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I think I won the case lottery on this one. Got my Saddle Brown open bottom Ryan London today, and man it looks incredible. The grain on it is maybe the best I have ever had. Wow, really impressed.

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The grain isn’t represented in photos like in person, but really good. Still think Ryan London offers the best leather case hands down.
Absolutely stunning!!!
 
I think I won the case lottery on this one. Got my Saddle Brown open bottom Ryan London today, and man it looks incredible. The grain on it is maybe the best I have ever had. Wow, really impressed.

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The grain isn’t represented in photos like in person, but really good. Still think Ryan London offers the best leather case hands down.
Yes sir! This is what I have on my natty titanium. RL just does saddle brown so superior to BS. RL patina is so rich and deep while the BS just looks dirty. Can’t wait to see your progression.
 
Yes sir! This is what I have on my natty titanium. RL just does saddle brown so superior to BS. RL patina is so rich and deep while the BS just looks dirty. Can’t wait to see your progression.

Thank you! I got the black RL when they first released the open bottom for the 16 pros, but the saddle brown was always going to be the case I went back for when they had stock. I can’t wait to see the patina. Funny enough, this is the first leather case I actually thought how could slow the patina process down. To me it looks that good out of the box.

How long have you had yours on your natty? Would love to see how yours is looking.
 
Are Bullstrap the only company that do a closed bottom with a leather camera ring?
 
Are Bullstrap the only company that do a closed bottom with a leather camera ring?
I believe satchel and page but I’ve heard from others that they are not very nice and they also have a really ugly bronze buttons
 
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My husband has Ryan London. He loves it. I am just not huge on the metal camera ring. They will have the cc button covered tho very soon which would be nice. But eh idk. I still like bullstrap aesthetics better. I think anyway 😂
Yeah I’m not a fan of metal camera rings either and while I have never had a problem with open bottom I’m just not a huge fan of how they look. I am however open to trying out RL’s new case that is coming out with CC button hopefully it doesn’t have a metal camera ring
 
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I believe satchel and page but I’ve heard from others that they are not very nice and they also have a really ugly bronze buttons
S&P is an open bottom case using very high quality leather. They also use black buttons, I think you might be thinking of another company. 👍
 
S&P is an open bottom case using very high quality leather. They also use black buttons, I think you might be thinking of another company. 👍
Oh yeah are right I meant Clayton and crume. My apologies
 
Thank you! I got the black RL when they first released the open bottom for the 16 pros, but the saddle brown was always going to be the case I went back for when they had stock. I can’t wait to see the patina. Funny enough, this is the first leather case I actually thought how could slow the patina process down. To me it looks that good out of the box.

How long have you had yours on your natty? Would love to see how yours is looking.
I have to snap some pics, on consistently for about a month. I just love the tone of the RL saddle brown case. You nailed it, even out of the box it looks luxurious.
 
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I have to snap some pics, on consistently for about a month. I just love the tone of the RL saddle brown case. You nailed it, even out of the box it looks luxurious.
Yes please send some photos when you get a chance. The only thing I would say is that this one is just a little dry out of the box. Weird because my black one brand new wasn't dry at all.
 
Yes please send some photos when you get a chance. The only thing I would say is that this one is just a little dry out of the box. Weird because my black one brand new wasn't dry at all.
yes! mine was also. I have a black one from RL as well that was not dry at all. However, the grain and pattern on my saddle brown was unmatched. I asked Jun..their CS guy if he could send me a few pics of the "Grainy" cases he had on hand and I was able to choose. RL CS is unmatched.
 
yes! mine was also. I have a black one from RL as well that was not dry at all. However, the grain and pattern on my saddle brown was unmatched. I asked Jun..their CS guy if he could send me a few pics of the "Grainy" cases he had on hand and I was able to choose. RL CS is unmatched.
Are you serious? Ok I will give RL all my business. That is incredible. I guess they knew I was a loyal customer and gave me the best. 😂
 
Yeah I’m not a fan of metal camera rings either and while I have never had a problem with open bottom I’m just not a huge fan of how they look. I am however open to trying out RL’s new case that is coming out with CC button hopefully it doesn’t have a metal camera ring
Unfortunately I think it will. If it didn’t that might have been a consideration for me too. That literally is the only reason I didn’t abandon my Bullstrap mission.
 
I know that has me intrigued as well!!
It's awesome, he has done that for me every year. I love a case with massive grain and or those tiger stripes. I'm confident that he would do the same for anyone. Jun is awesome. If the closed bottom case from RL with CC button has a camera cutout covered in leather I'd give it a go. Can't do the metal ring thing.
 
It's awesome, he has done that for me every year. I love a case with massive grain and or those tiger stripes. I'm confident that he would do the same for anyone. Jun is awesome. If the closed bottom case from RL with CC button has a camera cutout covered in leather I'd give it a go. Can't do the metal ring thing.
100% if they ditch the metal ring in a few weeks I’d be all in! And thanks for the tip. Is there a way to contact him directly so if I want to email him I can?
 
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I just emailed Ryan London to see if their updated cases will have a leather camera wrap versus the metal ring. If they ditched the ring it would be the perfect case!! I’d buy three right away if they did!!
 
100% if they ditch the metal ring in a few weeks I’d be all in! And thanks for the tip. Is there a way to contact him directly so if I want to email him I can?
Yup, if you email info@ryanlondon Jun gets all the emails and responds. Might be at a whacky time because of the time difference.
 
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