Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos

[accordman]

2.5 month old camel tan.
I have a real problem with this case. It is so slippery I’ve had so many close calls and so many times where I’ve dropped my phone because it just slips out of my hand.

I’ve dropped the phone more times in the past 2 months than I ever did in my past 20 years of owning a cellphone.

The scuffs and marks do not make the case any prettier. I may need to switch to silicone or something else soon.

 

[mistercoffee1]

Navy Andar Aspen on day 2:

It basically looks the same after a month and a half of use. I tried photographing it but it doesn't look any different. Plus, Navy is a tricky one to photograph since it often looks black.

It was slippery at first, but the grip got better after the second week with just enough grip without feeling sticky.
It's certainly not bulky or heavy, and I feel protected enough with the bottom being completely covered. No issues with the metal on the the camera surrounds, and the buttons feel great.
I can't guarantee that they'll all be the same, but I love mine.

 

[Brooke795]

2.5 month old camel tan.
I have a real problem with this case. It is so slippery I’ve had so many close calls and so many times where I’ve dropped my phone because it just slips out of my hand.

I’ve dropped the phone more times in the past 2 months than I ever did in my past 20 years of owning a cellphone.

The scuffs and marks do not make the case any prettier. I may need to switch to silicone or something else soon.

My apple leather seems to have a good grip. Idk if maybe Andar just has slicker leather than others..

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

My apple leather seems to have a good grip. Idk if maybe Andar just has slicker leather than others..

For me I find it depends on the conditions. My Bullstrap gets grippier the longer i hold it in my hand. But then if its in my jeans pocket for a while it gets slicker again. Likely because the fabric acts like a polishing cloth vs the sweat and oils on your skin being soaked into the leather.

 

[Brooke795]

For me I find it depends on the conditions. My Bullstrap gets grippier the longer i hold it in my hand. But then if its in my jeans pocket for a while it gets slicker again. Likely because the fabric acts like a polishing cloth vs the sweat and oils on your skin being soaked into the leather.

I’d literally throw money at bullstrap if they’d just close the bottom. Hubby too. Otherwise I love their cases

 

[maxrest]

Navy Andar Aspen on day 2:View attachment 2159648

It basically looks the same after a month and a half of use. I tried photographing it but it doesn't look any different. Plus, Navy is a tricky one to photograph since it often looks black.

It was slippery at first, but the grip got better after the second week with just enough grip without feeling sticky.
It's certainly not bulky or heavy, and I feel protected enough with the bottom being completely covered. No issues with the metal on the the camera surrounds, and the buttons feel great.
I can't guarantee that they'll all be the same, but I love mine.

That looks great! I was thinking of getting the Navy. I heard it has a hint of green in it, do you feel like that green color has disappeared a bit with the patina or is it still visible? I would immediately jump on this case if it was an actual navy.

 

[mistercoffee1]

That looks great! I was thinking of getting the Navy. I heard it has a hint of green in it, do you feel like that green color has disappeared a bit with the patina or is it still visible? I would immediately jump on this case if it was an actual navy.

That hint of green is mainly visible in bright sunlight. Indoors, it basically looks like a dark blue to black depending on the lighting. It pretty much looks like the photo above with indoor lighting.
I'd say that the color hasn't really changed for me since I bought it, but I imagine that over time it will just get even darker.

 

[AnthroMatt]

TUMI leather case + wallet combo. It’s sold as a set for $125, so $5 more than buying a case and wallet from Apple.

 

[mistercoffee1]

I heard it has a hint of green in it...I would immediately jump on this case if it was an actual navy.

This is the best I could do to capture this against something that is actually Navy, and this is outside in the sun:

Again, with indoor lighting it just gets even darker almost looking black. This is only a month and a half old.

 

[AnthroMatt]

This is the best I could do to capture this against something that is actually Navy, and this is outside in the sun:
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Again, with indoor lighting it just gets even darker almost looking black. This is only a month and a half old.

Go Pads!!

 

[LadyXeno]

Bullstrap Sienna color. Left is brand new for 14 Pro, right is a 13 Pro case from original case release in October 2021.

 

[TroyJam]

TUMI leather case + wallet combo. It’s sold as a set for $125, so $5 more than buying a case and wallet from Apple.

I love Tumi!
Kinda surprised we haven't seen any Vaja cases in this thread as well.

 

[LadyXeno]

Also bought my mom the South Beach/Flamingo Bullstrap case for her Deep Purple 14 Pro. It really does have a pencil eraser pink color to it. I like it a lot, but I would get it really nasty looking pretty fast due to my work conditions.

 

[Brooke795]

Just got my cloud Bullstrap for iPhone 13 Pro in silver. Super happy with this combination:

How is this aging for you? it sure looks pretty

 

[Brooke795]

Also bought my mom the South Beach/Flamingo Bullstrap case for her Deep Purple 14 Pro. It really does have a pencil eraser pink color to it. I like it a lot, but I would get it really nasty looking pretty fast due to my work conditions.
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I think it’s so pretty! I’m trying to talk myself into a BS

 

[maxrest]

This is the best I could do to capture this against something that is actually Navy, and this is outside in the sun:
View attachment 2159808

Again, with indoor lighting it just gets even darker almost looking black. This is only a month and a half old.

Okay that’s a nice shade! I was worried the green hue would be stronger but I like this. I’m really happy with my frosted clear case right now but, when I’m in the market for a new case, I’ll likely go with this. Thanks for the pictures!

 

[n1ghtrain]

Just received the YMW Dark Cherry. Another great color here! If you have second thoughts about them, just don't.

 

[natertots_]

Just ordered one, love the color. The stone gray MacBook cover is nice too

 

[Chrisjaylv]

Just ordered one, love the color. The stone gray MacBook cover is nice too

I also ordered it 😍

 

[Brooke795]

Ok guys I want to see it when it comes in.…

 

[Chrisjaylv]

Ok guys I want to see it when it comes in.…

I’ll post pics 😄!

 

[Brooke795]

I’ll post pics 😄!

Thanks! As well as impressions!!😁 ETA?

 

[Chrisjaylv]

Thanks! As well as impressions!!😁 ETA?

It’s supposed to be here by Monday 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

 

[Brooke795]

It’s supposed to be here by Monday 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Quick! That’s exciting!!

 

[86Hawkeye]

I just ordered the ink case for deep purple 14 pro. I already had the black wallet, but it's hardly ever on the phone. Still workable though if I want to attach it though.

Got the ink leather case for the Deep Purple iPhone 14 Pro. Looks awesome. Thought it might look too purple, but not at all. Actually makes the phone look LESS purple. Took the below picture with jeans and brown leather chair to see the contrast.