Hermès Taurillon Novillo leather
A discreet grain for those who find Togo too busy.
Taurillon Novillo comes from young bulls. Hermès says the leather originates in Spain, where "novillo" means bullcalf. Hermès dates it to 2015 and describes a tiny, uniform grain with a satin effect and a waxy touch. It sits between Togo and Clemence in softness and is used on the Bolide 1923, the Victoria II and the Birkin.
A few things worth knowing
- Hermès dates it to 2015; one auction house sold a black Novillo Birkin 25 it dated to 2008.
- Its fine grain is often compared with Evercolor.
- Few owners have years of experience with it, so its long-term wear is still being written.
Taurillon Novillo at a glance
- Family
- Calf and cowhide leathers
- Since
- 2015
- Grain
- Tiny, even grain with a satin touch
- Boutique price versus Togo
- Not published
- Resale versus Togo
- Too few comparable listings
- Share of listings
- –
Our ratings
- Scratch resistance
- 6/10
- Holds its shape
- 6/10
- Lightness
- Not rated: too few reliable reports
- Rain and water
- Not rated: too few reliable reports
- Easy care
- 7/10
- Color depth
- 8/10
- Patina
- Not rated: too few reliable reports
- Visible natural grain: no
- Embossed grain: no
- Structured look: no
- Made for daily use: yes
- CITES paperwork to travel: no
Our take. These ratings are MyQuotaBag's editorial view, built from the sources listed below and from collectors' experience. They are not measurements. Resale versus Togo and share of listings are measured from public listings.
On this page
Origin and history
Novillo arrived as a newer bull calf leather alongside Clemence. It remains less common than the leathers it is compared with. In our resale data, it is not yet separated cleanly from other taurillon leathers, so we do not publish a resale ratio for it.
Look and feel
A small, even grain, a satin sheen and a slightly waxy hand. Owners say it absorbs color well.
How it wears
Scratches. Disputed: one reseller says it resists better than Epsom because its grain is natural; one owner finds it softer and easier to scratch than Epsom.
Shape. Between Togo and Clemence; less rigid than Epsom.
Weight. Described as light, especially on a Birkin. No owner weighing found.
Water and patina. No reliable reports yet.
Care
No specific guidance exists; the care of other grained calf leathers is a reasonable starting point: a dry cloth, prompt wiping of water, no heavy products.
Who it suits
Daily use for owners who want a quieter grain than Togo.
Where the sources disagree
- Scratch resistance. Better or worse than Epsom, depending on the source.
- Introduction. 2015 for Hermès; an auction listing dates a Novillo Birkin to 2008.
Taurillon Novillo resale prices
Median asking prices, October 19, 2026. US dollars, from public resale listings, not confirmed sale prices.
There are not yet enough comparable listings to compare Taurillon Novillo with Togo on the same bag, size and condition.
Too few listings of the same bag, size and condition in Taurillon Novillo to publish a median yet. The figure appears here as soon as five comparable listings are read.
Think of these figures as a snapshot of the market rather than a valuation of any particular bag. Explore resale prices by bag, size and year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Novillo and Togo?
Novillo has a smaller, more even grain and a satin sheen; Togo has a larger, pebbled grain with visible veins.
Is Taurillon Novillo durable?
Early reports are positive, but long-term experience is still limited.
References
- Hermès, product descriptions of Taurillon Novillo (Bolide 1923, Victoria II, Kelly Relax Voyage 50).
- Sotheby's, Black Novillo Birkin 25, 2008.
- PurseForum, owner discussions on Novillo.
- Collectors' leather guides.
About this guide
MyQuotaBag brings together what is known about each Hermès leather, from brand material, tanneries, regulators, the press and collectors. It also says where the sources disagree. Ratings are our own view. Resale figures are public asking prices, not confirmed sales or valuations.
MyQuotaBag is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hermès.
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