Ash, I picked up a Barbour Leather briefcase a few years ago, still looks as good as the day it arrived. Suits me for carrying my laptop and paperwork backwards and forwards to work, lots of pockets and organisational features…. PERFECT. So good I also went back for the matching weekend bag. 😍💼
Not sure if that's how other channels do it, or they get sent watches. But would love to see some more watch reviews. Also definitely need more survival/ration pack/wood stove/outdoor stuff. You bring a military air to those videos. It's good stuff
I have a few outdoor vids in the planning, I'm just waiting for the autumn to land before I head out to the cabin in the woods again. More watch stuff to follow too.
That Carl Friedrick bag has so much class it looks like the best bag I have ever seen. On my many trips to London I see so many well put together men, dress wise. Ruined by their choice of bags, the worst offender was a guy in a well made, well fitted pinstripe suit that looked like it cost a fortune, I know he was fairly well off with the AP (Possibly Royal Oak) on his wrist, yet he ruined the look with a grubby, threadbare grey and pink Mountain wearhouse backpack with a bright green Monster drink in the mesh bottle compartment, that look like it was ripping, close to losing his refreshments. Great for a day hike, just not the look he was going for, for which he was nailing.
What a beautiful briefcase. If I didn’t already own a Mulberry Heathcliffe in oak I would go for one of these. A great video too covering everything you need to know.
Ash well done per the usual. Agreed that taking a "book bag" to work as we call it in the states is a miss, this bag for me doesn't work. As someone who does remote and travel for work, I need more sectioned off areas and have more equipment: head set, chargers, extra monitor, and other accessories. For a dedicated office bringing a laptop back and forth, works well.
Unfortunately, Carl Friedrik now charges much more and produces cheaper quality. Leather straps now only feature a tiny bit of leather at the tips -- the rest is nylon. The brackets on briefcases that connect the strap and the handles look and feel like plastic instead of metal. Very disappointing.
How’s this treating you after a year of ownership? Are there any posts or videos in which you show off the aging of the bag? Also, same goes for the BB GMT there. Any longer term opinions? This is the first time I’ve watched a video where it’s visible under a cuff and not the sole focus of the video, and it looks quite elegant. A lot of people worry about the thickness, but it looks fantastic. Also, fwiw to anyone looking to buy, this briefcase really does cater to a more formal look. Dressing too casual may look off, but nobody is going to scrutinise you so much. For work recently I’ve been wearing a lot of t-shirts and jeans, and it really doesn’t go, but when I do dress up it looks worlds better. Again, I still do take the bag. Another thing to take note of, is I often use the supplied strap for comfort, as I run this briefcase fairly full, and a longer walk can begin to weigh a bit in the hand. I generally walk to office with the handle, and walk home with the strap. Also, I feel in busier areas, the strap makes it feel less bulky as it lies against your figure, as opposed to holding it down by your legs. Anyway, enjoy to anyone who buys one, I love my own!
To be honest the thing shows no sign of aging at all. The beautiful leather still has a pleasing aroma and has weathered the last year very well indeed. I am a huge fan of CF luggage and am also thinking about going for the Check-in full size suitcase after my experiences with the Carry-on. A little bit of quality and luxury when you are traveling is such a treat.
@@TheChapsGuide I am hesitant to purchase a product at this price point not knowing where it is made. If a company doesn’t advertise where a product such as this is made, it tells me it is not made in a country of high regard for its manufacturing. If this briefcase was Made in England, we all know they would stamp that on the briefcase and advertise that point.
It's full grain sir - this is lifted from their website: At once luxurious, practical and hard-wearing, our leather bags set the bar high, ticking all the boxes for the contemporary man. And we believe that solely using full-grain Vachetta leather and nubuck adds another dimension to our uncomplicated Scandinavian aesthetic.
Nice looking bag. I would like to have your opinion on something maybe a bit smaller. I’m a retired law enforcement officer of thirty years. Locally I carry a phone note pad and rollerball pen which I might add is a lamy. The only thing I carry is my wallet in my front pocket and a knife with handkerchief in the other. For years I would carry a nice leather fanny pack but I feel now I have out grown that. I don’t always carry a gun except for when I maybe traveling.If you have some suggestions it would greatly be appreciated.🤔
Thank you for your service to your community sir - I shared your vocation for 23-years and understand where you are coming from. Have you considered a nice leather backback? The new models are both smart and highly functional and being leather, look very 'chap', whilst remaining more classy than the nylon versions. I'm not in any way promoting Carl Friedrik, I get nothing at all from suggesting their products, but when I researched the Palissy briefcase, I noted that they also offer a very stylish leather back pack on their website, that may be worth looking at. Whilst their kit is expensive, it is of the highest quality and there is a discount code attached to my briefcase review that may assist with the cost. Best regards
I am sorry old chap but those type of briefcase look more suitable for the ladies .There is always a balance where a chap is concerned ,one has to keep up standards without appearing more elegant than the ladies .Therefore when conducting business I shall continue to use my black attaché case .The same case was good enough for James Bond so more than suitable for my needs ,it’s bullet proof & still looking like new after some 45 years or more .
No judgement about attaché cases, but they are the equivalent of entering a place of work wearing a fedora. Nothing inherently wrong, but everyone looking at you will think “the 1960s want their fashion choice back!”
@@TheFrontyer Nothing wrong with a chap wearing a suit ,but it’s just not good form for a chap to be seen carrying such a feminine looking case . Eyebrows will surely be raised at ones club old chap .
@@5DollarHoller It appears that back in the sixties , chaps knew instinctively the difference between a briefcase suitable for a male & one that more resembles a lady’s large handbag .
Have been seeing and hearing about this bag from a few years back on the urban gentry channel. I have to say that it is really overpriced for what it is. Tons of equally competent alternatives on the market at much more reasonable prices. In my country, one would get more or less similar stuff at probably 1/4 th of the price. Nice video though. Cheers 👍
You failed to mention even a single alternative to the briefcase in question. I find whenever people make such claims, if you do even the smallest inquire, you find these cheaper, "just as good" products are often not comparable at all. Often inferior in material, design, quality, etc. The person making the claim simply doesn't care for a better item yet feels confident downplaying the more expensive choice and establishes a false equivalence. If all you need is a corolla, a 911 would be an unnecessary expense. But you'd be an idiot to say a corolla is a comparable alternative to a 911 for a much cheaper cost.
You are most welcome to patronise the brand seeing as how you feel they are not comparable to any others at a much more reasonable price. You'd be an idiot though, to downplay the true equivalence in quality and yet seek comfort in being blinded by aggressive marketing of such brands. Don't worry - I find that many , like you, are too lazy to look around and instead prefer to revel in such brand sycophancy.
@arindambasu9850 you've still to mention all these several brands that you find as good for much less. When you go around making such claims, it's only reasonable people might demand proof. Instead you act butthurt, sad. I don't need to own this item(I don't) to point out the fallacy of your claim, get over it.
I have the Chocolate coloured briefcase and it’s every bit as good as you say - a lovely thing for lovely chaps like us!
Ash, I picked up a Barbour Leather briefcase a few years ago, still looks as good as the day it arrived. Suits me for carrying my laptop and paperwork backwards and forwards to work, lots of pockets and organisational features…. PERFECT. So good I also went back for the matching weekend bag. 😍💼
I currently use a Barbour briefcase, gotta say, I'm impressed with it.
Beautiful briefcase. Simple but elegant and gives statement.
Not sure if that's how other channels do it, or they get sent watches. But would love to see some more watch reviews. Also definitely need more survival/ration pack/wood stove/outdoor stuff. You bring a military air to those videos. It's good stuff
I have a few outdoor vids in the planning, I'm just waiting for the autumn to land before I head out to the cabin in the woods again. More watch stuff to follow too.
That Carl Friedrick bag has so much class it looks like the best bag I have ever seen. On my many trips to London I see so many well put together men, dress wise. Ruined by their choice of bags, the worst offender was a guy in a well made, well fitted pinstripe suit that looked like it cost a fortune, I know he was fairly well off with the AP (Possibly Royal Oak) on his wrist, yet he ruined the look with a grubby, threadbare grey and pink Mountain wearhouse backpack with a bright green Monster drink in the mesh bottle compartment, that look like it was ripping, close to losing his refreshments. Great for a day hike, just not the look he was going for, for which he was nailing.
Another splendid video that you covered Ash
What a beautiful briefcase. If I didn’t already own a Mulberry Heathcliffe in oak I would go for one of these. A great video too covering everything you need to know.
Ash well done per the usual. Agreed that taking a "book bag" to work as we call it in the states is a miss, this bag for me doesn't work. As someone who does remote and travel for work, I need more sectioned off areas and have more equipment: head set, chargers, extra monitor, and other accessories. For a dedicated office bringing a laptop back and forth, works well.
They sell a bigger variant of the Palissy that might suit you.
@@Sejdr thanks!
Great review!
Unfortunately, Carl Friedrik now charges much more and produces cheaper quality. Leather straps now only feature a tiny bit of leather at the tips -- the rest is nylon. The brackets on briefcases that connect the strap and the handles look and feel like plastic instead of metal. Very disappointing.
Thanks for the review, I am considering buying one.
Glad I could help
Very informative video. I’ll make a purchase
May i suppose that Tgv has introduced this bag to you sir? Great informative channel .
Nice one, but there are tons of alternatives on the market including really quality characteristic vintage items
Do you have any recommendations for a slightly cheaper bag?
Nice. I was considering it myself - but I ended up getting something a little bit bigger from Loakes.
How’s this treating you after a year of ownership? Are there any posts or videos in which you show off the aging of the bag?
Also, same goes for the BB GMT there. Any longer term opinions? This is the first time I’ve watched a video where it’s visible under a cuff and not the sole focus of the video, and it looks quite elegant. A lot of people worry about the thickness, but it looks fantastic.
Also, fwiw to anyone looking to buy, this briefcase really does cater to a more formal look. Dressing too casual may look off, but nobody is going to scrutinise you so much. For work recently I’ve been wearing a lot of t-shirts and jeans, and it really doesn’t go, but when I do dress up it looks worlds better. Again, I still do take the bag.
Another thing to take note of, is I often use the supplied strap for comfort, as I run this briefcase fairly full, and a longer walk can begin to weigh a bit in the hand. I generally walk to office with the handle, and walk home with the strap. Also, I feel in busier areas, the strap makes it feel less bulky as it lies against your figure, as opposed to holding it down by your legs.
Anyway, enjoy to anyone who buys one, I love my own!
To be honest the thing shows no sign of aging at all. The beautiful leather still has a pleasing aroma and has weathered the last year very well indeed. I am a huge fan of CF luggage and am also thinking about going for the Check-in full size suitcase after my experiences with the Carry-on. A little bit of quality and luxury when you are traveling is such a treat.
Do you still carry this amazing briefcase?
Yes sir, although I now mostly carry the larger Palissy Double, which looks exactly the same, but with twice the capacity.
Beautiful briefcase
Thank you
Did I understand this correctly, this briefcase is Made in Italy 🇮🇹?
Italian leather, but I am unsure of the country where they are constructed, sorry.
@@TheChapsGuide I am hesitant to purchase a product at this price point not knowing where it is made. If a company doesn’t advertise where a product such as this is made, it tells me it is not made in a country of high regard for its manufacturing. If this briefcase was Made in England, we all know they would stamp that on the briefcase and advertise that point.
@@TheChapsGuideI contacted them and their luggage is Made in China. Their bags and briefcases are made in Portugal and some in Italy.
Have you noticed any black staining on the leather after using it for awhile?
Not yet
You say it’s top quality but I can’t seem to find if this is “Full Grain” leather or “Top Grain” leather ?
It's full grain sir - this is lifted from their website: At once luxurious, practical and hard-wearing, our leather bags set the bar high, ticking all the boxes for the contemporary man. And we believe that solely using full-grain Vachetta leather and nubuck adds another dimension to our uncomplicated Scandinavian aesthetic.
@@TheChapsGuide Perfect. Thank you!
the Filson 257 (discontinued).is a great briefcase
Carl Friedrick, not to be confused with the Carl Gustaf.
BB gmt?
£650 for a bag?
very nice product, but the price is too high for what it is. 575 €....
Agreed i paid eur 334 during the pandemic. They raised prices too much. Get a Frank Clegg on sale instead.
Nice looking bag. I would like to have your opinion on something maybe a bit smaller. I’m a retired law enforcement officer of thirty years. Locally I carry a phone note pad and rollerball pen which I might add is a lamy. The only thing I carry is my wallet in my front pocket and a knife with handkerchief in the other. For years I would carry a nice leather fanny pack but I feel now I have out grown that. I don’t always carry a gun except for when I maybe traveling.If you have some suggestions it would greatly be appreciated.🤔
Thank you for your service to your community sir - I shared your vocation for 23-years and understand where you are coming from. Have you considered a nice leather backback? The new models are both smart and highly functional and being leather, look very 'chap', whilst remaining more classy than the nylon versions.
I'm not in any way promoting Carl Friedrik, I get nothing at all from suggesting their products, but when I researched the Palissy briefcase, I noted that they also offer a very stylish leather back pack on their website, that may be worth looking at.
Whilst their kit is expensive, it is of the highest quality and there is a discount code attached to my briefcase review that may assist with the cost.
Best regards
I did take a look at the nice backpacks but on my pension it’s a bit out of my price range.
Paid promotion or otherwise, my daughter would love that, I'm sorry not me.
I am sorry old chap but those type of briefcase look more suitable for the ladies .There is always a balance where a chap is concerned ,one has to keep up standards without appearing more elegant than the ladies .Therefore when conducting business I shall continue to use my black attaché case .The same case was good enough for James Bond so more than suitable for my needs ,it’s bullet proof & still looking like new after some 45 years or more .
i love it, it's gorgeous leather, nice and modern too
No judgement about attaché cases, but they are the equivalent of entering a place of work wearing a fedora. Nothing inherently wrong, but everyone looking at you will think “the 1960s want their fashion choice back!”
Oh please, if you wear a suit this is perfectly fine.
@@TheFrontyer Nothing wrong with a chap wearing a suit ,but it’s just not good form for a chap to be seen carrying such a feminine looking case . Eyebrows will surely be raised at ones club old chap .
@@5DollarHoller It appears that back in the sixties , chaps knew instinctively the difference between a briefcase suitable for a male & one that more resembles a lady’s large handbag .
I am 17 years old guy do this briefcase suit me i consider dress nicer
Perfect for any age.
Have been seeing and hearing about this bag from a few years back on the urban gentry channel. I have to say that it is really overpriced for what it is. Tons of equally competent alternatives on the market at much more reasonable prices. In my country, one would get more or less similar stuff at probably 1/4 th of the price. Nice video though. Cheers 👍
You failed to mention even a single alternative to the briefcase in question.
I find whenever people make such claims, if you do even the smallest inquire, you find these cheaper, "just as good" products are often not comparable at all.
Often inferior in material, design, quality, etc.
The person making the claim simply doesn't care for a better item yet feels confident downplaying the more expensive choice and establishes a false equivalence.
If all you need is a corolla, a 911 would be an unnecessary expense. But you'd be an idiot to say a corolla is a comparable alternative to a 911 for a much cheaper cost.
You are most welcome to patronise the brand seeing as how you feel they are not comparable to any others at a much more reasonable price. You'd be an idiot though, to downplay the true equivalence in quality and yet seek comfort in being blinded by aggressive marketing of such brands. Don't worry - I find that many , like you, are too lazy to look around and instead prefer to revel in such brand sycophancy.
@arindambasu9850 you've still to mention all these several brands that you find as good for much less.
When you go around making such claims, it's only reasonable people might demand proof. Instead you act butthurt, sad.
I don't need to own this item(I don't) to point out the fallacy of your claim, get over it.
What brands do you recommend?