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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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Got my Torro black leather, I only buy black so the whole patina thing is not really my thing. Tried nomad tan.
This case probably won't change much maybe get duller, will be good for marks/scratches too.
In saying that this case is excellent for the money.
It's not a smooth leather as the nomad back but for full leather has good grip straight up.
Fits the from factor of the phone perfect. Feels great to hold.
Buttons good (not as flat as my symmetry) hard to better them.
Good on pinky
15 max is 38 grams, 6 less than my symmetry and smaller all round. FW is 30.
Smells good lol
And the magsafe is so good, best I have used on all the cases I have tried including FW, nomad,mujjo, symmetry few others can't remember.
Not showing a magsafe mark, I only use apple magsafe and the Brodit magsafe car holder/charger and it sticks like glue.
Definitely a keeper.
This case probably won't change much maybe get duller, will be good for marks/scratches too.
In saying that this case is excellent for the money.
It's not a smooth leather as the nomad back but for full leather has good grip straight up.
Fits the from factor of the phone perfect. Feels great to hold.
Buttons good (not as flat as my symmetry) hard to better them.
Good on pinky
15 max is 38 grams, 6 less than my symmetry and smaller all round. FW is 30.
Smells good lol
And the magsafe is so good, best I have used on all the cases I have tried including FW, nomad,mujjo, symmetry few others can't remember.
Not showing a magsafe mark, I only use apple magsafe and the Brodit magsafe car holder/charger and it sticks like glue.
Definitely a keeper.
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really nice case, have it in “cognac” nubuck (skiin MORE) and black leather (skiin).
the nubuck one develops patina very fast, a few days.
make sure you use the correct cleaning product. must be for nubuck. I’ve successfully tested RenewBuck by Timberland.
Hey guys im new around here i hope i dont bother you guys with this question i was wondering if you guys have any thoughts on using this acrylic paint to give my black apple leather case to Bring it back to Life.
Personally I've never found acrylic paints to be particularly durable or long lasting. I don't think it would last very long on a phone case to be honest.
do not paint your case, man
i have seen coments on this product and it has been used on wearables mostly custom sneakers and leather bags wich are items of daily use and have good coments on longevity
its just i dont like the patina on the ink leather case...i rather have that case painted black
I don’t know man, you don’t really touch sneakers and leather bags everyday constantly with your hand, so do keep in mind on that.
Plus the apple leather cases are using painted leather as well, so do make sure you strip all the paint and protective layers on the case if you really decide to paint it. But as time pass I’ll have to guess the ugly patina will happen all over again… just less noticeable with black colour.
Interesting shot there. The bottom going into the left side looks PU or some other material but the edge on the right looks more like full wrap leather.
Sad to see they did the same as RL when it comes to buttons which pretty much solidifies the notion these companies are all sourced from the same manufacturer(s).
I love my open bottom Bullstrap but I’d consider the closed variant if they could use the same wrapped buttons. Oh well.
Pictures of my YMW leather case from AliExpress…
Arrived quicker than expected, and is identical to the Bullstrap cases in feel, look and smell. Imagine a Sienna case, but with patina pre-applied using oils etc, and that's what this is. Buttons are excellent, all aligned, tight fit and strong magsafe.
Arrived quicker than expected, and is identical to the Bullstrap cases in feel, look and smell. Imagine a Sienna case, but with patina pre-applied using oils etc, and that's what this is. Buttons are excellent, all aligned, tight fit and strong magsafe.
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Pictures of my YMW leather case from AliExpress…
Arrived quicker than expected, and is identical to the Bullstrap cases in feel, look and smell. Imagine a Sienna case, but with patina pre-applied using oils etc, and that's what this is. Buttons are excellent, all aligned, tight fit and strong magsafe.
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My case is a different version YMW.
I have this same case, very nice, but be careful taking it off. The small thin piece near the charger port cracked inside (where leather is worn). The leather covering is still holding in place, but I imagine that will soon tear apart.
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My Keyway did the same thing after it was dropped and eventually broke all the way through.
Had my first drop with the nomad leather back on. Phone fell out of my pocket on to tile. Surprisingly the back didn’t pop off during the fall but the case did get a little banged up. Had to replace my screen protector and got one small scratch on the titanium but no real damage. I switched back to the bare case for now.
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I have received my Andar leather case in Moss Colour and I must say I am a little disappointed and might even return it
There are two little Black dots on the back of the case. I know leather marks up easily, but the case is new so there should be no markings. I also find the corners on the back of the case rough feeling and lighter in colour than the rest of the case..surely this cannot be right? The issues are not visible in pics and only visible when the case is in front of you.
There are two little Black dots on the back of the case. I know leather marks up easily, but the case is new so there should be no markings. I also find the corners on the back of the case rough feeling and lighter in colour than the rest of the case..surely this cannot be right? The issues are not visible in pics and only visible when the case is in front of you.