Received this bag in one day! It is actually a very nice bag.  Thick leather and from what I can tell...very well made.  I have already started my personal process of how I treat my leather goods...saturated with good ole Lemon Pledge Spray.  Will do (2) coatings, allow to dry and repeat periodically. I have a black backpack of the same quality leather for over 25 years and it looks like new from the same process of using the Lemon Pledge! Dark Brown is normally not my favorite color, but its dark enough to satisfy my needs.  I would buy a black version in a heart beat!...are you listening EverVanz...lol?  It will now get put to the test with my daily 4 hour commute to NYC for work!