All that will happen here now is that loads of people will lump in with their particular hobby-horse and we'll get nowhere fast.
If you like the look of your suggested case then buy it. Your friend must be happy with his, so why not do what he did?
We just do exactly that on these forums. We all recommend what we like. No-one here has used that case (or they have not come forward if they have) so they are recommending what they like. Youir choice could be fine, but if you go with one of the classics you'll be pretty much guaranteed a good result and if you really don't like it then you can sell it on.
If you like the look of your suggested case then buy it. Your friend must be happy with his, so why not do what he did?
We just do exactly that on these forums. We all recommend what we like. No-one here has used that case (or they have not come forward if they have) so they are recommending what they like. Youir choice could be fine, but if you go with one of the classics you'll be pretty much guaranteed a good result and if you really don't like it then you can sell it on.