How about this, from a client of yours (or friend). I guess passion can overtake sense, the facts are still there. Perfection cannot be achieved without continuous improvement.
I've mentioned my suggestions and given my feedback to Roger directly after receiving the case:
1. The top lid's handle, in my opinion, needs at least another layer of leather to "beef it up" or like the handle on the body, a wrap-around and grommet-ed handle.
2. Instead of using a rotating latch (where half of the load is when carrying by the lid's handle), maybe use 2 snaps.
3. Both pockets have 2 zippers, one on each side. Even when fully unzipped, doesn't give enough room to put your [partial] hand/fingers in to get to accessories.
4. A couple of areas had what appears to be dye splotches (?) where one color accidentally got on it, dried, and the other color put on top. Not terribly noticeable but it's there and I know this can be avoided and tighten up.