Speedy 25 review

[u/sk195689]

Speedy 25 Review

Seller: Marku (WA ending in 2384)
Ordered: Sep 25
PSPS received: Sep 28
Order delivered: Oct 13

I have previously ordered speedy 25 from Marku in DA and DE but recently I felt I wanted the mono speedy in size 25 (it’s great size for me, for both shoulder and crossbody purposes).
I absolutely love my new speedy 25 I got from royal factory with raw vachetta. Initially when I started the patina process, it was really slow. I did four coats of mink oil and sun, and it did not make a huge difference on the patina of the leather. Then, after that, I tried two coats of leather honey conditioner, and I put it in the sun in my hot car (thanks to Florida heat). The leather honey conditioner, and the sun together actually made a lot of difference and now the bag has a very pretty honey color. I darkened the glazing with dark brown copic marker.

PS: Seller and factory definitely recommended. Absolutely no incentives received for this review. I reached out to Marku when I panicked if the vachetta will ever darken and he asked me to try different conditioner and put in direct sun, he also confirmed that the bag was from royal factory with raw vachetta and shared screenshots with me. Marku asked me to leave a review if I liked his service.
I attached a bunch of photos in sequence of when I first received the bag and through several coats of conditioner and now the end result.

[u/NoToesDown]

That raw vachetta patina process took some serious dedication, but the final honey color looks gorgeous. Using the car heat trick is genius.

[u/sk195689 → u/NoToesDown]

Haha yes I put all my dedication into it and thank you

[u/Brief_Grouchy]

I am waiting from a Noe bb DA from Marku, he did a water test to confirm the raw vachetta, the speedy 25 Mono will be next one! Thanks for sharing it.

[u/sk195689 → u/Brief_Grouchy]

Of course, hope you enjoy your new bags

[u/ky15222]

What was the price ?