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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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I don't think you go leather case if you're worried about drop protection tbh
I was going to say this and add Nomad that Nomad has TPU sides so it’ll have the most you’ll find with leather. If you’re dropping it down mountains or in rock piles it might be insufficient but for everyday drops you’re more than covered.
Refunding. They have a note in the box that you can contact them if you aren’t happy with it.
What a load of rubbish 😂😂
Of course it can be depending on how the leather is handled, oils and dirt etc.
Good leather isn't dry and thirsty as hell, which seems to be a thing with most cases these days. I am not saying the cases can't develop some darker spots in 4 weeks, I am saying it isn't normal because high quality full grain leather does not behave like that.
The leather that, for example, Ryan London uses is fine but it was delivered extremely dry. Of course it will develop a patina faster because it will literally suck your hands dry of oils and moisture. Is it normal though? Nah it isn't. I bet that leather is cheaper though, because no premium shoe or bag manufacturer will touch it.
So, signs of patina in 4 weeks can happen, but no one should use that as a metric for leather in general.
I know everybody likes to trash the quality of Apple’s leather but my ink case feels supple and just barely has some darker spots after almost a full year of usage.
My RL is black so can’t really comment on patina but it does have the shiny bits around the edges and where my fingers rest during normal usage.
My RL is black so can’t really comment on patina but it does have the shiny bits around the edges and where my fingers rest during normal usage.
Here is my Journey Leather Case with Apple Watch Series 8 with Kordiz full grain leather straps.
Nice setup. I’m imagining a space black phone in there for a full on midnight look.
Same; for an open bottom and a non-brown color, seems like the only game in town. Just ordered the Ocean, looking forward to it.
Do you mind sharing what seller you bought this from on aliexpress or sharing a link?
Here you go! They just relisted them. It’s the same seller I bought I from.
$11.00 | 1pcs Original quality Leather magnetic phone case For iPhone 15 15pro 15plus 15 Pro Max Plus Case Cover with Packaging
$11.00 | 1pcs Original quality Leather magnetic phone case For iPhone 15 15pro 15plus 15 Pro Max Plus Case Cover with Packaging
a.aliexpress.com
Installed my dbrand skin on Friday and been using it all weekend. The leather is not great, it feels more like suede and it scratches really easily. I’m guessing it’s just unfinished leather because it soaks up leather conditioner the second you put it on and gets really dark until it dries. The scratches go away when you put conditioner on. I am able to fit my Keyway on over it without any damage so far, it just slightly reduces the lip in the front. MagSafe accessories still work but my wallet seems to wiggle a little more than when it’s attached to a leather case. I
do love using the phone without a case and having the extra grip but the skin doesn’t feel nearly as good as my leather cases. I’m hoping the feel gets better with usage or maybe I should keep dumping leather conditioner on it until it’s completely saturated.
do love using the phone without a case and having the extra grip but the skin doesn’t feel nearly as good as my leather cases. I’m hoping the feel gets better with usage or maybe I should keep dumping leather conditioner on it until it’s completely saturated.
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My ocean Bullstrap for my 15PM is out for delivery today 😁
Yeah that’s why the first thing I did was test that I could still fit a case over it. I wanted to go caseless with the 15pro but the back glass was just too slippery. This solved that problem so I can at least go caseless around the house.
Pretty disappointed in Bullstraps quality. I set my phone down on my kitchen counter yesterday which must’ve had a little water on it. Noticed it immediately and dried it right away. Now I’m left with these spots. In 5+ years of using Apple Leather cases, this has never happened.
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Exactly. The Apple case didn't do this because it had an artificial coating on it.