Feel good movie = The Big Lebowski.

It was relatively recently (I have two m/l in that color and they are the most recent I have bought).

The v3 has been offered in dark blue. It is pretty nice looking.

I think the sunglasses are Warby Parker.

A recent book that I really enjoyed was Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky.

Nws = northwest sky.

A used tom bihn ego messenger bag would probably work well.

Ordered a pilot in nebulous grey /island. Actually ordered black/island then changed my mind and emailed. Excited for it to arrive.

I have a new to me Super Ego on the way (scored on eBay - been sitting in someone's closet unused - $75). Excited to get it and give the bag some use.

Thanks all. I think I will go with the Synik 19 especially since sometimes I need to bring more (computer, workout clothes etc)

When I take transit in the winter sometimes I have my dress shoes (size 10 mens) in my bag. Would these fit in a cadet with a lunch bag and a few other assorted things or am I better off going the...