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Twig Case vs Grove Bamboo case
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FYI, the bamboo engraved case slides neatly over a Power Support HD Anti-Glare screen protector with no problem whatsoever.
There was a problem with the apparently badly cut temporary screen protector I was using (Rocketfish garbage), bulging up. But hey, not the fault of the case, just the stupidly oversized Rocketfish product.
Now I am complete : ) .
There was a problem with the apparently badly cut temporary screen protector I was using (Rocketfish garbage), bulging up. But hey, not the fault of the case, just the stupidly oversized Rocketfish product.
Now I am complete : ) .
I thought I'd post some pictures of my Twig case! I was not part of the pre-order, but I did get it quickly.
The tolerances are very tight. I had a Skinomi on the back, and I think I could have forced the phone into the case, but I decided to remove the back film instead. A thinner, dry film may still work on the back.
My Mediadevil screen protector has been ever so slightly disrupted by the case. It is because of the screen protectors alignment though- I am not good at applying protectors and it is slightly off center. At the edge of the side where it almost sticks out over the bezel, the Twig case and the protector don't get along. I am confident that with competent installation, this, and other screen protectors will work well with this case!
Update: I peeled and reapplied the protector, centered this time, and there is no interference. It is still very close though!
So far I really like the case, I will report back to this thread in a week or two!
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The tolerances are very tight. I had a Skinomi on the back, and I think I could have forced the phone into the case, but I decided to remove the back film instead. A thinner, dry film may still work on the back.
My Mediadevil screen protector has been ever so slightly disrupted by the case. It is because of the screen protectors alignment though- I am not good at applying protectors and it is slightly off center. At the edge of the side where it almost sticks out over the bezel, the Twig case and the protector don't get along. I am confident that with competent installation, this, and other screen protectors will work well with this case!
Update: I peeled and reapplied the protector, centered this time, and there is no interference. It is still very close though!
So far I really like the case, I will report back to this thread in a week or two!
Here are the pictures:
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That really does look lovely.
You should not need the back protector if you are using a Twig Case - in fact they advise not using one due to the tight tolerances.
My order #1880 was despatched on the 20th, arrived in the UK on the 22nd and has been sitting "Awaiting Customs Charging" ever since. Still, it (or the VAT demand) will probably arrive shortly.
You should not need the back protector if you are using a Twig Case - in fact they advise not using one due to the tight tolerances.
My order #1880 was despatched on the 20th, arrived in the UK on the 22nd and has been sitting "Awaiting Customs Charging" ever since. Still, it (or the VAT demand) will probably arrive shortly.
Cyber Monday is for amateurs. We're kicking it up a notch.
Discount code: TWIGTHANKSYOU
Free Priority shipping in the US, Free First Class International shipping everywhere else. On everything.
ALL WEEK LONG.
BTW, those are some sweet pics
Discount code: TWIGTHANKSYOU
Free Priority shipping in the US, Free First Class International shipping everywhere else. On everything.
ALL WEEK LONG.
BTW, those are some sweet pics
Many splitters these days have a cable so they attach to the jack like normal headphones.
My normal, non-Apple (Thinksound- also a very eco friendly company!) headphones fit just fine. Old school, oversized headphones maybe not. But all of the OTC earbuds will fit just fine: SkullCandy, Sony, Sennheiser, etc.
Agreed 100%
And since I really need a case, why not make it an awesome one that adds some character!
I just ordered a Pure. I will let you know when I get it.
Customs! Well, it will be worth the wait once you get it! Yeah I read the advisory, but I'm one of those who likes to try things (and sometimes break them!) just to confirm myself. Fortunately this time nothing was broken, but when Twig says not to use a protector, they mean it.
BTW, those are some sweet pics
Why thank you.
This is a sweet case!
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Just got my Gate Bamboo case! (pic will come soon, once I find another camera other than my iphone).
-Amazing detail!
-Very solid construction, I think bamboo one's are less flexible than pure paper cases
-Very tight fit, dust will most likely not get in there
-Buttons slightly harder to press, kinda obvious
-Very Light!
-Packaging case is a nice bonus!
-I set my phone screen down now so A) I can show off the design on the back and B) the screen doesn't touch the table since the case provides some space.
-Also, I chose the Gate Bamboo since the black background seamlessly melds into the black side/bezels of the case.
-Amazing detail!
-Very solid construction, I think bamboo one's are less flexible than pure paper cases
-Very tight fit, dust will most likely not get in there
-Buttons slightly harder to press, kinda obvious
-Very Light!
-Packaging case is a nice bonus!
-I set my phone screen down now so A) I can show off the design on the back and B) the screen doesn't touch the table since the case provides some space.
-Also, I chose the Gate Bamboo since the black background seamlessly melds into the black side/bezels of the case.
We should probably post further Twig comments and pics in the dedicated Twig Case thread... https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1493336/
I like this thread better
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There you go:
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There you go:
https://twitter.com/nowever/status/273487553913577472
Cyber Monday is for amateurs. We're kicking it up a notch.
Discount code: TWIGTHANKSYOU
Free Priority shipping in the US, Free First Class International shipping everywhere else. On everything.
ALL WEEK LONG.
BTW, those are some sweet pics
At first i thought the grove was the way to go, but once i saw the video of the twig case being thrown and nothing happened i was sold. I'm going to get a twig case soon!
So for those that have had their TwigCase a while: is the lasered bamboo surface getting that patina from being handled?
I was going to lacquer or something but want to wait until it gets a patina.. by which time it might have smoothed out so it doesn't even need a lacquer.
Thoughts?
"Patina ( /ˈpætɨnə/ or /pəˈtiːnə/) is a tarnish that forms on the surface of copper, bronze and similar metals (produced by oxidation or other chemical processes); stone;[1] a sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, wear, and polishing; or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. Patinas can provide a protective layer to materials that would otherwise be damaged by corrosion or weathering. They may also be aesthetically appealing."
I was going to lacquer or something but want to wait until it gets a patina.. by which time it might have smoothed out so it doesn't even need a lacquer.
Thoughts?
"Patina ( /ˈpætɨnə/ or /pəˈtiːnə/) is a tarnish that forms on the surface of copper, bronze and similar metals (produced by oxidation or other chemical processes); stone;[1] a sheen on wooden furniture produced by age, wear, and polishing; or any such acquired change of a surface through age and exposure. Patinas can provide a protective layer to materials that would otherwise be damaged by corrosion or weathering. They may also be aesthetically appealing."
On their FAQ page, they suggest using a little mineral oil if you want to deepen the color on the bamboo. http://www.twigcase.com/pages/faq I'll be interested to see what happens with the white on my b/w case over time. It's fine as it is, but I think with a natural patina it might look very interesting.
I think I'll wait a while before I deepen the colour, see how it goes. .. Does deepen mean darker?
Patina on leather darkens it from age and exposure to oils. Deepen does mean darken. The impression I have (and maybe our friend from Twig can enlighten us) is that handling the bamboo case will darken it as a result of the oils in your skin. The application of mineral oil should have the same sort of effect, only sooner.
This post shows the difference.
Hand 'oil' naturally comes with dirt and skin, so bamboo cases all get a bit grey with use, though I've found a bit of mineral oil every now and again brightens it a bit.
The color cases are pretty special as there is nothing out there like them. Those get darkened quite a bit with use, and the resulting darker colors seems to have a depth to them like nothing else I've seen.
The new solid Green and Red cases look amazing after a bit, and the Blue darkens to a rich, dark navy. Those all look amazing on white iPhones. Same with Brown. Ah, hell - same with all of them
One day after all this Xmas madness, I'll do a before and after on all the colors.
We now have Brown, Green, Red, Blue, Black solid colors. Which look awesome after a week or two of use.
EDIT: Here is the patina after a week of use on a Twig Case
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I like the aging on my case, which has the outer bamboo layer also. I hope it ages more!
Does anybody know of coupons for ordering Twigcases?? I want to order more..
Does anybody know of coupons for ordering Twigcases?? I want to order more..
We now have Brown, Green, Red, Blue, Black solid colors. Which look awesome after a week or two of use.
EDIT: Here is the patina after a week of use on a Twig Case