vasco / LEATHER POSTMAN SHOULDER BAG -SMALL (PLANE/USMAIL)

vasco / old oil series

Modernizing USMAIL Postman's Mailbag

This leather shoulder bag is a modernized version of the mail bags made for USMAIL postmen from the early 1900s to the 1960s.
Compact size that fits A5 size. Easy for both men and women to use.
You can choose whether or not to have the USMAIL stamp engraved.

The original leather used is "OLD OIL," which is made from full vegetable tanned leather from Himeji that has been tanned with tannins extracted from mimosa and chestnut, carefully dyed one by one using a traditional handmade method called "Oka-zome," then soaked in plenty of oil and finished with a unique polishing process to give it a vintage-like texture.
The more you use it, the more glossy and texture it will become, allowing you to enjoy the changes over time.

old oil series

A unique collection that symbolizes the brand

The "Old Oil" series has a vintage look and feel, created using a traditional hand-dyeing technique known as "Oka-zome."
The full vegetable tanned leather from Himeji, tanned with tannins extracted from mimosa and chestnut, is then painstakingly dyed in multiple layers by Vasco craftsmen with their skilled techniques.
The more you use it, the more glossy and texture it will become, allowing you to enjoy the changes over time.
The process is posted at the bottom of the page.

Point

Small handle on the back

It is maneuverable when you need to lift or hook something.

All metal fittings are made of brass

You can enjoy the changes in the leather over time.

The effort you put in makes you feel attached to it

It opens and closes with a belt that has a brass buckle.
You can choose from three levels depending on the amount of storage you need.
It opens and closes wide with a vintage-style flap.

All your essentials neatly organized

It can accommodate not only long wallets and smartphones, but also B5 size notebooks and 500ml plastic bottles.

Inner material

It is made of canvas material with excellent durability.

Brand Story

The concept is "Travel Tools"

Vasco is a Japanese brand that creates bags and leather accessories based on the concept of "travel tools."
Vascofagama (Vasco da Gama) was a great navigator and explorer who pioneered new continents during the Age of Discovery.
We named it "VASCO" with the desire to reflect in our manufacturing the insatiable spirit of adventure that travelers of the past continued to pursue throughout their lives.
Vasco manages all processes from planning, sample production, to mass production. He says, "Items made with the same consciousness have a real impact that cannot be expressed in words."
The concept of "Travel Tools" conveys the meaning of "things that remain even as others are selected out," and we create heavy-duty items that will not lose their luster over time.

Atelier

Vasco's manufacturing is based in Koenji, Tokyo.
In the atelier, which was renovated to resemble an old sailing ship or port warehouse, a small group of elite craftsmen use handmade techniques to produce a wide variety of bags and leather accessories.

Craftsman ship

Each of Vasco's craftsmen is highly skilled and has a keen sense of style. Rather than following an assembly line, each craftsman handles the entire process from pattern making to sewing and finishing by himself/herself.
Our craftsmen are well versed in leather knowledge, sewing, and finishing, which allows them to express sensory nuances and particular details that are difficult to put into words.
At Vasco, which continues to evolve as a world-class professional group, we believe that Made In Japan does not mean "made in Japan" but rather that "the Japanese spirit resides in the product."

Item Data

[About shipping date]

• In-store stock
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• Other products ordered from other manufacturers will be delivered the next day at the earliest (excluding weekends, holidays, and non-business days)
• If the item is currently in production, we will inform you of the expected completion date.
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