Crab Charm vs Bouncing Shrimp Charm: Which to Pick?
By Songmont®–Official Store | Authentic Quality Assured | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Songmont Crab Charm and Bouncing Shrimp Charm on size, weight, and material to decide which novelty bag charm suits your handbag.
Quick answer
Choose the Crab Charm if you want a compact, lightweight full-grain leather accent that sits close to your bag. Choose the Bouncing Shrimp Charm if you prefer a longer, dangling charm with mixed materials that adds movement and a more sculptural look.
Size and silhouette: compact versus dangling
The Crab Charm measures 12 cm × 9 cm (4.72" × 3.54"), so it reads as a broad, low-profile piece against the bag body. The Bouncing Shrimp Charm is much narrower at W 2.5 cm/0.98" but taller at H 13 cm/5.12", with a 16 cm/6.3" hanging strap. That extra drop makes it swing and catch the eye, while the crab stays put.
If your bag already has a lot going on—hardware, straps, a busy print—the crab’s compact shape is less likely to compete. If you want the charm to be the focal point, the shrimp’s length does more of that work.
Weight and material: leather versus mixed media
At 40 g (0.09 lbs), the Crab Charm is still light but noticeably heavier than the Bouncing Shrimp Charm at 25 g (0.06 lb). The shrimp’s mixed full-grain leather, raffia, and sandalwood construction gives it a tactile, beachy texture; the crab is solid full-grain leather in a Wheat color.
Neither charm is heavy enough to distort a structured bag, but the shrimp’s lower weight and longer strap make it the better choice for thin or lightweight straps where you want minimal pull.
Color and styling range
The Crab Charm is supplied in Wheat, a neutral that blends with tan, cream, and natural leather bags. The Bouncing Shrimp Charm offers color options, so you can pick a shade that either matches your bag or deliberately contrasts with it. If you want a charm that works across several bags without thinking about it, Wheat is the safer pick; if you want to coordinate with a specific outfit or bag color, the shrimp’s color choice gives you more control.
Key trade-offs to decide
- Visual impact vs. subtlety: The Bouncing Shrimp Charm’s 13 cm height and 16 cm strap make it a dangling statement piece. The Crab Charm’s 12 × 9 cm body is broader but flatter, so it reads as a subtle accent. Pick the shrimp if you want the charm noticed; pick the crab if you want it to blend in.
- Material feel vs. easy coordination: The shrimp mixes leather, raffia, and sandalwood for texture, while the crab is all full-grain leather in a single Wheat color. Mixed materials add interest but may not suit every formal bag; solid Wheat is easier to pair but less distinctive.
- Weight and strap pull: The crab weighs 40 g and the shrimp 25 g. On thin or soft straps, the lighter shrimp is less likely to drag or twist the strap. On structured bags, the difference is negligible.
Product facts at a glance
- Bouncing Shrimp Charm: Dimensions: W 2.5 cm/0.98" × H 13 cm/5.12"; hanging strap 16 cm/6.3"; weight 25 g/0.06 lb; materials: full-grain leather, raffia, sandalwood. The long strap and mixed materials create a dangling, textured charm that moves with your bag.
Bouncing Shrimp Charm - Crab Charm: Dimensions: 12 cm × 9 cm (4.72" × 3.54"); weight 40 g (0.09 lbs); material: full-grain leather; color: Wheat. The wider, flatter shape sits close to the bag and suits a clean, neutral look.
Crab Charm
Which charm fits your bag?
Best for
- Shoppers who want a compact, neutral full-grain leather charm that stays close to the bag
- Bags with busy hardware or prints where a low-profile accent works better
Not for
- Shoppers who want a long, dangling charm with mixed textures and movement
- Anyone who prefers to choose from multiple color options rather than a single Wheat finish
