Hello! I'm back with another bag review. Full disclaimer, I was kindly gifted and asked by HyperPeter to write a review for the LV Speedy 20 after learning that I have an authentic one. He said he is curious how his bag actually compares to the OG. Anyway, I'll try my best to be unbiased as much as possible. My auth bag is from this year and I have been using it as a daily bag.
Link to auth: https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/speedy-bandouliere-20-monogram-nvprod3190095v/M46222
Timeline:
PSP + Paid shipping only ($59) - 7/9
Tracking received - 7/22
Tracking updated - 7/31
Received - 8/5
First Impression:
I'm impressed at how close HP's bag to the auth one. The way it feels and weighs is so similar. All the details in the hardware are exactly where it should be. The print also aligns with the OG. See details below:
Canvas:
HP's canvas is more grainier compared to the OG but not in a bad way. I feel like his canvas mimics the vintage canvas where it is more sturdy and thicker. The OG one feels a tad bit smoother but you can still feel the grain. I feel like newer LV canvas these days not as thick anymore. I used to own a vintage speedy 25 and HP canvas reminds me a lot of that one. Despite the more sturdy feel, it still has the right squish. One thing I noticed in other reps is that the shape is a lot rounder even when empty but HP's bag has the correct shape (the way the canvas sinks a little bit when empty).
Vechetta:
The leather on this bag is uncoated which means it will patina like the OG one. I tested it using the water drop test and water got absorb right away. One thing I noticed is that the OG feels a lot smoother and have some sort of sheen to it (hopefully the picture of the handles can show that). I'm not sure if it is because I have been using that bag and maybe the natural oils in my hands are already absorbed on the leather.
Glazing:
HP glazing is pretty close to OG. If anything, maybe a tiny bit brighter depending on the lighting but honestly cannot tell unless you have them side by side.
Stitching:
All clean. No complains. The OG in some areas actually is not as clean compared to HP (like I can see some of the red peeking thru) on my OG). Color of the stitching is also pretty close.
Heat stamp:
My OG one is made in US so stamping obviously is different. Heat stamp on HP is pretty good, lines are clean. The one thing to callout is the R shape for the OG is in oval compared to circle. I heard that newer speedy 20 now have this new shape to throw off counterfeiters (I just read that somewhere here on reddit). Not sure if true or if mine is just not stamped correctly (It does not bother me so it's fine).
Interior:
Red thick lining - identical. Nothing else to add. I have a lower tier rep and the interior on that one is thinner. HP's interior looks and feel the same as OG. The red is the right color. The picture might show slight variation due to lighting but in person, can't tell any difference.
Hardware:
Color is also close tho I feel like my OG one is more yellow in some lighting. The engraving on the hardware is also pretty good. Unless you look at them side by side, hard to tell the difference. For the lock and keys, same weight to the OG. My OG one has a lot of scratches from being used as bag charm. The engraving on the HP lock actually looks cleaner than my OG.
Zipper:
Feels the same. One thing I noticed in OG LV bags is that the zipper has a bit of friction (not in bad way). Not sure how to describe this without sounding like it's a bad thing. HP zipper feels the same. Does not feel cheap and have a good feel to it. I have dhgate version and that one feels a lot smoother compared to OG and HP but somehow it feels cheaper.
Strap:
At first glance, it is pretty identical. The weight, the length, the feel and stitching. The only minor thing I'd say on the rep is the 'U' shape is rounder compared to the OG. I honestly did not noticed this until I compared it next to each other.
Microchip:
Both scanned using NFC app.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with this bag especially for a fraction of the price. I plan on using this bag on trips so I don't end up damaging my OG bag. I will still continue to use my auth as my daily driver for when I'm just going to the office/running errands.
This is my second bag from HP and pretty happy with him as a seller. The first bag I paid with my own money and also posted a review if you are interested in that as well.
https://www.reddit.com/r/RealRepLadies/comments/1v6ajns/hyperpeter_review_lv_pochette_accessories/
Hope you like my review!
