Sienna TechWoven case, Deep Blue FineWoven Wallet, Blue 17 Pro:
Well said. I agree 100%.I feel like this goes without saying, but some seem bothered by comments like this. So - this is only my personal opinion.
Maybe some of us do have very high standards. If someone is charging over $50 for a case, I think it’s fair to expect high standards. If you put “perfection” on your packaging, you’re asking for it even more.
Look, I’ve said it before and will say it again. If Spigen can have consistent production on a sub-$20 case, Caudabe and others absolutely can for over $50. Same goes for Apple. I will not accept a product from them that I can visually see a defect on with my naked eye. You can’t charge premium prices and then expect a pass on things like that, in my opinion.
It’s not the end of the world. I totally get that mass produced items will not ever be spotless. However, you can choose tolerances in manufacturing. It’s a cost approach. I expect tighter tolerances for premium items that are priced higher.
100%. In my experience, those MR members who point out flaws in products are also the same people who give praise when the manufacturers get it right. We don’t need to go out of our way to defend manufacturers in an independent forum like this—they have their own channels for promoting their products.I feel like this goes without saying, but some seem bothered by comments like this. So - this is only my personal opinion.
Maybe some of us do have very high standards. If someone is charging over $50 for a case, I think it’s fair to expect high standards. If you put “perfection” on your packaging, you’re asking for it even more.
Look, I’ve said it before and will say it again. If Spigen can have consistent production on a sub-$20 case, Caudabe and others absolutely can for over $50. Same goes for Apple. I will not accept a product from them that I can visually see a defect on with my naked eye. You can’t charge premium prices and then expect a pass on things like that, in my opinion.
It’s not the end of the world. I totally get that mass produced items will not ever be spotless. However, you can choose tolerances in manufacturing. It’s a cost approach. I expect tighter tolerances for premium items that are priced higher.
Waiting on photos & review.......................................Bellroy Venture coming in today.
I have a feeling going to be thickWaiting on photos & review.......................................
Given that he (@MobileReviewsEh) has over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, it seems there are quite a few people interested in his approach.I do, too, really enjoy his testing methodology and channel.
Its been delivered but not happy. Case got scratches. Seems like a used item. It was shipped directly via Bellroy as well.Waiting on photos & review.......................................
I have a Caudabe Sheath for my 17P and was contemplating ordering a dbrand Grip, but they are similar cases. So I haven’t pulled the trigger on the Grip.Got my dBrand Grip today and really liking it. Similar to the Phone Rebel Air but thicker and more protective feeling. Much tighter fitting as well compared to the Air and Spigen Rugged Armor. The back doesn’t have too much grip even with the matte black skin installed. The skin makes the case look cheap in my opinion so I’ll probably remove it tomorrow.
The Otterbox cactus leather will probably get returned. The effort it took to take off to put the Grip on was kind of scary. Felt like I was going to bend the phone or break the case in half.
The Cadaube Sheath has my interest but not sure if it offers anything the Grip doesn’t and the shipping and customer service issues the last 2 months is pretty offputting.
I have a Caudabe Sheath for my 17P and was contemplating ordering a dbrand Grip, but they are similar cases. So I haven’t pulled the trigger on the Grip.
Is it worth a crap otherwise?Its been delivered but not happy. Case got scratches. Seems like a used item. It was shipped directly via Bellroy as well.
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Looks pretty nice.Solid case. Not very heavy but make Pro feel like a Plus size iPhone. Definitely feels rugged and protective. There is plenty of gap between Plateau and the case. And also plenty of gap between the iPhone and lanyard attachment.
Definitely Nomad Rugged wannabe.
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p.s managed to scrub off some the marks.
Yea looks “thick”. But it’s relative to the protection.Solid case. Not very heavy but make Pro feel like a Plus size iPhone. Definitely feels rugged and protective. There is plenty of gap between Plateau and the case. And also plenty of gap between the iPhone and lanyard attachment.
Definitely Nomad Rugged wannabe.
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p.s managed to scrub off some the marks.
Given that he (@MobileReviewsEh) has over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, it seems there are quite a few people interested in his approach.

Solid case. Not very heavy but make Pro feel like a Plus size iPhone. Definitely feels rugged and protective. There is plenty of gap between Plateau and the case. And also plenty of gap between the iPhone and lanyard attachment.
Definitely Nomad Rugged wannabe.
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p.s managed to scrub off some the marks.
Now that Monty is gone, his subscriber count will surely sinkGiven that he (@MobileReviewsEh) has over 500,000 YouTube subscribers, it seems there are quite a few people interested in his approach.
Oh no Monty passed?Now that Monty is gone, his subscriber count will surely sink![]()
ummm What happened?Now that Monty is gone, his subscriber count will surely sink![]()
Not 100% sure but I think soOh no Monty passed?
And no free gear. He pays for everything he reviews.Which ironically includes consistent measurable methods of testing with numbers and facts.![]()
Really? How’s the protection in conjunction to the thickness all around ?I must say Im loving this Bellroy Venture. Solid outdoor case.
Very generous lip and the edges come right up to the Torras Origarmor screen protector. Got decent amount of depth around the bottom cut outs.Really? How’s the protection in conjunction to the thickness all around ?
Do you think we only review what’s sent to us? Something that I think majority of people on here dont realize is that every one of my top cases that I like which includes DBrand, Caudabe, Phone Rebel, Pitaka, doesn’t matter, they send me a case and if I really like it, I automatically order another one for myself extra.And no free gear. He pays for everything he reviews.
Sounds like this is a rugged case?Very generous lip and the edges come right up to the Torras Origarmor screen protector. Got decent amount of depth around the bottom cut outs.