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Twig Case vs Grove Bamboo case
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Very nice--thanks!
I know which one I want--the Vines design, but I keep dithering about which color. I have a white phone, and I'm leaning toward that black and white design--the other colors are beautiful, but man, that black and white really pops.
I know which one I want--the Vines design, but I keep dithering about which color. I have a white phone, and I'm leaning toward that black and white design--the other colors are beautiful, but man, that black and white really pops.
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My own Twig case came in today - a brown version of the Gate (non-bamboo). This thing is sweet, but I immediately rubbed the case with wlanut oil to help things darken before slipping it onto my phone. The case does fit pretty tightly, but didn't happen to deform my front/back screen protectors, save for some very minor bubbling on the bottom right of the front screen protector. I use the crystal power support ones, if anyone has been debating on whether to order.
Now I'm wondering if custom laser engraving can be done on the sides, instead of the back....
Now I'm wondering if custom laser engraving can be done on the sides, instead of the back....
Gotta say, I'm LOVINGG the twig cases. Definitely more my style and they are all soooo nicee! 
Best part, the leaf camera cutout. AMAZING!
Best part, the leaf camera cutout. AMAZING!It'll have to wait until I'm in front of my computer at home. Unless I suddenly become proficient in taking a picture of my phone... with my phone.....
Hey, I made that!
Happy to hear you like it. Those brown cases are arguably our coolest ones, as they age like Sean Connery - more sophisticated with every passing day. We don't recommend a back protector, and a front only if it fits inside the bezel area (not underneath). That said, we haven't seen any issues, but just wanted to be clear - it gets a bit tight. Inside bezel area is 112.5mm T x 55.5mm W in case anyone is looking for front screenies.
We don't currently offer side customization, but in the future? Probably.
We'll be posting photos of the new 5 case soon. It's pretty.
LOL! Well..... that back protector was already on there. plus, in case I decide to change cases or bumpers, I won't have to go through the hassle of putting a new one on or whatever. I can see what you mean about how snugly everything fits together but, to be honest, I wouldn't have known if you hadn't said anything. It's really sharp looking. I'll try to take some pics tonight, even if I have to take the case off (shouldn't taken them beforehand!).
I gotta say, that IS a nice case!
I really do love that brown color, though. After reading that the oils from your hand will gradually season the richlite and cause it to darken, I went straight for the walnut oil (no mineral oil allowed in my place) which is what I use on my cutting boards and rubbed it in by hand, which caused it to darken beautifully. I've taken the case off and given it another coat of oil, then took another picture. In natural light, the whole thing looks even darker than at the edges of the photo - keep in mind I've got fluorescents on in the background and put the flash on to highlight everything.
The camera on my phone is much better than the macbook.
I'm eventually going to get another iPhone... 5S or 6, we'll see. But if Twig ever offers side engraving, I'd want one done just that way, but with a plain back. More grip, but space on the backside to write notes in chalk or pencil. Could be fun.
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Is the i5 case skinnier than the one for the 4/4S? I would have assumed so since the phone it itself is skinnier, but it doesn't look like it in that photo.
It is. It's about the thickness of just the sides of our iP4 case (sans bevels and bezel). The camera adds 10 pounds.
How do you like the grip of the case? With the naked phone, always have the impression the phone is going to slide off my hand while I am on the phone, and I hate when the phone just slides off my pocket easily when I am sitting a certain way or laying in bed. Does the case provides enough friction to avoid those problems while not sticking too much in your pocket like those rubber cases?
PS: it's a bit of a repeat of a question i asked earlier, but would like the feedback of an actual user
Hopefully this case doesn't add a lot of bulk. Looking forward to a review. I have been case searching for a while now and this product seems to offer durability, good looks, wood , and a decent cost.
The thin factor is whats going to make it or break it for me.
, and a decent cost. The thin factor is whats going to make it or break it for me.
I gotta ask - any plans to offer these in the brown composite? These cases look amazing but I'm just not a fan of the black bezel on the white phones.