Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos

[bmac4]

I agree. Apple leather cases were an automatic buy for me, even when they changed to a manufacturing process that didn't patina and wore pretty ugly. They still fit perfectly and felt nice.

I ordered 5 cases and fit, leather quality, and features are just not all there.

For me, Andar is the winner and I will be 100% happy when I receive the newer action button version. I don't mind the extra thickness because it's a bit more protection and it shows the leather is probably the full grain they are advertising. A thinner case is more likely to be a thin layer of leather than will not hold up or patina. I would hold fire on Bullstrap until they confirm what the disconnect is between their packaging and their site, but if they are selling top grain at that price thats a no go. I know some people prefer the open bottom, but that's not for me.

I wish Apple would re-introduce their new "eco friendly" leather cases next year....made from the hides of all the cows we are going to eat anyway around the world....

But still, having a case that has even better leather has been a plus for me as I enjoy the way it feels in hand more than Apple's and even more than the bare titanium.

Yeah I agree on almost all that.

So the Andar, I didn’t mind the thickness that much, I guess it just didn’t seem that it had just that perfect polish of fit like Apple, but I think it’s the closest thing we have. What color did you get?

As for the leather from Apple, the thing that makes no since to me is that leather product is there whether Apple uses it or not. They haven’t stopped anything by not having leather in their product lines. I don’t know how this helps the environment at all. I will spare my feelings about their environmental stance here, but this one really makes zero sense.

At the very least, just get rid of Finewoven and bring some kind of premium material back that actually is worth having in a case.

 

[fdw777]

I just received the Wiiuka Skiin case. The touch is more similar to some kind of suede texture... I'm not sure whether it will develop a patina over time or if the leather will end up getting damaged at the corners and areas that experience the most wear with use.

In my case, the lip around the cameras is too big for the magsafe stand I have in my desktop and bedroom.

I have tried to show the look of the natural titanium and the case, which I think no one showed before. Sorry my screen protector has so much dust, it is not the best I have had !

P.S: It is a really beautiful case that looks gorgeous with the natural titanium BTW !

P.P.S: Bought it at Amazon.de , which ships to all Europe.


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I want one....how do I get it in Texas?

 

[mikext]

Since people have brought it up so much recently, has anyone here reached out to customer service to get a definitive answer on whether the Bullstrap cases are actually top-grain or full-grain?

 

[ChiLLon]

I wish Apple would re-introduce their new "eco friendly" leather cases next year....made from the hides of all the cows we are going to eat anyway around the world....

This is already the case. Calf and cow leather is all a byproduct of meat production.

 

[mjpearce023]

Same, refuse to upgrade until I find a leather case worth upgrading to.

What other cases are you gonna try?

Waiting on this case to get back in stock. I’ve seen some reviews saying it’s thin and has the action button covered.

Full Leather Case - Whiskey - iPhone 15 Pro

This premium Full Grain Leather iPhone 15 Pro MagSafe case features a fully wrapped Whiskey Brown design with metal accents and a microfiber lining. The oil-tan leather will develop a beautiful patina over time as you carry it along on all your travels.

www.keywaydesigns.com

Waiting on blue bonnet cases to respond to my question about the action button being covered or a cutout. It says 4 to 6 weeks before they ship

The Minimalist Full-Grain Leather iPhone MagSafe Case - Saddle Tan

Wrapped in premium full-grain leather, this iPhone case will age beautifully over time, developing a character that matches your lifestyle.

bluebonnetcase.com

Edit: almost forgot I preordered this leather skin too. I really like the feel of the 15pro without a case but have a problem with it sliding out of my pocket.

iPhone 15 Pro Skins, Wraps & Covers » dbrand

When people want iPhone 15 Pro skins, they come to dbrand. Why? We've got the best customizable iPhone 15 Pro skin and free shipping. Buy yours today.

dbrand.com

 

[bmac4]

Waiting on this case to get back in stock. I’ve seen some reviews saying it’s thin and has the action button covered.

Full Leather Case - Whiskey - iPhone 15 Pro

This premium Full Grain Leather iPhone 15 Pro MagSafe case features a fully wrapped Whiskey Brown design with metal accents and a microfiber lining. The oil-tan leather will develop a beautiful patina over time as you carry it along on all your travels.

www.keywaydesigns.com

Waiting on blue bonnet cases to respond to my question about the action button being covered or a cutout. It says 4 to 6 weeks before they ship

The Minimalist Full-Grain Leather iPhone MagSafe Case - Saddle Tan

Wrapped in premium full-grain leather, this iPhone case will age beautifully over time, developing a character that matches your lifestyle.

bluebonnetcase.com

I like everything about the Keyway Design except the logo embossed on the back.

Funny I almost bought a Blue Bonnet case for my 14 pm last year, but I didn’t know anything about them, so I never did. It looks super promising. Let me know if you hear back about the action button.

 

[MrsMurphy]

I remember watching you post these photos back in 2021 and thinking its gorgeous but man that patina is happening fast. I was worried it would look like black leather in under a year.

Got the 13 mini few months later so I didn’t use it long enough but it probably would have looked like black or at least very dark brown leather in under a year.

 

[bmac4]

Waiting on this case to get back in stock. I’ve seen some reviews saying it’s thin and has the action button covered.

Full Leather Case - Whiskey - iPhone 15 Pro

This premium Full Grain Leather iPhone 15 Pro MagSafe case features a fully wrapped Whiskey Brown design with metal accents and a microfiber lining. The oil-tan leather will develop a beautiful patina over time as you carry it along on all your travels.

www.keywaydesigns.com

Waiting on blue bonnet cases to respond to my question about the action button being covered or a cutout. It says 4 to 6 weeks before they ship

The Minimalist Full-Grain Leather iPhone MagSafe Case - Saddle Tan

Wrapped in premium full-grain leather, this iPhone case will age beautifully over time, developing a character that matches your lifestyle.

bluebonnetcase.com

Edit: almost forgot I preordered this leather skin too. I really like the feel of the 15pro without a case but have a problem with it sliding out of my pocket.

iPhone 15 Pro Skins, Wraps & Covers » dbrand

When people want iPhone 15 Pro skins, they come to dbrand. Why? We've got the best customizable iPhone 15 Pro skin and free shipping. Buy yours today.

dbrand.com

I found a review for Blue Bonnet from Imore, and if they have the action button cover, this will be an amazing choice.

Bluebonnet Full-Grain Leather MagSafe Case review: A love affair with leather

Review: The iPhone feels as good as it looks in the Bluebonnet Leather MagSafe Case. This silky leather is grippy, smooth, and self-healing.

www.imore.com

Sounds very much like the Apple Leather case.

 

[kvlq]

Waiting on this case to get back in stock. I’ve seen some reviews saying it’s thin and has the action button covered.

Full Leather Case - Whiskey - iPhone 15 Pro

This premium Full Grain Leather iPhone 15 Pro MagSafe case features a fully wrapped Whiskey Brown design with metal accents and a microfiber lining. The oil-tan leather will develop a beautiful patina over time as you carry it along on all your travels.

www.keywaydesigns.com

I want this so bad, but they are not delivering to EU...
Amazon also doesnt have it...

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

Yeah the fit and feel is really close to the apple case. I’m guessing yours has the crazy big cutouts for the speakers too? That’s the reason I am thinking about returning mine.
I sent a message to blue bonnet cases asking how they are handling the action button. If it’s not a cutout I’ll preorder from them. Also waiting on keyway to get their 15pro leather cases back in stock.

I've got a Keyway on order.... man that Whiskey color is hot! The patina photos on the customer review page are promising too.

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

I found a review for Blue Bonnet from Imore, and if they have the action button cover, this will be an amazing choice.

Bluebonnet Full-Grain Leather MagSafe Case review: A love affair with leather

Review: The iPhone feels as good as it looks in the Bluebonnet Leather MagSafe Case. This silky leather is grippy, smooth, and self-healing.

www.imore.com

Sounds very much like the Apple Leather case.

The Keyway website shows pics of the action button on the case. Its a normal button just like the volume and power buttons.

 

[bmac4]

The Keyway website shows pics of the action button on the case. Its a normal button just like the volume and power buttons.
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But they have that ugly X embossed on the back. It sticks up off the case.

 

[mfrank29]

Yeah I agree on almost all that.

So the Andar, I didn’t mind the thickness that much, I guess it just didn’t seem that it had just that perfect polish of fit like Apple, but I think it’s the closest thing we have. What color did you get?

As for the leather from Apple, the thing that makes no since to me is that leather product is there whether Apple uses it or not. They haven’t stopped anything by not having leather in their product lines. I don’t know how this helps the environment at all. I will spare my feelings about their environmental stance here, but this one really makes zero sense.

At the very least, just get rid of Finewoven and bring some kind of premium material back that actually is worth having in a case.

I got the Camel. Keep in mind that perfect polished uniform finish from apple o the later leather case was less of a real full grain leather finish and more like a veneer. IF you liked that, yeah this will look less polished. I prefer the more nature imperfect leather feel, but I get what you mean.

Agreed on the Apple's leather stance...

 

[mfrank29]

This is already the case. Calf and cow leather is all a byproduct of meat production.

Lol yes I know. I just meant Apple would spin their marketing that way to backtrack and convince us that their leather is more eco friendly.

 

[bmac4]

I got the Camel. Keep in mind that perfect polished uniform finish from apple o the later leather case was less of a real full grain leather finish and more like a veneer. IF you liked that, yeah this will look less polished. I prefer the more nature imperfect leather feel, but I get what you mean.

Agreed on the Apple's leather stance...

Yeah I found out quickly that the Full Grains didn’t feel like Apples, which is fine. I just prefer what Apple was doing. Whatever they call their process is, it just fits great in hand.

The Camel is the one I would go for with Andar. Looks great.

 

[Bradyy91]

I’ve had my Maverick case for about a week on the natural titanium 15 pro and I’m really happy with the color combination in person. I’ve always used the black Apple leather cases up until now, but this seems really nice.

This will probably patina for me slower than most as I’m only really using it when I’m not home but I’m interested to see how the color changes. In direct sunlight it has an olive color that I think looks good.

The buttons are black and they also cover the action button in case those don’t come through in my pictures.

I’ve seen some questions regarding the top vs. full grain…the box mine was delivered in says top grain.

Hopefully this helps!

How would you compare the thickness and weight compared to the Apple leather cases? I too have only used Apple leather up till this point, I ordered my bullstrap a week or so ago and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival.

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

But they have that ugly X embossed on the back. It sticks up off the case.

Call me crazy but I kinda like the "X". Its unique and I'm okay with that. I'll have one in my hands next week and will report back on how it feels in hand and if the logo causes any issues with Magsafe items.

 

[kvlq]

Is there a way to get this Keyway case in EU?

 

[AndrewR23]

The X reminds me of twitter and that idiot owner so thats a no go for me. My search continues

 

[mikext]

I found a review for Blue Bonnet from Imore, and if they have the action button cover, this will be an amazing choice.

Bluebonnet Full-Grain Leather MagSafe Case review: A love affair with leather

Review: The iPhone feels as good as it looks in the Bluebonnet Leather MagSafe Case. This silky leather is grippy, smooth, and self-healing.

www.imore.com

Sounds very much like the Apple Leather case.

Too bad their logo looks like Beats By Dre and is right in the center of the case

EDIT: I guess there's only a logo in the review photos? So, the case normally doesn't have the logo imprinted on the back?

 

[BankerCat3]

How would you compare the thickness and weight compared to the Apple leather cases? I too have only used Apple leather up till this point, I ordered my bullstrap a week or so ago and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival.

I would say its a little thicker with approximately the same weight.

The 12 pro that I upgraded from (with and without the case) "feels" heavier than the 15 pro regardless so I don't think you'll notice any negatives when it comes to the weight. The only real difference between them that I find in my day-to-day is the lack of the bottom lip which I'm personally ok with. I know others are adamant that they want that coverage and the lack of that is a deal breaker.

Hopefully you enjoy your new case!

Edit: context regarding the 12 pro

 

[mjpearce023]

I like everything about the Keyway Design except the logo embossed on the back.

Funny I almost bought a Blue Bonnet case for my 14 pm last year, but I didn’t know anything about them, so I never did. It looks super promising. Let me know if you hear back about the action button.

I would prefer no logo but there is going to be some kind of compromise with any of these cases.
The blue bonnet case looks to be the most promising but I sent a message on there website last week and never got a response so I emailed them yesterday and still nothing. They have a 20% off coupon code (thankyou) so I’d like to get it ordered.

Too bad their logo looks like Beats By Dre and is right in the center of the case

EDIT: I guess there's only a logo in the review photos? So, the case normally doesn't have the logo imprinted on the back?

Most of the pictures look like the back has no logo, just the bluebonnet on the side. I could live with the beats logo I guess.

 

[bmac4]

Too bad their logo looks like Beats By Dre and is right in the center of the case

EDIT: I guess there's only a logo in the review photos? So, the case normally doesn't have the logo imprinted on the back?

They changed it. That review was for the 13pm version. It’s been changed.

 

[bmac4]

I would prefer no logo but there is going to be some kind of compromise with any of these cases.
The blue bonnet case looks to be the most promising but I sent a message on there website last week and never got a response so I emailed them yesterday and still nothing. They have a 20% off coupon code (thankyou) so I’d like to get it ordered.



Most of the pictures look like the back has no logo, just the bluebonnet on the side. I could live with the beats logo I guess.

Yeah I wish they would respond to you. But guessing they are waiting this long, they are adding an action button.

 

[DR3MCLAREN]

Is there a way to get this Keyway case in EU?

Their website shows they ship internationally... so can you order direct? use the code "Insta20" and it will get you 20% off. Thats what I used yesterday.