The Leyburn — Black Buffalo Leather Messenger Bag

The Leyburn is a buckled messenger in full grain buffalo leather, with a full flap, two leather straps and a wide adjustable shoulder strap.

Black buffalo leather. The pull-up finish shows slightly lighter lines where the leather flexes, so even the black has depth.

At 15.5 inches wide it takes a 15-inch laptop, a notebook and a charger, and sits flat on the hip.

Under the flap there are pen loops, two open pockets and a zip pocket.

Choose the Leyburn if you want a messenger with a rugged, deep grain. See our personalized briefcases, or graduation gifts for him.

The leather

This is full grain water buffalo leather with a pull-up finish: a thicker hide than cow, with a bold, deep natural grain, finished in oils and waxes that lighten where the leather flexes and darken back as you handle it. Scratches buff out with a thumb. No two panels have quite the same grain.

How it is made

Made to order in our own workshop. Every piece is cut by hand, the seams are stitched with waxed thread, the edges are sanded and burnished rather than painted, and the hardware is solid brass. Three initials are pressed free, in gold foil, silver foil or a blind press.

Care

Wipe it dry, rub light scuffs with your thumb to warm the oils back in, and condition it once a year. A shower is fine; a downpour wants a slow dry away from heat.