OK, have another apothecary/mage’s satchel up for sale on Etsy. I ran out of the leather I was using to make the other ones, so found one that’s similar in color but definitely not in texture – this is MUCH softer, more like deer hide (which it might be). I’m still sort of torn as to whether I like it or not. I mean it definitely doesn’t look bad – I just don’t know if I like it as much as the others. I’m going to try this other veg tan leather out to see if I like it any better.
No Promises This Time 
In my experience (and I have some now), going with a tougher leather is ideal for someone who’s going to be using it very often. If mine had been crafted from something very soft, I think it might be too worn to be much good anymore, but as it is, it’s only gotten a little soft and slightly changed color (darker).
Also, random fact, one of my more English-able students thinks your crafting is amazing =)
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