I wouldn’t consider it bulky at all. I don’t really have anything to compare it to, as my last phone was a 13pm and now I’m on a 15 pro, but “this is bulky” hasn’t crossed my mind.
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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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I'll second that the Keyway case is nice. The Slate looks great with a natural titanium phone. The buttons are clicky if a bit stiff initially. The fit is very tight and it's quite hard to take it off.
However, mine is about as grippy as a wet bar of soap. It feels like it wants to fly out of my hands. I applied some leather conditioner to it but that didn't make any difference once it soaked in. Maybe a couple of weeks of use will help but I switch cases often enough that it could be 6+ weeks until it reaches that point. I may just return it and see if any other companies come out with grey colored cases.
However, mine is about as grippy as a wet bar of soap. It feels like it wants to fly out of my hands. I applied some leather conditioner to it but that didn't make any difference once it soaked in. Maybe a couple of weeks of use will help but I switch cases often enough that it could be 6+ weeks until it reaches that point. I may just return it and see if any other companies come out with grey colored cases.
Mine was slippery for a couple days too but by day 3-4 the grip improved dramatically.
Post some photos of that color combo please
So got my Blue Bonnet in for my 14PM. Anyone that wants the Apple leather case feel, this is it. It’s the closest thing you can get to Apple. It’s a bit thicker, but offers more protections. Color is very similar to Apples Saddle Brown. Just have pics without the phone right now. If anyone wants the Apple feel on the 15PM, I would say this is it.
Only negative is metal buttons are stiff. Just need some break in.
Smells amazing! Full grain leather.
Only negative is metal buttons are stiff. Just need some break in.
Smells amazing! Full grain leather.
So you cant just ship back to Amazon since it was purchsed through Amazon? That is good to know because I was going to purchase the decoded case through Amazon because I though if i purchase through them I can just return like normal on amazon.
I purchased it through Decoded but they shipped it via Amazon lol
Oh ok that is strange. I wonder if had purchased through Amazon if they would have made you do the same thing.
I just got mine in today and I wouldn’t say it’s bulky. It’s not quite as thin as the 13 pro leather case but it’s pretty close. It’s definitely thinner than the andar aspen I had. The lip is raised a little more than the apple case but it doesn’t seem to impede swiping at all. The leather feels and smells great, very similar to the andar in that respect and definitely better than the alto and lonli edition that I have for the 15pro. I’ll need a couple days to really try it out.
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Def not, amazon has a sep return policy. Ill just take a $10 hit and sell it. But Im not paying $40 to ship it that far lol
Looks fantastic! Give it a few days and it will gain some grip and start the patina process.
I'm in the same situation with Decoded's clear case. The cost to ship it back is as much if not double the cost of the case. My order was also in limbo for 3 weeks, through multiple support emails asking what the heck is going on (with a response only from the first email), and then it arrived without me ever getting a shipping notification.
The clear case looks nice but it was the first time I put a case on a phone and it was an instant NOPE! It felt bad in my hands, rattly metal buttons with no protection for the phone buttons, and zero front screen lip protection. I've had a couple of their leather cases for my 12 Mini and they were nice. The brown was by far the nicer case than the black both from a looks, vastly better clicky buttons, and patina perspective. Shame they don't make a grey case but after the fiasco with their clear case I'm not sure I'll buy a case direct from them again.
The clear case looks nice but it was the first time I put a case on a phone and it was an instant NOPE! It felt bad in my hands, rattly metal buttons with no protection for the phone buttons, and zero front screen lip protection. I've had a couple of their leather cases for my 12 Mini and they were nice. The brown was by far the nicer case than the black both from a looks, vastly better clicky buttons, and patina perspective. Shame they don't make a grey case but after the fiasco with their clear case I'm not sure I'll buy a case direct from them again.
Spoke to Satchel and Page support and the iPhone 15 line of cases have been delayed. They are now expecting them to ship starting on October 30th. Huge bummer.
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Looks nice! Do you have a scale or calipers to measure weight and border thickness?
Yeah I agree with this case feeling like the older Apple cases. I had the saddle brown for the X, Xs and 11 pro and I was always so sad I had to start over with the patina each time.
That looks great! I’m a little frustrated they never responded to me. I may end up ordering one for the 15pro when they come in stock. I really like the Keyway but would prefer no branding on the back. I feel like I have to try them all now.So got my Blue Bonnet in for my 14PM. Anyone that wants the Apple leather case feel, this is it. It’s the closest thing you can get to Apple. It’s a bit thicker, but offers more protections. Color is very similar to Apples Saddle Brown. Just have pics without the phone right now. If anyone wants the Apple feel on the 15PM, I would say this is it.
Only negative is metal buttons are stiff. Just need some break in.
Smells amazing! Full grain leather.
Yeah their CS doesn’t seem great or maybe overwhelmed. Their shipping was slow, and I asked about that but never got a response.
It’s totally worth a try. I would definitely recommend. Closest thing I have gotten to Apple. It feels more like the Apple leather cases of old.
Here's the Slate Keyway 15 Pro case. I have applied some leather conditioner so the color may be slightly darker/richer but it's not by much. Especially with new leather.
The color is far more brown than the pictures on the Keyway site look. That may just be how the hide on my case absorbed the dye, but it's more of a tan-grey than full on grey.
The color is far more brown than the pictures on the Keyway site look. That may just be how the hide on my case absorbed the dye, but it's more of a tan-grey than full on grey.
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