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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Yea but where is a “saddle brown” alternative, my Apple blue leather case is aging very nicely and it is about equal to the quality of the cases of the past
This really looks like it would block the sound coming out of the speakers. I doubt those tiny holes are perfectly aligned, and even if they were, I don’t think they’d do great. Have you done a comparison?
Sounds exactly identical and good for phone calls also. Their quality control seems to be on point
I’m really excited to try this DECODED Leather case. It should be arriving soon and for those whose use MagSafe accessories this is a great alternative to the Apple Saddle brown.
I had a Decoded case on my XR. The leather quality was good. A bit more grain texture than I was used to. It took a few days to feel soft and it developed patina quickly. My only complaint was that it stained the antenna bands on my phone brown. (I had the white phone)
Thanks for posting. Still looks pretty new. Has the texture changed in the time you've owned it? Also, if you use a MagSafe leather case, has it left an round imprint?
Has anyone had any experience with the Bellroy cases this year? Do they patina well? Quite like the look of the toffee-coloured one and think it’ll match my green 12. It’s quite a bit cheaper than the Nomad or an official Apple case, both of which I’m happy to try too.
Never had a leather case before but this thread has tempted me. It’s a great read!
Currently using the Mous 3.0 black leather. It feels nice and is excellent for drops, but I want something slimmer and more luxurious.
Never had a leather case before but this thread has tempted me. It’s a great read!
Currently using the Mous 3.0 black leather. It feels nice and is excellent for drops, but I want something slimmer and more luxurious.
Yeah I use it with a MagSafe leather case. No imprint at all. Leather texture is was different from the beginning. I can see the the grain more because it’s better leather.
What did you do to remove the coating? It looks really great! I’ve had my saddle brown since December and I’d love it to look like yoursHere’s my saddle brown on the 12 mini a few weeks after removing the coating. I think in a few months it will be really nice.
Yea... This thread finally got to me. I swapped my apple black silicone case for a saddle brown leather case for my iPhone XS.
After looking through this thread a lot it was unavoidable
Will be updating this post with the same lighting as in the pictures below. To show you how it will patina. Im not going to use any magic eraser or oils and stuff.
Just my hands!
After looking through this thread a lot it was unavoidable
Will be updating this post with the same lighting as in the pictures below. To show you how it will patina. Im not going to use any magic eraser or oils and stuff.
Just my hands!
I keep checking this thread hoping that Apple has released a better version of their case. I see, to like disappointment
Search his user name and posts. It’ll pop up within the first couple of results. If I remember correctly, a partially damp magic eraser pad and a coating of Smith’s leather balm.
You shouldn’t have to worry about speeding up the process with the xs case. It’ll patina nicely with normal usage.Yea... This thread finally got to me. I swapped my apple black silicone case for a saddle brown leather case for my iPhone XS.
After looking through this thread a lot it was unavoidable
Will be updating this post with the same lighting as in the pictures below. To show you how it will patina. Im not going to use any magic eraser or oils and stuff.
Just my hands!
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I switched up to the blue
I’ve had creeking leather cases and have always gotten them swapped out. Take/send it back for a replacement.
I removed the coating with a damp magic eraser. Once the coating was gone I let it dry overnight and then applied a lite coat of smiths leather balm as the leather will feel a bit dry. The smiths won’t darken it much but will help to bring back the softness. Then I just used it like normal and watch it patina.
In my book, it's a combination of the affinity some Asian brands have for plastering gibberish phrases on their products, and a dash of trying too hard.
Kind of like the oil and tobacco industries proclaiming through their PR that they'll pollute, and kill you, but do it responsibly, only in this instance "we deal in making products from dead animal skins, but do it humanely."
That shtick probably doesn't concern a large portion of leather goods buyers and enthusiasts, or their consciences.
At least it's not as bad, or cynical, as the silly attempts to apply the "vegan leather" label to vinyl (a petroleum product) to make it seem eco-friendly.
I’ve been using the California poppy leather case for my 12 Pro daily for the past month or so. I can tell the leather is definitely breaking in and getting easier to hold or, for lack of a better term, stickier. But as others have mentioned, the patina isn’t great. I’m already seeing faint dark spots on the edges and around the camera cutout. Bummer because I really love this color. I’ve wiped it down weekly with sanitizing wipes in the hopes that it would remove those dark spots but no cigar. And instead, it actually removed a tiny pit of yellow paint as I’ve seen people here say. So looks like it’ll just get gross as time goes on but oh well.
Thats good news, are the new cases for iPhone 12 pro not developing patina nicely? Or is there a thicker coating because of the new shape or something?