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DrFunkelstein
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Dec 5, 2018
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Just got my Calhoun in Mahogany from the October drop. I had an earlier version of this bag and wanted to share some photos and my thoughts on the changes that Tyler and co. made since I got my original version 18 months ago. My original write-up can be found earlier in the comments if you're interested. Apologies for the wall of text. -Leather: I went for Mahogany this time (my old bag was the Chestnut color) and it’s gorgeous. Time will tell if it behaves/ages anything like CXL but if it does it will only look better with time. -Size: Very happy with the boost in size vs. my old one. My 15” MacBook pro now fits with room to spare and it’s not a struggle to get all my stuff in anymore. -Liner: It's a matter of opinion but I think adding a fabric lining was a good idea vs. leaving the interior unlined. The old design had metal hardware intruding into the pocket and risked scratches/damage for anything in there. The fabric feels strong and I'm not worried about it lasting the life of the bag. Bonus: 2 extra interior pockets for organization which is, I think, more useful than the previous button-in leather pouch scenario. -Laptop sleeve: A good compromise by making this setup removable, and I like that the permanent retaining strap can at least be tacked against its own velcro to get out of the way when not in use. There is now padding in the back of the bag to complement the padded sleeve, but not the bottom. My thin laptop swims in the pocket that gets created but a thicker laptop or one with a case will fit more snugly. Only potential downside is velcro doesn’t last forever and so could now be seen as a weak spot in terms of longevity of the bag, but it would take a long time. -Shoulder strap: I'm not exaggerating when I say that moving the shoulder strap rings to the back is probably the main reason I replaced my old bag with this new one. I really couldn't stand how the strap used to pull the sides of the bag backwards, and this new setup completely fixes that problem. I’m so happy LM made this change! -Customer service: No change here. Tyler and co. continue to offer exemplary customer service even for us mooches who only get their stuff on Massdrop. I mean it when I say LM is a model company for customer service and I love being able to support a company that works so hard to take care of their customers. -Further improvements: Hard to say, it’s pretty much perfect now. Maybe adding some type of protection to the bottom for when it's sitting/resting on the ground (extra leather panels? Metal feet?). Also, it would be nice for their shoulder strap to include a leather catch to manage the loose slack (I added my own from a different bag). It's really nitpicking at this point. Tyler and co. have made excellent changes and improvements to this bag since introducing it and it's clear they will continue to listen to feedback and improve their products. As before, at the drop price this bag really should be an auto-buy for anyone who wants/needs a bag like this. There is absolutely nothing on the market that compares and LM is a fantastic company to get behind. If/when this drop comes back, I wouldn't hesitate.
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Dec 5, 2018
LMproducts
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LM Products
Dec 6, 2018
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DrFunkelsteinThanks for that Dr.Funk! Always appreciate your feedback and thoughtful comments. Have a great week and stay in touch. Tyler CEO // LM
Dec 6, 2018
Jackamo007
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Dec 10, 2018
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DrFunkelsteinI'm waiting for my Mahogany Calhoun to come to Australia, I'm super excited! Cheers for the review, seems I made the perfect choice.
Dec 10, 2018
Axeguy
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Mar 7, 2019
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Jackamo007Once dated a girl named Mahogany Calhoun but I really had my eye on her sister, CrazyHorse Calhoun...but in the end she had too much 'baggage'! (oh so fine...)
Mar 7, 2019
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