Further update..sheesh: a rep called to respond to my email on Monday night (I had written to explain the discrepancies and general confusion about what was actually in stock). She was very...

UPDATE..called TB this morning and it seems the decision has been taken out of my hands. Whew! The fellow I talked to last Friday indicated the red Imago was in stock despite what the site indicated....

To jmachats and Tlactme..sorry I didn't see your posts until just now. Appreciate your input and wise counsel.

To all the kind and lovely ladies who have imparted thoughtful and generous responses: thank you; you have helped a confused 50's guy with the complicated male-issues of color and style. I have been...

I agree whole-heartedly that the black is darkness defined. It is the classic male fallback. What do you think of the hemp facade on the red? I usually do "go for it". Not sure what's holding me back...

Thanks for the considered and articulate feedback. I agree with the red being exemplary and masculine. That is not her real issue. More to do with the hemp swath across the front being too pronounced...

Just wondering what both girls and guys thought of the dark red Imago. I like it. The wife thinks it's a bit effeminate (not that there's anything wrong with that). Considered the black as it's more...