I've been using my black/red Arc as my daily bag for over a month and couldn't be more pleased! It was a bit of a shock pulling it out of the box -- it's bigger than it looks in photos/what you imagine from the measurements -- but it's really grown on me.
While the design is a basic saddle shape, the quality of the rich leather and substantial brass hardware elevate it to something more interesting and unique, while remaining a manageable weight. Of course, the leather scent is absolutely divine, "new car smell" x 100. The strap length has the bag hitting my mid-to-upper hip, which is perfect; I'm 5'6 and most similar bags end up flying around mid-thigh in an uncomfortable, unappealing manner. The only annoying thing is that if you don't click the closure shut, the flap moves as you walk and makes an annoying tapping sound.
I was sad that the bag wouldn't fit the magazines I read during my commute, but turns out the New Yorker slots perfectly into the back exterior pocket for hands-free jostling on the train. The main compartment is big enough that I can stuff a thin jacket, small umbrella, several reusable grocery bags, or even a sideways iPad into it, though not all at once. This past weekend it got rained on heavily during an ill-advised shopping outing, but I brushed off the water droplets and you can't even tell it was ever wet. It looks great with casual athleisure or more polished outfits. I own several Lotuff pieces and this is my favorite by far.
