I rarely write reviews, but am so pleased with my purchase that I want to!
I recently bought another of these leather laptop bags as a gift, and my younger son is just as pleased with his as my older son was! The leather quality and coloring is superior, and the exterior appearance is classy and simple without extraneous decoration. Having a crossbody carry strap as well as briefcase-type handles is a plus. I chose this particular style of bag over the other styles due to the simple and nicely divided exterior storage compartments in addition to the large divided interior compartment. The whole bag is roomy and well-designed, and my sons tell me it carries everything they need for work. My older son, who's had his bag for over 2 years, attests to the durability of the bag (including the heavy-duty zippers) and expects to continue using his for years. I imagine that any manmade marks that appear in the leather due to everyday wear wouldn't detract at all from the handsome appearance and might even add more character to an already gorgeous bag.
Additionally, the customer service is outstanding. I seem to recall that the first of these I purchased a couple of years ago came with care instructions and a personal note, and I feel sure the one I had shipped to my younger son recently also was handled with the same attention to detail. I was concerned when tracking showed that the package had stopped moving on its way to DC, and when I contacted the seller, I received a prompt and extremely courteous reply. The seller even reached out again afterward to make sure the bag had arrived without incident and to make sure it was well-liked.
I suspect I'll eventually purchase a third one of these, this time for myself, and I'm also contemplating buying dop bags my sons can use during their travels.
I unhesitatingly would recommend this bag and this seller!