If they are still using the same leather as before it will age really nicely. Give it a week of daily use and it will really soften
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Leather Cases - Patina Proud Photos
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It just looks so ugly but to each their own. One thing I noticed was the BS in this video rocks a bit when placed on the table while my techwoven has no wobble and I think most cases with the wider cutout wouldn't have that problem as well.
Another issue with the BS/Lucky Coin design is that the holes for the flash and LIDAR collection lint and dust easily. Going to keep this case on for the next couple of weeks as I’m going to be traveling, but I’ll likely take it off once I’m back home.
That’s one advantage of the new design, the glass camera surround used to always hold dust where as with the aluminium I’ve not noticed anything (yet). But I agree, the BS design is going to trap dust etc behind it and against the aluminium.
Also for anyone considering the Lonli Edition, be warned it doesn’t feel like leather, doesn’t smell like leather and has a very strange coating applied. The design of the case is great, but the feel is not for me.
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I just got my Lonli Edition. It’s made of a pretty plush leather. Not like crazy horse or bullstrap. It’s just very soft.
No connectivity issues, speed is the same with or without case. Buttons are lined with a covering so they don't directly touch the aluminum. Yesterday, it felt weird to the touch like a coating but today, it seems like it wore off and it's a much better leather grip feeling.
No connectivity issues, speed is the same with or without case. Buttons are lined with a covering so they don't directly touch the aluminum. Yesterday, it felt weird to the touch like a coating but today, it seems like it wore off and it's a much better leather grip feeling.
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Decoded delivery window missed. Shocking. Moved seamlessly from the Netherlands to Iowa then just stopped. Fred would be so sad.
Edit: FedEx guy just pulled up and delivered a package next door. Ohhhh the salt.
Edit: FedEx guy just pulled up and delivered a package next door. Ohhhh the salt.
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In today, some Belemay cases from Amazon. Left to right:
Vegetable Tanned - Bourbon Brown
Crazy Horse - Rustic Brown
Crazy Horse - Pine Green
The vegetable tanned case has a typical smooth finish, whereas the crazy horse cases have a soft, felt like surface. Really great feel and grip. Scratches basically just touching it but wipes away. Curious how well it will hold up long term though.
As another user noted a couple pages back, the buttons on the crazy horse cases aren't great. Very firm and stick out. The green is better than the brown, so its probably hit or miss on a case by case basis. These two cases are a lot tighter than the other so that probably contributes.
Disappointed in the color of the bourbon brown - did not expect it to have the red tone. The color in the product images is the same as the Rustic Brown and the box says "coffee" so 🤷♂️.
Going to be keeping the rustic brown, though I may play the button lottery and order another. As I've used it throughout the day its gotten a little better though.
Vegetable Tanned - Bourbon Brown
Crazy Horse - Rustic Brown
Crazy Horse - Pine Green
The vegetable tanned case has a typical smooth finish, whereas the crazy horse cases have a soft, felt like surface. Really great feel and grip. Scratches basically just touching it but wipes away. Curious how well it will hold up long term though.
As another user noted a couple pages back, the buttons on the crazy horse cases aren't great. Very firm and stick out. The green is better than the brown, so its probably hit or miss on a case by case basis. These two cases are a lot tighter than the other so that probably contributes.
Disappointed in the color of the bourbon brown - did not expect it to have the red tone. The color in the product images is the same as the Rustic Brown and the box says "coffee" so 🤷♂️.
Going to be keeping the rustic brown, though I may play the button lottery and order another. As I've used it throughout the day its gotten a little better though.
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Wow, these look great!
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The Rustic brown one looks great! It's a shame we can't get this one in Canada. Best we have is the vintage brown variant.
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Looks like my Ryan London will not be arriving due to the Canada Post strike. In fact, it’s already been sent back to the UK. I got the black because I specifically DONT like patina.
Are there any leather cases that don’t patina much like the Apple cases? Mujjo? I don’t get the appeal of the case looking like you’ve been walking around for weeks with it between your ass cheeks. Some of you seem to love that, but that’s not for me lol.
Are there any leather cases that don’t patina much like the Apple cases? Mujjo? I don’t get the appeal of the case looking like you’ve been walking around for weeks with it between your ass cheeks. Some of you seem to love that, but that’s not for me lol.
Classic is treated with a coating that prevents patina. Probably best for people that always want to maintain the original case look. Edition is untreated and patinas.
Lonli classic specifically says they don’t patina. Also anything vegan cactus leather doesn’t patina much too.
Has anyone ordered and received a Bluebonnet case? There doesn't seem to be any user photos here or elsewhere online, I'm guessing they haven't started shipping?
the bullstrap minimalist case in ocean colorway for 17 pro
very nice, but not for me -- so it is available f0r s@le
very nice, but not for me -- so it is available f0r s@le
For those who may be interested in the Nomad leather back, they just posted a video on instagram which clearly shows the camera rim protruding and not sitting flush with the phone. Don’t know how it got past QC
Lonli Pebbled Leather can be ordered off Amazon.ca as well to avoid Canada Post. I got one a week prior to the iPhone release and they do not patina.
LONLI Urban | Pebbled Leather - European Genuine Pebbled Leather Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max - [Built-in Camera Control and Compatible with Magsafe] - Mountain Tree
Introducing the LONLI Pebbled Leather Case for iPhone, a perfect blend of style and protection. Made from premium cowhide leather with a distinctive litchi grain pattern, this case elevates your phone to new levels of sophistication. The grained texture not only adds a touch of elegance but also ...
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I’m not normally a matchy-matchy person, but I’m enjoying the Andar Aspen on my Air a bunch, and I was sitting on some reward points, so I went for the matching AirPods case.
Oh geez. I just got a case from Belemay, and it seemed really nice...
Then I noticed that the MagSafe magnets are in the wrong place. The magnets are way too high up, which means nothing will stick because the camera plateau is in the way. My battery pack falls right off and it won't stay on my car mount.
I checked reviews on Amazon and a few people mentioned magnets being in the wrong spot. It unfortunately has a ton of garbage and/or fake 5/5 reviews from people claiming the case is perfect.
Is it possible to relocate magnets? I'm guessing I'd have to rip the inside felt off. But if there is a plastic shell on the inside with the magnet shape cut into it, I won't be able to move the magnets down.
Edit1: looking at the previous posts from other people with Belemay cases - did you check the MagSafe magnets? Are they even in the right spot?
Edit2, tested some more:
* Belemay Handcrafted Full-Grain Vegetable-Tanned Leather Case: MagSafe magnets way too high, unusable.
* Belemay Handcrafted Premium Textured Leather Case: MagSafe magnets are in the correct position (the case is incredibly tight fit on my phone, almost too small).
* Belemay Handcrafted Crazy Horse Leather Case: MagSafe magnets are too high. Not as high as the first case, but still unusable.
I have a 4th one, "Belemay Handcrafted Premium Tumbled Leather Case", coming tomorrow. I don't have high hopes for it.
and Edit3:
* Belemay Handcrafted Premium Tumbled Leather Case: MagSafe magnets are too high. Not as high as the first case, but still unusable.
That is 4 out of 4 cases that I would not want to use from this company. 3 out of the 4 have their magnets in the wrong spot.
Even if I ignore MagSafe, the second case is just too tight for me to comfortably use, and all of them have buttons that stick out too far. You can can even stick your fingernail under the button (between it and the case), which really gives the impression that these can snag on something and get ripped out.
Then I noticed that the MagSafe magnets are in the wrong place. The magnets are way too high up, which means nothing will stick because the camera plateau is in the way. My battery pack falls right off and it won't stay on my car mount.
I checked reviews on Amazon and a few people mentioned magnets being in the wrong spot. It unfortunately has a ton of garbage and/or fake 5/5 reviews from people claiming the case is perfect.
Is it possible to relocate magnets? I'm guessing I'd have to rip the inside felt off. But if there is a plastic shell on the inside with the magnet shape cut into it, I won't be able to move the magnets down.
Edit1: looking at the previous posts from other people with Belemay cases - did you check the MagSafe magnets? Are they even in the right spot?
Edit2, tested some more:
* Belemay Handcrafted Full-Grain Vegetable-Tanned Leather Case: MagSafe magnets way too high, unusable.
* Belemay Handcrafted Premium Textured Leather Case: MagSafe magnets are in the correct position (the case is incredibly tight fit on my phone, almost too small).
* Belemay Handcrafted Crazy Horse Leather Case: MagSafe magnets are too high. Not as high as the first case, but still unusable.
I have a 4th one, "Belemay Handcrafted Premium Tumbled Leather Case", coming tomorrow. I don't have high hopes for it.
and Edit3:
* Belemay Handcrafted Premium Tumbled Leather Case: MagSafe magnets are too high. Not as high as the first case, but still unusable.
That is 4 out of 4 cases that I would not want to use from this company. 3 out of the 4 have their magnets in the wrong spot.
Even if I ignore MagSafe, the second case is just too tight for me to comfortably use, and all of them have buttons that stick out too far. You can can even stick your fingernail under the button (between it and the case), which really gives the impression that these can snag on something and get ripped out.
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No issue with magsafe postion here, although I only use it on a Belkin 3 in 1 stand which has a pretty small puck.
Here is my Crazy Horse next to a Dbrand Ghost and generic Torras case. The faint worn in ring is in roughly the same spot as the other two.
That being said, I will echo your other complaints. The case is very tight and hard to remove, and the buttons are exactly like you describe - firm and stick out more than other cases, with a hairline gap under the power button. I mentioned in my other post the Green Crazy Horse I bought did not have this kind of button issue, so it could be a QC thing.