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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos

s2k_ap1 said:
The best way to break them in is by removing the phone from the case and pressing the buttons inward so it can allow the leather to stretch this works an all cases included apples that some times come with stiff buttons
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Will give this a try. I’ve also noticed the ring around the camera is tight enough where I have had to take out my camera lens protector.
 
Martheijn said:
I received my purple apple leather case yesterday. Not my favorite colour, but the price was $22. I really like the feel and hopefully will patina in a right way
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Have you done any sort of tests or anything to see if it’s genuine leather? Things from China tend not to be actual leather. I’m interested too.

One tests I’ve always done is adding a bead of water and waiting a few seconds and wiping it off to see if the leather absorbs it. It will leave a wet stain until it dries up.
 
He mentioned right before your post that it's a genuine apple leather case not from aliexpress/china.
 
bc 08 said:
It doesn’t soak it up, I tried with Venetian right out of the box.
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If this isn’t allowed, mods, please delete.

I have listed my RL black leather for the 14 Pro on eBay if any UK based buyers are after one.
 
accordman said:
Have you done any sort of tests or anything to see if it’s genuine leather? Things from China tend not to be actual leather. I’m interested too.

One tests I’ve always done is adding a bead of water and waiting a few seconds and wiping it off to see if the leather absorbs it. It will leave a wet stain until it dries up.
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What a great tip, I did this just to be on the safe side and after a few seconds I was able to wipe the water off without leaving anything behind.
 
accordman said:
One thing, the power button is extremely stiff. I have to put in a lot of pressure to lock the phone. Does anyone else have this issue? Does it break in over time? The volume buttons are great and require just the right amount of pressure however the power button is stiff as a rock.
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I had the same exact issue with one of my andars. All I did was placed a small folded paper inside as in the pic and my clicky woes disappeared.
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After being stuck in Melbourne Airport for 14 days with no updates, I finally received the Ryan London leather case, leather sleeve and glasses sleeve.

When I opened the package, the leather smell was amazing. Very happy with the colours that I have chosen.

The leather case is exactly as others have described in this thread. Buttons are clickly and I can't wait to see it patina.

The leather case does feel a bit dry though. Will Kiwi leather conditioner make it more supple?

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Boardiesboi said:
After being stuck in Melbourne Airport for 14 days with no updates, I finally received the Ryan London leather case, leather sleeve and glasses sleeve.

When I opened the package, the leather smell was amazing.

Very happy with the colours that I have chosen.

The leather case does feel a bit dry though. Will Kiwi leather conditioner make it more supple?

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Honestly just day to day use with the oils of your hands will do the trick. My black RL case started off real dry as well and about 3 days later I could tell a huge difference.
 
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Just ordered my first ever Bullstrap Sienna. I’m still rocking an iPhone 11 because I really don’t like the square sides on the current phones. Bullstraps Amazon Canada store has them for $62 including duty and taxes. That about half what it would normally cost for us in Canada. Looking forward to it. Rumour has it iPhone 15 will have curves again so maybe I’ll upgrade then.
 
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accordman said:
Man thank you for this tip. I just ripped off a small piece of a paper towel and stuck it where the power button goes and bang what a difference. Thanks for this idea
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Glad it worked out for you! This works with many cases with clicking issues. I do this with my Caudabe synthesis as well.
 
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iFone88 said:
Mine has now left China.

I would be hopeful of delivery next week but with Royal Mail being all over the place likely to be between Christmas and New Year but more probable first week of January
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Touchdown in the UK

Hoping Royal Mail get their act together and they deliver before Christmas!
 
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Boardiesboi said:
After being stuck in Melbourne Airport for 14 days with no updates, I finally received the Ryan London leather case, leather sleeve and glasses sleeve.

When I opened the package, the leather smell was amazing. Very happy with the colours that I have chosen.

The leather case is exactly as others have described in this thread. Buttons are clickly and I can't wait to see it patina.

The leather case does feel a bit dry though. Will Kiwi leather conditioner make it more supple?
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Awesome looking case. Has anyone had any issues with these Ryan London cases not staying tight on iPhone 14P's? I just commented on the apple leather case thread as I too have returned two that were defective. Hoping this Ryan is a perfect alternative. Thanks for any feedback.
 
Chinaski561 said:
Awesome looking case. Has anyone had any issues with these Ryan London cases not staying tight on iPhone 14P's? I just commented on the apple leather case thread as I too have returned two that were defective. Hoping this Ryan is a perfect alternative. Thanks for any feedback.
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All of mine have fit perfectly and have been way more snug on the corners than Apple’s.
 
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