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Besides Andar, what’s the best company making leather cases with closed bottoms?
Clayton & Crume they are pricey but they are made from Horween Leather
 
Hi,

Does anyone know a good leather case which you can personalize?

Would like to add my initials to the case.

Thanks
Check out Clay & Crume if you are in the states a little pricey but it sounds like it is made from the best materials including horween leather

 
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I should have waited but I got suckered in getting a black case from Ryan London black Friday sale. Now I have to wait until next year to get it. Lesson learned
Hopefully next year Andar won’t use a metallic camera ring. That’s the only thing that made me not get the case as users have reported that it chips easily.
 
Hopefully next year Andar won’t use a metallic camera ring. That’s the only thing that made me not get the case as users have reported that it chips easily.
I’ve worn all my Andars regularly without babying them and not one of them have chipped rings. Now if I had to choose between andar camera cutout or RL cutout I’d choose RL. But I’ve been very happy with andar so the camera ring doesn’t bother me.
 
Check out Clay & Crume if you are in the states a little pricey but it sounds like it is made from the best materials including horween leather

Damnit why did I have to see this. That case looks absolutely stunning. $95 is crazy though.
 
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Have you applied any leather cream?
Yes indeed. I use Tanners Blend 😊
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I chatted with Andar and they said the Jet Black version for the 14 Pro Max is open bottom. Bummer bc I really want a black version with a closed bottom, but I have a RL on the way
From their ig story:
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Who knows if the black is really covered or not.
 
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I don't have a IP14 so I can't comment on how good this case is but I stumbled on their website today and thought I would share it. It might be a good option for fellow Canadians who don't want to pay the insane shipping / duty charges with BS, RL, & Andar. Appears to be a Canadian company. Anyone tried them who can comment? https://www.keywaydesigns.com/colle.../products/full-leather-case-whiskey-iphone-14
Looks like they have them for the 13 series too.
 
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I don't have a IP14 so I can't comment on how good this case is but I stumbled on their website today and thought I would share it. It might be a good option for fellow Canadians who don't want to pay the insane shipping / duty charges with BS, RL, & Andar. Appears to be a Canadian company. Anyone tried them who can comment? https://www.keywaydesigns.com/colle.../products/full-leather-case-whiskey-iphone-14
Looks like they have them for the 13 series too.
I like that X-mark on the back.
 
Decided to show my BullStrap Sienna case some love this month especially after waiting for it to here. Despite BullStrap correcting the issue of the quality I still feel like this leather is a little different from last years, but not in a bad way. I actually like how this leather feels and looks more natural than last years.
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Clayton & Crume they are pricey but they are made from Horween Leather

Damn that's nice. I'm stocked up on cases though.
 
Decided to show my BullStrap Sienna case some love this month especially after waiting for it to here. Despite BullStrap correcting the issue of the quality I still feel like this leather is a little different from last years, but not in a bad way. I actually like how this leather feels and looks more natural than last years. View attachment 2124387View attachment 2124386
It's my favorite case by far that I have tried this year.
 
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It's my favorite case by far that I have tried this year.
Yeah maybe it’s just me I’m convinced it’s different or maybe it’s just the variation, but really happy with mine. I’ll see how it patinas by the end of month so far it seems more supple and seems also to be picking up more oil from my hands than previous times.
 
Ordered from RL Black Friday sale and I never got any tracking update whatsoever, same as my pouch. To my surprise as I opened the mailbox and saw an orange package… I was stunned. 12 days total from placing order to mailbox.

The leather smell is extremely strong. Same intensity as Andar but it’s a different leather smell. Love it. Feels slippery in hand but it’s expected from a new leather case. Buttons are sort of flush, especially the power button but they all have a good click. Camera cutout is on point, and I dare say looks better than the Andar. Bottom is open and I don’t care. Overall such a beautiful case with a nice grain. So glad I ordered and worth the wait.
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With my favorite leather case Andar navy.
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With 11 pro apple leather
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Ordered from RL Black Friday sale and I never got any tracking update whatsoever, same as my pouch. To my surprise as I opened the mailbox and saw an orange package… I was stunned. 12 days total from placing order to mailbox.

The leather smell is extremely strong. Same intensity as Andar but it’s a different leather smell. Love it. Feels slippery in hand but it’s expected from a new leather case. Buttons are sort of flush, especially the power button but they all have a good click. Camera cutout is on point, and I dare say looks better than the Andar. Bottom is open and I don’t care. Overall such a beautiful case with a nice grain. So glad I ordered and worth the wait. View attachment 2124534View attachment 2124531View attachment 2124530View attachment 2124532
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With my favorite leather case Andar navy. View attachment 2124533
With 11 pro apple leather
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How does that Andar navy look with the deep purple iPhone? I’m thinking of trying that combo
 
If anyone’s looking for a fully encased 14 Pro full-grain leather case, I have one from Bluebonnet case that I’d rather sell to a forum member then go through the return process (it was a Bullstrap like wait to receive it). Just a sticking with my Bullstrap since I prefer the open bottom.

Only put on my phone for a minute to check fit and buttons (tight fit and buttons worked w/o issue). PM me if interested.
 

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If anyone’s looking for a fully encased 14 Pro full-grain leather case, I have one from Bluebonnet case that I’d rather sell to a forum member then go through the return process (it was a Bullstrap like wait to receive it). Just a sticking with my Bullstrap since I prefer the open bottom.

Only put on my phone for a minute to check fit and buttons (tight fit and buttons worked w/o issue). PM me if interested.
I’ve been curious about these cases how long did it take to ship?
 
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