Just got my Grip for the iP6+ with the London color. It was one of the stock colors when I ordered it, and I got it in less than a weak.
I've been a fan of the Apple leather case, which I still have, and when I first noticed the cutouts on the vaja web site for the top, the bottom, and the buttons on both sides, I thought it might detract a bit from the look. But now that I've had this for a day or so, I'm really getting to like them.
My current opinion is that those cutouts reveal more of the iPhone's natural beauty, and make the buttons far easier to access than on any of the other cases I've had. The cutouts don't significantly reduce the protection IMO.
For those still interested, their IS a slight lip on mine that fully protects the glass when laying on a flat surface, and in comparison to the Apple leather case, my take is that the Vaja is very slightly thicker. I'd guess half a mm. I absolutely don't notice that difference as I'm carrying it or using it. I had to look at them very closely, side by side, to see that (if I DID see it). It's really trivial IMO.
I'm VERY much enjoying both the look and feel of this case.
Pics would be awesome! What color iPhone do you have? The grip in London is exactly what I'm looking for and also the comparison to the apple leather case is what I have questions about. Thanks!