Yeah it’s def natural. I haven’t done anything to the case other than use it. And yes! I’m definitely excited to see how the red patinas vs the brown. I think it’ll look really good. And man ya gotta post pics of the se cases and how they come along as you use them. I’m very curious to see if they patina better!
I have a feeling you’re going to like it. At first, it’s really slippery, but after about a week the wax coating (I’m assuming) wears off and becomes a lot more grippy. That may sway you back to the loopy case because of how much more stable the phone feels in your hand. I like the Apple cases because of how slim the phone still feels with the case on.
Well... saddle brown has turned into a more darker brown almost black depending on lighting while my Forest Green is still GREEN lol definitely different leather for both
Man, that saddle brown is exactly what I’m hoping mine will look like with normal usage. Both cases have aged well.
wth are you serious? I’ve smelled every single leather case for the iPhone 11 and Pro Max and seriously the saddle brown was the only one that smelled like leather. Keep in mind I don’t smoke or vape nor do I use any drugs/alcohol. One thing I never figured out is what kind of leather do they use? Cow/pig or horse?
I think it just goes to show that all these cases are different. I always get the saddle brown but for some reason this year it smells awful? Bought from Apple also so I know it's a genuine Apple case.Saddle brown smell...omg I’m in love
They’re really the only cases I use at this point. The fit and finish are perfect for my needs in keeping the phone semi protected while maintaining the slim feeling. They age well and will last the entire time you own the phone. Yes, they are expensive, but worth it if you plan on keeping the phone and case for extended periods of time. I hope this helps, and if you do buy one, you won’t be disappointed.
How do you clean them?
They are definitely worth it! I own a bunch of cases and no matter which case I buy or try... I cannot stop using the Apple leather cases. They really are just soo nice and feel great in the hand and they look gorgeous after using them. Don’t let the price discourage ya. I definitely would recommend getting one. And if you look around u can find them cheaper!
Any automotive leather cleaner should work or saddle soap followed by some sort of leather balm. I prefer Smith’s organic leather balm.
is that what you use? apple said something about a damp cloth but I don't see how that would work to maintain it.
No, I leave my leather cases alone. I wash my hands frequently and never set my phone down on any surface outside of my house. It’s either always in my pocket or in my edc bag.
As requested, here’s a quick pic (not the best) of my product red case for my new se. Both the phone and case were delivered today about a couple of hours ago. My saddle brown case comes in tomorrow.
