Here is a pic outside in the sunlight. Inside it’s darker than nomad’s rustic brown
Thanks! I think I enjoy the look of the color. I went and pre-ordered the iPhone 12 Bourbon color (iPhone 12 Pro Pacific Blue)
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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Those are the 2 I’m buying as a well and later on I’ll probably add a black one into the mix
The black one was my main 11PM until I went to a totallee clear case but it hasn’t held up as well as I’d hoped so I’m going back to the leather case on the 12PM.
Leather is the best way to go any other case will at start to look bad with age, but leather just looks better over time depending on the color choice of course
So, here's my current one:
And below's my former iPhone 8 (right) next to my co-worker's 7. They were both the same age, yet reaching the "patina" level at an entirely different pace.
And below's my former iPhone 8 (right) next to my co-worker's 7. They were both the same age, yet reaching the "patina" level at an entirely different pace.
I have the ESR leather case coming from amazon for tomorrow. My feeling is, if its not for me, it will go back. Just anxious to try a fully enclosed leather case
Is this for the 12?
I can’t find it listed on Amazon although I have seen it on the ESR website.
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I already have one. It is SO slippery. It will break in but out the box it’s like ice
Bullstrap isn’t arriving until late Nov/early Dec >:-( So maybe I’ll stick with an Apple leather case after all, if I can get one sooner. PITA.
Have you owned a Bullstrap, and if so can you comment on the quality and patina?
This isn’t an leather case but..
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The current one I have (also the longest lasting) is about 3mos old. Don’t expect the case to darken much naturally (speaking for the sienna color). It will get softer but it doesn’t seem to darken or show much scratches. I still definitely prefer apple. I only have this case because I have the 11 :/. I’ll post some pics tomo along with nomad case pics
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No experience with Bullstrap, I had a Mujjo for the last 2 years on my XR. From what I've read from people who had them, they're the closest thing to Apple's leather cases.
Update on my Nomad natural leather rugged case. I noticed a shipping label was created on Saturday and a tracking number assigned. I received an email from Nomad showing the case shipped. Well, as of yesterday there was no movement on the tracking number. I sent an email to Nomad and Chloë replied today. The case did not ship when it was supposed to. She went ahead and shipped the case today with free expedited shipping and refunded me all shipping costs. Nomad’s customer service is awesome. I don’t mind waiting a few extra days as long as I do receive my case. I’ll post pics once it comes in.
This is the bullstrap sienna after 3mos of usage. Nothing special. Over time the leather starts to feel kind of grimy, the leather on my nomad case feels much better IMO. When it comes to durability’s and quality nomad far surpassed bullstrap
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This is the nomad natural color. For some reason this is the most slippery case I’ve ever had. I know it will break in and have more grip but it feels like ice. I’m also not a fan of the white borders
I had the Slate Green for a few days.
very nice, soft leather. The buttons are also leather and embossed as part of the case rather than separate so they’re not the greatest but they’re okay. Slightly on the chunky side and the open bottom lip digs into your little finger after a while
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