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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Hi, do you guys ever worry about the bottom part of the case that exposes the phone? I have the wallet folio from Apple. It’s my first day with it.
Personally, yeah, I'm a little worried about it. That said, I'm still using the case - so, clearly not a major issue for me. I'm pretty careful with my phone. I never, say, put it in a pocket along with keys...which is probably a recipe for scratches on the exposed area. I figure the worst that's likely to happen is that I'll end up with some pocket lint in the speaker openings. Which is a problem I can deal with.
Thank you for your feedback. I went on amazon to find a folio/wallet case and this apple one is the best looking and functional one for me. I’ll keep it.
I've only ever used Apple cases on my silver XS and the only scratches on the exposed bottom portion are from me trying to put it on the charging stand next to my bed while half asleep.
I’m curious as well. I’ve wanted to buy the Apple one, but I can’t get myself to spend $50 on a case.
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Plenty of cornflower blue pictures on the previous page (43). Varying lighting conditions also.
I haven't bought one yet. Also as a fyi, if you have the XS Max and are looking for a saddle brown, ATT has it on sale for $24.50 online. You don't have to be an ATT customer either.
https://m.att.com/shopmobile/cases/apple-leather-case-iphone-xs-max.html
Yep totally getting this, loving the light blue vibe from it.
Picked up the Cornflower color today. It’s growing on me.
Mines actually growing on me too.
I originally did think and say its just a slightly altered Cape Cod Blue, but nah, in several lighting settings, including outdoors, that happy pale blue really shines through, its lovely.
It is not quite Electric Blue level of awesome (and I'm sad the XS didn't get that shade colour of blue unlike the X/8/8Plus and then 7/7Plus which had Sapphire Leather) but I guess still nice.
I personally think the XS' leather and silicone colours (and their corresponding watch bands) were my least favourite from recent years. They all seem so muted, and especially so with these spring colours, which to me, all feel more like fall colours. Sure hope in Summer (last new colours for XS) we get something awesome. Maybe a Pollen or Sunflower clone?
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I really dislike this forum! I had ZERO plans to buy another case, much less spring leather, until I opened this thread and saw the color/grain of this one. Spent a few minutes over lunch going through the 5 they had at my local Apple Store until I found one that was just right for my XS Max... and now I’m contemplating going back this evening for the watch band
Thoughts on Cape Cod vs. Cornflower? Meant to compare in store today but was pressed for time and didn’t get the opportunity to. I’m really liking the Cornflower I went with but thinking back to almost buying the Cape Cod last year. Guessing they both darken a bit over time which has me leaning towards staying with the Cornflower (and possibly picking up the watch band) but I’m unsure. Thoughts?
I’ve exchanged my Cornflower leather case for the Folio wallet case.
Cornflower is lighter than Cape Cod, and can look lilac in some lighting settings. I’d closely describe it as greyish blue. If you want something more subdued - get the cape Cod. If you want something more pastel - get Cornflower.
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Been using the Apple Leather black cases for years. The wear always just shows as physical markings. It smooths, but I’d hardly call it patina. I have a number of different brown leather boots and jackets and love the way it wears in over time.
Finally stepping out of my box and trying something new. I see all the great shots of incredibly worn in Saddle Brown with a lot of great aging and character. I recently purchased an XS Max and plan to get at least 2 years out of it.
So here it is, brand new and just installed, beautiful virgin Saddle Brown Apple Leather Case.
To be continued......
Finally stepping out of my box and trying something new. I see all the great shots of incredibly worn in Saddle Brown with a lot of great aging and character. I recently purchased an XS Max and plan to get at least 2 years out of it.
So here it is, brand new and just installed, beautiful virgin Saddle Brown Apple Leather Case.
To be continued......
From someone elses YouTube video - Cornflower (left) vs Cape Cod Blue (right). Not sure which I prefer myself. I much prefer the Sapphire/Electric Blue-style blue the last two phones got
...I know this thread isn't to discuss one case vs another case however I absolutely detest the folio Apple case as the flap part is just so damn flimsy its ridiculous - when you hold the phone in your right hand and have the flap tucked behind the case, the weight of the phone just causes the case to sag against the flap. I hate it.
[doublepost=1554817434][/doublepost]I'm still rocking my Forest Green case on my iPhone XS since day one - doesn't have much of a patina as the colour is quite dark so doesn't really display much patina. Some of the sides have gone a little shiny where I naturally grip the phone though.
I do like how it kinda looks blue in some light too....!
Good call here. Went with the Cornflower case and band. Need to swing by tomorrow and pickup my MacBook so I'll have a look at them side-by-side in person and decide then if I want to exchange. Leaning towards staying with the Cornflower as it says more spring/summer to me.
Thank you for this. I really do like both shades but I'm leaning towards staying with the Cornflower as the leather seems to be different. Much more grain/texture on this one than I've seen on any of the others for whatever reason. Anyone else noticed that?
I’ve always used the Apple Leather case and never had that issue. I’d call again and talk to someone different.
I’d buy another then return that one for a refund. Keep the new one.