Scaramanga

15 inch Men's Deluxe Leather Messenger Bag

£137.50
MESS14510

Our best-selling 15-inch leather messenger bag has been updated for AW23. First launched in 2006 and inspired by the original courier bags of the 1950s. Our 2023 edit messenger combines vintage style with modern functionality making it the perfect classic addition to your wardrobe.

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Pickup available at Prestonhall Industrial Estate, Cupar

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Care guide

 

We want you to love your Scaramanga leather satchel, messenger bag or leather travel bag or leather accessory. So to keep it looking its best here are some suggestions and recommendations.

  • All our leather products are handmade and your new leather bag may be subject to a natural variation in size and colour. The “Hunter” (distressed leather finish) and black buffalo leather hides used for our bags have been processed and tanned to give the finished leather an antique / vintage look and feel.
  • This means each hide may be slightly different from the next, e.g. the grain on the hide may be a little uneven or have natural marks on it and the colour may even vary. This together with the hand finishing means that no two leather bags look exactly the same. The leather will naturally soften as you use it.
  • Avoid getting your leather item wet and keep it in a cool dry place. Should it get very wet simply dry it in a warm room - but do not place the bag directly onto a source of heat like a radiator as that may cause it to crack.
  • We’re confident your bag will last for years. We’ve been using similar bags everyday for over eight years and they’re still going strong!
  • We cannot be held liable for any damage that is caused to a bag after a cream or oil has been applied by yourself, and we cannot refund or exchange a bag that has had such a treatment applied.
  • Please be aware that the natural dyes in the leather may transfer across to lighter clothing and vice-versa - we cannot accept responsibility when this occurs.
  • Our black Hunter leather has been specially tanned and finished to have a distressed vintage leather effect, which means over time and with exposure to sunlight the leather's initial black colour will fade to a grey or dark aubergine colour.
  • Our canvas is hand dyed in small batches and then waxed, which may result in variations in colour and shading. Creases, folds and light distressed marks may be also be visible in the canvas.

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER:

For day to day maintenance a dab of sunflower/vegetable oil, on a dry, clean sponge or cloth rubbed over the bag evenly will work to re-oil the leather and also protects the leather from cracking as well as sealing the leather for mild weather resistance. This will also help if you have got small water marks on the leather.

Small scratches can be removed by rubbing them gently with your finger, as the natural oils on your hands will work into the leather. For larger scratches and marks apply a tiny amount of oil to the mark, let it soak in for a few minutes and then wipe the excess away with a clean soft cloth. It may make the leather initially appear darker but this is just because the oil is soaking in.

WATERPROOFING:

Your Scaramanga bag should be able to withstand an occasional rain shower and ordinary wear and tear but is not waterproofed. To further protect your bag you can waterproof your bag yourself by buying a waterproofer such as the Collonil Carbon PRO Waterproofer, or even a standard hiking boot waterproofer.

LEATHER ODOUR:

Your new bag may give off a leather odour for a week or two, which is not unusual for a natural leather product. If you find it a little overpowering we suggest putting a sachet of nice smelling lavender etc into the bag, for a few days and that should help. Some of our customers have recommended using a little oil (vegetable oil or even an essential oil such as Mandarin or Lavender oil) on a clean soft cloth and wiping over the bag evenly, as this can also help with the smell.

CARING FOR YOUR CANVAS BAG OR ACCESSORY:

Our canvas is waxed, which makes it weatherproof, so it will withstand an occasional rain shower and ordinary wear and tear very well. If your canvas gets dirty, simply dampen a cloth and wipe it clean.

ZIPS:

If your zip has started to come undone, you can try this simple method to mend it. Make sure the zip is open all the way to the end. Take the zip pull in one hand and using a small, ideally pointed, pair of pliers, press down firmly on one side of the zip pull (on the metal itself). You are just trying to mesh the teeth together a little so do not press too firmly. Then repeat this on the other side of the zip pull. This should allow you to pull the zip once more.

Personalisation guide

Make it Special

Choose from 3 colours, 2 text fonts, numbers, characters & symbols.

COLOURS

You can choose the traditional gold font, silver font or blind embossing (with no colour). To see the placement of the letters please refer to the image on the relevant product page.

TEXT FONTS

You can choose either FONT A which is a Serif font, or you can choose FONT B which is a Sans Serif font.

FONT A: Serif fonts are traditional, grand and elegant and will be 12mm high.

FONT B: Sans Serif fonts are clean, friendly and modern and will be 8mm high.

You can preview these fonts by clicking the VIEW FONTS button.

Note: All of our letters are evenly spaced unless requested otherwise. Some letters contain angles (for example A, W, Y, V) and may appear to have wider spaces between them, however, we make every effort to ensure your

embossing is well spaced and aligned appropriately.

 

SYMBOLS & CHARACTERS

Add a personal touch to any of our leather goods by using our embossing service. You can choose from a wide array of symbols to add from our list below. If you opt for text & symbol embossing together, we'll place the symbol after the text. If you'd like it somewhere different, get in touch via the comments box at checkout.

SYMBOL SIZES Our symbols are 12MM high with the exception of the star symbol which is 10MM high.

Historic Landmarks Symbols Animals

 

Star Signs

TO ORDER:

1. Choose your leather item.

2. Choose YES Personalisation.

3. Choose 'embossing' and type what you want to have embossed on your item in the "Emboss text" box e.g. DJS. Or choose 'symbol' which you can then choose from a drop-down menu as to which symbol you'd like embossed. Choose both if you'd like text embossing & a symbol together. We'll place the symbol after the text unless you let us know in the comments box that you want it somewhere else.

We charge £10 for up to 4 characters or £15 for 5-10 characters (FONT B only) and £5 per symbol.

All letters are evenly spaced unless requested otherwise.
Because some letters containing angles and curves (example: A,W,Y,V etc.) they may appear to have wider spaces between them. Every effort is made to ensure the embossing looks as well spaced and aligned as possible.

We are not able to accept Returns or Exchanges for items that have been embossed.

Free bag tags - where a free bag tag has been provided as the bag cannot be embossed, the bag can be returned as it has not been personalised. However, the bag tag should not be returned, and the embossing charge will not be refunded. If a bag is unable to be embossed because of its size, we will supply a FREE bag tag which you can then choose to have embossed.

School lunches

For every leather bag or furniture order we donate two school lunches for children in India.

So far every girl and boy at the Sanskrit Kotra Yojna School, Ajmer, Rajasthan gets a lunch at school every day through the Akshaya Patra Foundation.

Scaramanga is partnering with Akshaya Patra because we believe that the work they do to alleviate hunger as a barrier to education for children in India will have a big impact on the children's and their families' lives.

An opportunity to learn will mean a way out of poverty for many.

Our best-selling 15-inch leather messenger bag has been updated for AW23. First launched in 2006 and inspired by the original courier bags of the 1950s. Our 2023 edit messenger combines vintage style with modern functionality making it the perfect classic addition to your wardrobe.

• Classic day bag
• Strong double stitching and canvas lining
• Adjustable 54-inch shoulder strap
• Hidden magnetic snap fastener for easy yet secure opening/closing
• Suitable for 15'' Laptops and MacBook Pro. We strongly recommend using a 15" protective sleeve.
• Easy-access full-length front pocket.
• Mobile phone pockets and pen loops

 Medium leather men's messenger bag dimensions: W38cm x H31cm x D10cm (15" x 12" x 4")

What are the Features of our New Messenger Bags?

Our 15-inch messenger bags are made from distressed buffalo Hunter leather and due to the natural dyeing process, each bag has its own unique marks engrained into it. Our messenger bags have a stylish and sturdy construction with double stitching and tough grey canvas lining. The main compartment contains a zipped side pocket and there is an extra zipped pocket on the front, which makes organising your items, dare we say, fun. We’ve recently updated our bags with brass hardware that beautifully compliments the patina of our hunter leather. When we talk about modern functionality, we really mean it. We’ve added magnetic fasteners for an easy yet secure opening/closing, and the shoulder strap is 58”, giving you flexibility on the length you want to carry it.


Want to make your Messenger Bag Special?

Why not make your messenger bag even more unique by using our embossing service and adding your initials or name? We can emboss the bottom centre of the flap to make your bag even more special. Embossing comes with a £10-£15 cost.

If you’ve been looking for a unique bag with character, history and charm engrained into it, have a look at our stunning messenger bags.

Customer Reviews

W38cm x H31 x D10 (15"x12"x4")

Estimated UK Shipping: £5.00

UK Delivery:

We aim to despatch most orders the same day or the next working day. You should receive your order two working days from despatch.
Smaller items such as leather journals, take 2-4 working days to arrive.
If you need your order in a hurry or guaranteed within 3 days, we strongly recommend you use our UK Next Day Guaranteed Delivery service. If you opted for our UK Next Day Guaranteed Delivery service and ordered before 2 pm Monday to Friday your order will arrive the next working day.
A signature will be required on delivery of your order.

International Orders:

International orders usually take 5-10 working days to arrive. Deliveries to some countries, regions and remote areas may take longer and in some circumstances up to 20 working days if sent via Standard Delivery. For tracking information, or if your order hasn't arrived after 20 working days, please get in touch with us.

Expedited delivery: If you would like your order quickly, we can usually deliver within a week of ordering. Please contact us directly at sales@scaramangashop.co.uk for a quote.

There may be additional charges for delivery to some remote areas/regions in some countries.

If you are ordering for delivery to an EU country* you will be required to pay VAT and any applicable duties and a processing fee to the courier/postal service before they deliver your order.

VAT will be around 20% but could vary depending on the country's rate, our leather goods are duty-free and the customs processing fee is approximately £12 for most of our bags. The processing fee may vary depending on the value of the order and the courier/postal service used. For more information please get in touch. *EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden

Orders placed from outside the EU/EEA may be subject to taxes and duty on arrival at the destination country. The price quoted on our site does not include these charges.

For more information visit our Delivery Page under Customer Services.

Handmade by Expert Artisans

Our bags are handmade by a small workshop in Kolkata, India. We have worked with them for 14 years. Their highly skilled bag makers use traditional tools and techniques.

Taking care of your bag

We want you to love your handmade Scaramanga leather bag. So to keep it looking its best here are some suggestions and recommendations.

Leather care guide

We’re confident your Scaramanga bag will last for years. A few tips to follow to keep it in tip-top condition View the full product care guide.

Caring for your leather bag

If you spill something on your Scaramanga bag use a dry cloth to clean it off. Use a damp cloth for marks that remain. Don't use abrasive soaps or household cleaning detergents because they will dry out the leather. You may notice a little dryness to parts of the bag after you have been using the bag for a while. A simple treatment with a natural leather cream or wax. We recommend Effax Leather Balm or Leather Genie Balsam. We have been using both for many years, but do test your chosen cream on a discreet area like the bottom first to ensure you're happy with the result.

Weather

Over time the colour of your bag or accessory will darken, especially in bright light. So avoid leaving your bag out in the sun. Our leather has not been artificially coated so is not totally waterproof, so if your bag does get wet wipe it with a dry cloth and just let it dry naturally. Don't use a heater or place your bag next to a radiator as this will dry out the leather.

Ageing

Our bags are semi-veg tanned using fewer chemicals, to make a more natural leather. This means that the leather will age beautifully. Each bag will age differently so will be totally unique to you. That's why we use Hunter leather to make our bags.

Creasing and scratches

We use Hunter leather which is infused with oils and waxes. This means that when the leather is folded or creased or scratched lighter lines are visible.
Creased leather will usually return to its darker colour in time and scratches can be removed by rolling the leather gently between your thumb and forefinger until the leather lightens. In time the lighter leather will then take a darker shade.
Bigger scratches can be dabbed and wiped with a little leather cream/wax. The leather may make the leather initially appear darker but this is just because the balm/cream is soaking in.

Caring for your waxed canvas bag or accessory

We use a waxed canvas, which makes it shower-resistant. So it will withstand an occasional shower. If it does get wet simply allow it to dry naturally. Over time the colour of your bag or accessory will darken, especially in bright light. Our canvas has not been artificially coated so is not totally waterproof, so if your bag does get wet just let it dry naturally. Don't use a heater or place your bag next to a radiator as this will dry out the canvas.
If you spill something on your waxed canvas bag use a dry cloth to clean it off. Use a damp cloth for marks that remain. Don't use abrasive soaps or household cleaning detergents because they break down the wax coating on the canvas. You may notice a little dryness to parts of the bag after you have been using the bag for a while. The canvas can be treated with a rub-on waxed canvas treatment like Rydale or Hoggs of Fife Dressing for Waxed Cotton or with a Nixwax Fabric Proof spray.

There may be some wax transfer from your bag/accessory onto lighter clothing or textiles.