I too have been bouncing back and forth between the Apple Silicone and Caudabe Sheath and the silicone is really winning out for me. Magnet is better, grip is better (for me), thinner, lighter. Both look super good and both fit like a glove. Sheath definitely is more protective but I moved from regular pro to pro max size so i’m trying to keep it as minimal as i can. Will definitely keep both and maybe use the Sheath when i need more protection. Also have a paragon on preorder so excited about that too.
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I placed an order Thursday evening and got an email with a tracking number a couple hours later. That tracking number still only shows “label created” as of right now.
the sheath will be more durable and last long apple silicon tends to wear down over time and look bad
just a side note, i hate how most companies nowadays send out shipping notices when they only print a label. and then they actually ship a few days later. i’d rather get the tracking number when they really ship the item.
I had to ask and they told me 7 October. This after customer service AND the owner sent emails after my preorder just happy as clams to promise a 25 September ship date. 🙄
Is there anyone else out there who’s not a huge fan of the caudabe sheath? I usually end up buying one every year as I buy into the hype and reviews. Something about the sand paper texture, weight, and lack of lip (from a grip, not protection stand point) just inspires me to look elsewhere. I definitely appreciate the precise engineering that went into it.
🏼 looks awesomeCan you add a picture? I was torn between stone grey and the ultramarine and ultimately went with the stone grey. It’s nice but a little on the safe side.
The Dbrand Grip case is fantastic and they finally improved the magnet strength over the 14 version
To be honest I don't think its the “minimalistic ” case it used to be. Its pretty heavy now and I think the synthesis feels both lighter and thinner.
I’ll wait to see how they change it, right now I don’t mind the camera control cutout
I’m not as big a fan as I used to be. Over the years the Sheath has become progressively heavier, and then there are the recent QC issues such as the MagSafe bump, inconsistent buttons, and port misalignment. I still think it has just about the best fingerprint resistance and long term toughness, but the general drop in quality along with the camera control cutout have made it a pass for me this year. Perhaps later on, if it looks as if the QC issues from last year are cleaned up and they add a capacitive camera control cover, I’ll change my tune.
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Yesterday, I received a pebbled leather case from Amazon. This one is from Mobee but there are a few others on there that appear identical; the Mobee one had the fastest delivery so that's what I chose. The listing says that it's "top grain leather," and it does smell faintly of leather. The pebbled surface is comfortable to grip - much nicer than the Apple silicone case I've been using, which seems to slide around in my hand ever so slightly, as if it were coated in powder - and it's easy to extract it from a pocket quickly.
The camera control cutout is fine - not ideal, as it's not tapered so the button is a bit recessed, but I'm still able to half- and full press without any significant difficulty. And it's actually a good place to anchor the tip of my ring or middle finger while holding the phone one-handed; accidental presses of the camera control are quite unlikely. The metal buttons are nice an clicky, and while perhaps not as smooth around the edges as the buttons on my old Apple leather case, they're by no means sharp, and I like that both they and the camera surround are also blue.
I have a couple of other leather ones coming tomorrow, but for $25 this is probably a keeper even if I end up keeping one of the other ones as well.
The camera control cutout is fine - not ideal, as it's not tapered so the button is a bit recessed, but I'm still able to half- and full press without any significant difficulty. And it's actually a good place to anchor the tip of my ring or middle finger while holding the phone one-handed; accidental presses of the camera control are quite unlikely. The metal buttons are nice an clicky, and while perhaps not as smooth around the edges as the buttons on my old Apple leather case, they're by no means sharp, and I like that both they and the camera surround are also blue.
I have a couple of other leather ones coming tomorrow, but for $25 this is probably a keeper even if I end up keeping one of the other ones as well.
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I seen they are planning to get the Camera Control button covered as well. I will likely get one once it has been. By then the want to constantly show off the Desert Ti will have worn off a bit lol
All cases look whack without the camera control covered.
Yeah, the Sheath has gotten a little heftier. I still remember when it used to be so thin I was sometimes worried if it'd protect my phone enough. But, if anything, it's gotten better each year IMO. I haven't been seeing any drop in quality and I get one every year. Still easily my favorite case and will probably end up being my main case this year. It just checks all the boxes for me. My only complaint the last few years is that the buttons were a little stiff on my 15PM. Nothing terrible, but they could've been better. This year the metal buttons are perfect. They're clicky and look amazing. I honestly cannot find anything wrong with the case this year.
I've got a Paragon on the way, but I'm pretty sure I'll end up sticking with the Sheath. Don't really want anything else.
What's the appeal with Pitaka? I got one because they were so hyped up on here, but the one I got was a fingerprint magnet and I didn't love how sharp the edges felt.
I’ve seen lots of negative comments on the cutout for the camera control. How does it work for you?
I left a review on Amazon about the camera part being too sharp on the Pitaka case and they offered me a full refund without returning the case. I didn't expect this and wasn't my intention with my review at all.
That's what I call customer service and their margins must be huge considering haha
That's what I call customer service and their margins must be huge considering haha
Some lovely phone / case combos here. I started caseless for a day or two, then tried a Spigen Ultra Hybrid clear case, and now I have settled on this plum silicone case - with the teal phone nice for autumn / fall.
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