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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos

On fixing my Andar's Power button: I used 4 layers of post-it notes, cut to fit the inside shape. 4 seems to have done the trick, but it'd be simple to add/subtract as needed. For reference, a plastic card seem to be too much, and it'll press the button constantly.
 
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Ryan1524 said:
On Fixing Andar Power button: I used 4 layers of post-it notes, cut to fit the inside shape. 4 seems to have done the trick, but it'd be simple to add/subtract as needed. For reference, a plastic card seem to be too much, and it'll press the button constantly.
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Mine seems fine so either I am not being too particular about it or it might be a small manufacturing tolerance between each one.
 
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I know others have posted their images, but just in case someone hasn't seen them yet. Andar in Camel Tan.

Fit was excellent and I have no complaints with the feel of the button presses - they work very well and have a clear tactile feel. Nearly 100% sure the camera ring is metal as well. Also, I really like the look of the black buttons/camera ring on the Camel Tan... it's a nice touch. It feels very similar to the Apple leather case, though possibly slightly larger... but nothing that feels excessive. Again, I'm very pleased with this purchase - especially considering quality it light-years better than Apple's leather case for a cheaper price.
 

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I know others have posted their images, but just in case someone hasn't seen them yet. Andar in Camel Tan.

Fit was excellent and I have no complaints with the feel of the button presses - they work very well and have a clear tactile feel. Nearly 100% sure the camera ring is metal as well. Also, I really like the look of the black buttons/camera ring on the Camel Tan... it's a nice touch. It feels very similar to the Apple leather case, though possibly slightly larger... but nothing that feels excessive. Again, I'm very pleased with this purchase - especially considering quality it light-years better than Apple's leather case for a cheaper price.
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That is such a nice looking case it makes me wish I had an 14 just to get one.
 
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Got the midnight leather case and it definitely still has that navy blue hue to it especially outdoors in the sun. Very happy with it!
 
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Does someone have some pics with an umber apple leather case and how it looks after almost 2 weeks? How’s the leather/patina?
 
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There's really nothing bad to say about the andar case other than the warranty. 1yr vs bullstrap's lifetime. Not sure about the phone case but Andar charged me $5 to ship a warranty replacement magsafe wallet.
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Got mine today. Can’t stop looking at it (or smelling it). Over the years I’ve not found a better leather case than the one Apple produces. With this years red/umber color, I had to look elsewhere. I’ve now found a better case, will see how it holds up over time.
 
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Got my Navy Andar Aspen case in this evening, and it’s definitely a better quality leather over the midnight Apple leather case.

It’s slightly thicker, and more slippery at the moment. So I’ll have to make sure I grip my phone tightly these next couple of weeks.

All the buttons are just as nice and clicky as the Apple leather case.

I love the Navy color and kind of wish Apple released a blue leather 13 Mini case like the one I had on my white 12 Mini.

Thank you guys for recommending this (new to me) brand.
 

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Officially sold on Andar. Really happy with their Aspen. Buttons are perfect with mine, very easy to press and clicky.
Nice feel in hand, and will be replacing my Caudabe Sheath.
Decided to go with my own look by adding a skin to match the black hardware.
 

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zaro said:
Officially sold on Andar. Really happy with their Aspen. Buttons are perfect with mine, very easy to press and clicky.
Nice feel in hand, and will be replacing my Caudabe Sheath.
Decided to go with my own look by adding a skin to match the black hardware.
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I usually get a camera skin from dbrand. Where did you get this one?
 
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Again, I'm very pleased with this purchase - especially considering quality is light-years better than Apple's leather case for a cheaper price.
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That‘s a good looking case and color. I agree that there are cheaper and better leather cases than the Apple one, but I will say that for a case of that material it’s pretty thin, which is important to me. Although if anyone knows of a thinner leather option please let us know 👍
 
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That‘s a good looking case and color. I agree that there are cheaper and better leather cases than the Apple one, but I will say that for a case of that material it’s pretty thin, which is important to me. Although if anyone knows of a thinner leather option please let us know 👍
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This is probably your thinnest leather option..... https://dbrand.com/shop/special-edition/leather
 
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I usually get a camera skin from dbrand. Where did you get this one?
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This came from SopiGuard since they ship pretty quickly and I was too impatient to wait for dBrand. Definitely takes patience and finesse to install but looks great in person. Fitment is solid but it’s definitely easy to accidentally stretch the camera sticker as you try to reposition it, since parts of it are so thin.
 
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