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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Nice photos! The back of the case looks amazing and the patina is probably some of the best I've seen for an iPhone leather case. I don't think I could use this case because of the front though, it is too bulky for my personal preference. But if you enjoy it then that is great and it looks unique!
I just got my bullstrap 13p case. The fit is not great, compared to the apple case but the leather smells and looks great.
The bottom and top of the case have rough finishes (almost like sandpaper). Is that normal and should i be treating it?
The bottom and top of the case have rough finishes (almost like sandpaper). Is that normal and should i be treating it?
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yes! at first only the sides had the patina then when I tried to clean my case using baby wipes (non-alcohol), it was when I found out that there is a coating that make it look orange and I surmised that the actual leather is beneath the coating so I decided to remove most of it then got that
Thanks! I’ve had one person tell me the front looks like a cured piece of human skin. Technically it is a piece of skin, cowhide. It’s definitely bulky and the buttons are atrocious for the price. I still really enjoy it though; it’ll definitely outlast the phone.
I think my Bullstrap case will age beautifully very fast. Just three days into my experience with it and I think I notice that it is getting darker. Sheer quality.
First two pics are from day 1, while the other 3 from day 3
First two pics are from day 1, while the other 3 from day 3
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that looks great it really gives character to your phone
enjoy it as it gets darker and darker
Anybody try one of the Saddleback cases for an iPhone 12 or 13? I'm curious as to how much it protects the camera lenses since they stick out so much. One thing I do like about the Apple case is that it has the raised protective border around the camera lens.
I'm also getting used to having the MagSafe Wallet with the phone all of the time. Keeps my most used credit card handy so much that I seldom need to dig into my wallet for anything.
I'm also getting used to having the MagSafe Wallet with the phone all of the time. Keeps my most used credit card handy so much that I seldom need to dig into my wallet for anything.
Literally look at the top of this page at nrvous1's 2 posts. LOL
Just got the Andar Marshal, compared to the Aspen in camel tan which I have been using for just over a month.
Based on first impressions, the Marshal seems to fit a lot better to the phone and seems to have a slightly higher lip around the screen. It also feels slightly thicker than the Aspen, but not too much thicker. The camera ring of the Marshal is also a lot nicer in leather rather than the metal camera ring of the Aspen. So far I think I prefer the Camel Tan colour of the Aspen but prefer the fit of the Marshal. Will post pictures after a month to see how the Marshal Patinas.
Based on first impressions, the Marshal seems to fit a lot better to the phone and seems to have a slightly higher lip around the screen. It also feels slightly thicker than the Aspen, but not too much thicker. The camera ring of the Marshal is also a lot nicer in leather rather than the metal camera ring of the Aspen. So far I think I prefer the Camel Tan colour of the Aspen but prefer the fit of the Marshal. Will post pictures after a month to see how the Marshal Patinas.
I had the marshal for my 11 and here’s how it looked after a couple months. One of the best looking cases, imo.
I personally really like this. I like the beaten dirty worn look. It makes it look like it has a story and that it’s lived a long life. That vintage look is my favourite.
Good grief, I completely missed those photos. Thanks.
(I'm also still wondering about how well the Saddleback case protects the raised camera lenses. My iPhone 13 Pro Max cameras stick out a bit more than the phone that @nrvous1 is using, I think.)
I’d personally contact Saddleback for a better answer. The case I have protects the lenses about the same as any case would. Each Saddleback case is 3mm thick so I would think it should protect the bigger pro series lenses. It might sit flush with the bigger lenses though so it may not offer the protection you’re looking for. There’s a few videos on YouTube showing how the case fits the 11 series max phones. I even think there’s a 12 pro max video as well.
I’m really close to pulling the trigger on that camel tan from ANDAR, but after having a bad experience with the patina of the apple golden brown case I’m afraid of buying another light colour case. What do you think the case is going to patina? Any signs yet?
DON'T buy Woolnut! Their cases has a heavy PU coating since a few years. I bought their iPhone 13 case back in December, not knowing this, and I deeply regret it!
Really? But they describe their leather as vegetable tanned full-grain leather? It can't have a coating otherwise it would be false advertisement, to me, its unlikely they would claim veg tanned if its not veg tanned. Did you ask them about this? Did you ask their costumer service? Did you lodge a complaint? Just curious!