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Everything always comes full circle. Ordered the cosmic orange PM on release day shipment was 2 weeks out so I settled for the silver. Mom’s phone pooped the bed so I gave her my silver PM. Now I’m in full Agent Orange.
 

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How’s it handling fingerprints.
I don't get a ton of fingerprints on any of my cases (dry hands?). But with the colder weather, they have popped up on my case after touching my beard (I use a beard butter that has lots of oils). Even with that, the fingerprints aren't horrible.

If I don't use that specific brand, I don't have prints that show (or not to the point I need to wipe them down)
 
Everything always comes full circle. Ordered the cosmic orange PM on release day shipment was 2 weeks out so I settled for the silver. Mom’s phone pooped the bed so I gave her my silver PM. Now I’m in full Agent Orange.
That combo looks so good!
 
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Good to see people liking the sheath and paragon cases but I just saw from observation in the pictures previously that there is no camera protection, no raised lip around the lenses, and there are gaps around the lenses and as well as the camera plateau so alot of junk and dust can settle inside the crevices... kind of questioning what kind and extent of protection caudabe offers..
 
Good to see people liking the sheath and paragon cases but I just saw from observation in the pictures previously that there is no camera protection, no raised lip around the lenses, and there are gaps around the lenses and as well as the camera plateau so alot of junk and dust can settle inside the crevices... kind of questioning what kind and extent of protection caudabe offers..
I have a precise Sheath and Paragon and there is good camera protection with raised lips around the closed camera plateau.
 
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Just received the Paragon in Moonstone (open) and in black (precise) for my iPhone 17 Pro. Placed the order 23/11, so 9 days from order to receiving in Oz was a pleasant surprise.

Initial impressions for the Moonstone, getting the case on felt tighter than the sheath and synthesis. The TPU frame looks lighter in person than the website renders, the colour is the same as the gray sheath. The back of the case has a smooth, sort of light textured sheen that doesn’t leave any fingerprints. The Moonstone reminds me of the Nomad Modern case in Lunar Gray but with better grip.

At the moment, my Caudabe case ranking goes Synthesis Frosted, Paragon, Sheath.

Here’s some shots of the Moonstone Paragon with the silver buttons installed. They go together really nicely I think.
Thanks for this, thinking of getting the Paragon in the same color. How is the synthesis frosted, do you feel it’s slippery?
 
I also think there’s plenty of camera protection, just the alignment is a bit off. A megacheap AE plateau sticker is more aligned than this… go figure.
After having my Sheath for a good while looking at the Sheath plateau normally looks good. But since you mentioned it, I have to look very very very very etc etc close to see a misalignment.
 
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After having my Sheath for a good while looking at the Sheath plateau normally looks good. But since you mentioned it, I have to look very very very very etc etc close to see a misalignment.
I have an OCD probably… also a graphic designer so everything must be pixel-perfect :) Other than that - the case is exquisite.
 
I also think there’s plenty of camera protection, just the alignment is a bit off. A megacheap AE plateau sticker is more aligned than this… go figure.
The dBrand Grip has the same problem. They explained it as having to do with how the case material flexes when punching out the holes (the holes are punched after the case is formed).
 
I already have the Phone Rebel, but want a n ultra thin case. Who's making the best thin Aramid case for the Air? Benks, Mous or Pitaka?
Traditionally, Pitaka is a (small) step up from both Mous and Benks in ultra-thin aramid cases.

How do you like the Rebel for the Air? Any pics?
 
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I've seen some videos of people saying Pitaka fit wasn't great this round. I don't have a way to take pics unfortunately.
Aramid fit is often an issue due to the stiffness of the material. The tolerances are tighter than with softer materials such as TPU and silicone. So, regardless of which brand you go with, you may end up playing the case lottery to get a perfect fit. That said, I think you’ll find that Pitaka’s fit and finish is generally superior to the other aramid brands.
 
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