No I came to my senses before I did that. I get creative with found materials and am not afraid to take a risk but the case looks so good I left it as is.
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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Hi new member here and first post, couple photos of my black case from launch in different lightings. Few dings and scratches so far and it has gotten grippier and shinier. Really liking how it’s agingI'm assuming since the color is more of a dark gray than actual black we should see darkening in places consistent with the lighter colors but it won't be as noticeable. The leather cases I stuck with in the past usually ended up a little more shiny as well.
I'm wondering if anybody around here has a black case they've been using since launch they can show
off for us.
Of course! I’m really hoping it has strong magnets, but really excited because in the description they really emphasize how well this case will patina. Since we can’t really get that from Apple’s Saddle Brown this year.
I have the Apple black leather case for the mini. Its a nice case. Only thing I don't like about it is the uneven lip around the screen. One corner has no lip at all.
Can confirm this issue, they say it’s meant to be that way since the magnet in the case is meant to hold it better, but it tends to pop off easily.
I've had this Saddle Brown 12PM cases for 20 days, and im very ready for this crappy coating to go away. I muh patina!
Don’t hold your breath. I’d look into a different leather case if you want nice patina. This years case coating is horrible and won’t be pretty.
The coating can easily be removed with a damp magic eraser, or sand paper, or rub it with alcohol. Numerous ways.
My Bullstrap came today and it wasn’t for me. I guess it’s going back and I’m back to the Apple leather, I’m just going to do black this year.
Nope, clean the lint in your pocket before putting the phone in your pocket, takes 2 seconds, your phone will look as new as a pair of freshly shaven nut sacks.
For the 12 PM, Sienna?
If you’re looking for a Saddle Brown 12PM I have an extra I would swap for a Sienna Bullstrap. Accidentally bought 2 and forgot to return one of them.
If you’re looking for a Saddle Brown 12PM I have an extra I would swap for a Sienna Bullstrap. Accidentally bought 2 and forgot to return one of them.
morning all. i ordered a bullstrap case for my 12 max. It turned up a few weeks later and i'm pretty happy with it. Fits well, feels good in the hand and you can smell the leather. A week or so later another one turned up (i only ordered 1). This one is near identical only with a couple of marked differences, there's no bump around the camera and i can't smell leather at all, slightly different shade of leather(?) too. Those of you who have them, which one looks closest to yours?. Thanks!
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