Over the next few weeks you will notice it getting more waxy, tacky. It’s definitely quite dry and slippery at first but after using mine for a month it has an awesome grip and texture now.
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Over the next few weeks you will notice it getting more waxy, tacky. It’s definitely quite dry and slippery at first but after using mine for a month it has an awesome grip and texture now.
Yes, that its what real leather does. I can't wait for my Bullstrap to look like that. Patience is the hardest part.
This is the YMW crazy horse from AliExpress. I didn’t think a case from China for $25 would turn out better than the Apple case or my $50 Andar one. I’m not even using the Andar anymore.
Looks like the leather has smoothed out with use; like that a lot
Haven’t seen anyone mention Keyway Designs’ Full Leather Whiskey case or Distil Union’s Wally Junior MagSafe wallet, so I thought I would share my combo. This is roughly 3 months of daily use so far. Also tossed in a pic of my wallet new next to my son’s version several months in (he uses it as a fidget toy and always has it in hand, haha).
I’ve had Apple brown leather cases and MagSafe wallets over the years and this combo of Keyway and Distil is by far my favorite. Love the pull tab on the wallet.
Links: https://www.keywaydesigns.com/products/full-leather-case-whiskey-iphone-14-pro-max
distilunion.com
I’ve had Apple brown leather cases and MagSafe wallets over the years and this combo of Keyway and Distil is by far my favorite. Love the pull tab on the wallet.
Links: https://www.keywaydesigns.com/products/full-leather-case-whiskey-iphone-14-pro-max
Wally Junior — MagSafe
Carry 1 to 4 cards securely, access them without removing the wallet from your phone, and remove it to wirelessly charge. It even makes your iPhone compatible with most magnetic car mounts.
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Whenever I see “X” now, it reminds me of Elon Musk and Twitter rebranding.
And don't ever ever 'clean' it or 'condition' it. Let it be, it'll turn into something great.
There’s nothing like a fresh Bullstrap. Enjoy the journey!
Beautiful!
I’m still using my Ryan London, by far the best leather case for me this year. iPad is charging (from flat 😣) so I’ll have pictures in a few minutes.
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Thank you! Yours looks great as well. And I love how bullstraps and Ryan London cases also look really sharp with the apple leather wallet as well. 😎
I’m still kinda pissed they’ve chosen to launch 13’s with Sierra Blue instead of this… and I’m not even a huge fan of a green color 😅Sequoia green 13PM Apple leather case
Love the case!
Side note, and weird question I know... but are those "Hey Dude" shoes in the background? Are they as comfy as they look? I'm so tempted to try them.
Okay back to leather talk. Love the case.... Surely someone from Apple is on this forum and see all the beautiful non-apple cases and thinks "Man we gotta go back to real leather".
They are! My second and third pair to be accurate. My first pair I got for Christmas last year and they were a touch too small so the wife came home with two more pairs in the right size.
They’re the new Crocs. Everybody should have at least one pair.
Also, agreed on the leather. I have an Ink Apple case and just cannot ignore the difference in quality.
Looks gorgeous waiting for mine; what kind of faults warrant a replacement case from them?
You don’t even need to send pics. Just saw you want one of your replacements. You just have to fill out a fast warranty claim with order #, email etc
Just like that I’m back to using my midnight apple leather case. I was using the olive silicone case from Apple (which I loved) for the past 3 and a half months but it started to become very shiny and show its age so I switched back to my leather case. Can’t get enough of it
So the laptop pad is actually a sleeve. Both that and the mini 6 sleeve were ordered from Amazon. Here’s the link
CataPurus Top Grain Leather 8.3" Slim Tablet Protective Case, Solid Minimalist Vintage Design, Fully Handmade, Compatible with 8.3" iPad Mini 6 iPad Mini 7.9" & Other Tablets, Coffee 8.3 Inch https://a.co/d/i85ee7X
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I like this a lot. What color is this, brown or coffee? Also, how does it fit?
Thanks!
Bullstrap Bourbon iPhone 14 pro max. New phone, new case. I love the bourbon color. Can’t wait to see where this goes.
After 7 months Andar's looking great. I think next addition will be Bullstrap's MAVERICK. Looks gorgeous.
Sooooo I think I might have an issue… 😅 After seeing Forest and Sequoia green cases on 14 and 13 series iPhones here.. couldn’t help myself 🙈.
Unfortunately this one has no ‘stripes’ nor creases, actually I’ve never seen leather case as smooth as this one and it’s super slippery, almost like a plastic 😳 (~3months Midnight v. day 1 Sequoia Green)
Unfortunately this one has no ‘stripes’ nor creases, actually I’ve never seen leather case as smooth as this one and it’s super slippery, almost like a plastic 😳 (~3months Midnight v. day 1 Sequoia Green)
