I began a dialogue with fellow Xmarks member, turpin, almost exactly one month ago. I mentioned that I was interested in one of his unique Snap Flap leather sporrans. I expressed an interest in black leather to be both versatile and minimalist. tupin mentioned that he had a nice black buffalo hide that he thought would fit my description well. I "pulled the trigger" exactly two weeks ago today. turpin informed me on Friday that the commission was completed and that it was ready to ship. I didn't expect it to arrive quite so quickly, but I sure was excited when I found it in the post this afternoon!

To say that I am pleased would do this fine piece of craftsmanship injustice. There is so much attention to detail in his work. The bag is huge! The phone pocket and key clip are really great additions as well. Everything about this sporran is top notch and I will wear it with pride.

I offer the rabble pictorial proof of this very sporran: