A new (to me) vintage lawyer's briefcase

[Benzadmiral]

Just bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251453221429...429%26_rdc%3D1

I've been needing a briefcase to carry manuscripts, in two expanding file folders, to my writers' group on Monday nights. A big plastic bag just doesn't do it. And my budget wouldn't stretch to a 1945 Army briefcase from Custom Hide, nice as those are. So vintage seemed like a good bet. The measurements look good, but I hope it's wide enough!
(If not, there are lots more vintage cases on eBay.)

 

[SatinSilver]

Reminds me of George on Seinfeld with his briefcase and working on the file.

 

[Benzadmiral]

His looks more like your basic attache case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ok7SpbRhbA

 

[dparm]

Your link doesn't work.

If I needed a vintage briefcase, I'd absolutely go for an old Filson.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Originally Posted By: dparm
Your link doesn't work.

If I needed a vintage briefcase, I'd absolutely go for an old Filson.

Hm. It worked when I tested it. Try this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251453221429?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D251453221429%26_rdc%3D1

 

[Win]

I've never carried a briefcase.

I have a leather pouch about 10" x 15" that I carry into Court - or multiple boxes on a cart.

With all the security these days, briefcases are a PITA. Too easy to leave contraband in them ( like even a pocketknife ) when you have much bigger things on your mind.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Every day I use a shoulder-strap leather briefcase from Eddie Bauer that I bought in about 1994. It's been my regular companion ever since: It has pockets for my checkbook and a pill box, a slot for a flash drive (a technology which didn't exist when I bought the bag), etc. It would hold a laptop if necessary.

This new one will be a backup specifically to carry these scripts. I started using a big plastic bag to protect the papers from occasional rain, but it looks and is awkward.

 

[artificialist]

I use Wenger brand cases. Usually the office supply stores have one model at an excellent price. I also use their laptop computer cases.

 

[Benzadmiral]

It arrived today, and holds my two expanding file folders with ease and room to spare. I'll treat it with a little leather cleaner and conditioner, and -- as someone said here on another topic -- Robert is your mother's brother!