Very rare that an item exceeds expectations but both my Frank the Enforcer (natural shell) and my Johnny the Fox (marbled black shell + reverse marbled black shell interior) do exactly that. Immaculate saddle stitching that will last a lifetime, top quality shell and quite simply unbeatable customer service from Phil Kalas himself. One of the best leather companies out there with goods that can rival anyone (even a certain French group name starting with H). Phil Kalas offered some of the best and most personalised service I have ever received and I would certainly buy from this company again (not that I need to as the goods will outlast me!). A company of outstanding quality.