on there and make up a opinion.

[BruceGibson]

I'm no bag expert by any stretch, and I'm not sure I understand the question. However, I am a briefcase fan, and I see three possibilities as a buyer.

If I were looking to purchase, I'd buy the one on the left. Not trying to score points, Ed (I know the bag on the far left is one of yours), but I don't like the brass hardware on the other two. I like the simplicity and "usability" of the bag on the left.

[tashabear]

Offer it as an option, and charge extra for it. :-D

[Go2Tex]

I like it with the retainers. It's more of a classical design. Of course, you could just make slots in the flap, like cavalry bags.

[Hilly]

I think the retainers on the flap make it look a little more sturdy, not to mention a bit more dressed up, and if I were to purchase one of those bags, I'd definately buy the one with the retainers. Doesn't matter who made them. Just my opinion.

Hilly

[esantoro]

I think the retainers on the flap make it look a little more sturdy, not to mention a bit more dressed up, and if I were to purchase one of those bags, I'd definately buy the one with the retainers. Doesn't matter who made them. Just my opinion.

Hilly

I always carry a lot of stuff with me and want to be able to lash items to the bag. The retainers allow for better securing of items to the flap. They also allow for easier handling, opening and closing of the flap, as everything moves together, rather than having to fidget with straps and flap individually.

Thanks for the feedback.

Ed