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Is there a difference between "stiff" and "sturdy" rop

howwhatwhen — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:18:47 GMT

The Gili TSV in the ostrich and croco print are being call "stiff" not only on the Q boards/reviews but also on other sites. I have the croco and I'll admit it isn't the soft, can make into a ball type leather but I wouldn't call it "stiff". In my option a "stiff" leather can not be folded or bent without causing a crease. My croc bag I can roll up in any direction, bottom to top, top to bottom or side to side. I don't think I would be handle to do that with a "stiff" leather. It could be that I don't understand what is meant by "stiff". Maybe I am confusing "stiff" with "ridged". To me the croc bag is made of a "sturdy" leather. Please chime in with your thoughts and help out this obviously confused poster, lol

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

insomniac — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:14:27 GMT

What does ""rop"" mean?

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:16:20 GMT

Yeah .... what is a rop?

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

howwhatwhen — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:28:39 GMT

Sorry ROP means "read on please", lol I am so used to using it on other sites that its become a habit. Just ignore that.

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

tough_kitty — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:39:20 GMT

Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean ""not easily bent"". English isn't my first language but I would not use ""sturdy"" as an adjective describing leather.

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

howwhatwhen — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:46:20 GMT

On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said: Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean ""not easily bent"". English isn't my first language but I would not use ""sturdy"" as an adjective describing leather.

Thanks...Just asking because in a review posted for this bag a reviewer stated that her bag wouldn't bend however I can roll mine up so I thought I'd ask.

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

Desertdi — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:48:26 GMT

On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said: Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean ""not easily bent"". English isn't my first language but I would not use ""sturdy"" as an adjective describing leather.

I might say ""durable"" instead of ""sturdy""...........and I sure wouldn't use the ""other two words""..........ever.

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

gramygram — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:49:48 GMT

I got the ""grey"" ostrich and I would describe it as structured although it doesn't feel or smell like leather at least not mine. It smells like vinyl and feels like it too. It is a beautiful design but I don't think it's leather.

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

tough_kitty — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:52:15 GMT

On 10/31/2014 Desertdi said:
On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said: Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean ""not easily bent"". English isn't my first language but I would not use ""sturdy"" as an adjective describing leather.

I might say ""durable"" instead of ""sturdy""...........and I sure wouldn't use the ""other two words""..........ever.

??? ""Stiff leather"" seems to be a commonly used expression....even when you Google it.

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

howwhatwhen — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 05:04:58 GMT

Would you, if you own one, call the dooney croco bags "stiff"? Not the new fino line since I have never felt one in person but the regular croco line. TIA

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

Desertdi — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 05:09:08 GMT

On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said:
On 10/31/2014 Desertdi said:
On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said: Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean "not easily bent". English isn't my first language but I would not use "sturdy" as an adjective describing leather.

I might say "durable" instead of "sturdy"...........and I sure wouldn't use the "other two words"..........ever.

??? "Stiff leather" seems to be a commonly used expression....even when you Google it.

Well, "stiff" is slang for a dead person (among other things).......

Re: Is there a difference between ""stiff"" and ""sturdy"" rop

tough_kitty — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 05:21:23 GMT

On 10/31/2014 Desertdi said:
On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said:
On 10/31/2014 Desertdi said:
On 10/31/2014 tough_kitty said: Stiff and rigid are synonyms. Both mean "not easily bent". English isn't my first language but I would not use "sturdy" as an adjective describing leather.

I might say "durable" instead of "sturdy"...........and I sure wouldn't use the "other two words"..........ever.

??? "Stiff leather" seems to be a commonly used expression....even when you Google it.

Well, "stiff" is slang for a dead person (among other things).......

I'm sure the word has multiple meanings, and one of them is used to describe leather.