The Care Guide · 8 minute read

Make it last
a decade

Real leather doesn't need much — but what it does need, it needs consistently. Four habits, four timelines. Skip them and your bag ages like fruit. Keep them and it ages like wine.

After each use 10 seconds

Daily — dust & store

Wipe with a dry microfibre cloth to lift surface dust. Store upright in the dust bag, stuffed loosely with acid-free tissue to hold shape. Never hang by the straps.

You'll need
  • Microfibre cloth
  • Dust bag (included)
  • Acid-free tissue
01
Once a week 2 minutes

Weekly — gentle clean

Dampen a cloth with distilled water (never tap) and wipe along the grain. Immediately pat dry with a second cloth. For stubborn marks, add one drop of pH-neutral leather soap.

You'll need
  • Distilled water
  • pH-neutral leather soap
  • Two microfibre cloths
02
Every 4–6 weeks 15 minutes + 24h rest

Monthly — condition

Apply a pea-sized amount of leather balm with a soft cloth, working in small circles. Leave to absorb overnight, then buff gently. This keeps the leather supple and prevents cracking.

You'll need
  • Leather balm (we recommend Saphir Renovateur)
  • Soft applicator cloth
03
As needed 24–48 hours

If wet — air dry only

Never use heat. Blot with a dry towel, stuff with newspaper to maintain shape, and air dry away from direct sunlight or heaters. Condition once fully dry.

You'll need
  • Dry towel
  • Newspaper
  • Patience
04

Things to never do

Never use baby wipes

They contain alcohol and surfactants that strip the leather's finish and dry it out over time.

Never dry with heat

Hairdryers, radiators, direct sun. Heat warps, cracks, and fades leather permanently.

Never over-condition

More conditioner ≠ better. Excess oil darkens unevenly and attracts dust. Less is always more.

Never hang by the straps

It stretches and eventually breaks the stitching. Store flat or upright, stuffed to keep shape.

Never ignore stains

Fresh stains come out with water and patience. Old stains — professional job. Act within 24h.

Never use saddle soap

Too harsh for fine leather. Meant for rough-out, work boots and saddles — not fashion leather.

The Forever Guarantee

Broke a zipper? Repair it, don't replace it.

If your bag develops a fault, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we'll arrange a replacement, refund, or repair through one of the leather-care specialists we work with. Outside the return window we can still point you to trusted repairers — leather can outlive a strap or zipper if you let it.

$40
Flat repair fee