Exactly my experience after using these types of cases.Such a nice case, one of my most used last year. That said, I’ve become so acclimated to super skinny cases now that even going back to the Apple Silicone feels bulky.
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I'm tempted to try the Caudabe Veil case..........waiting for their Black Friday deals to hitSuch a nice case, one of my most used last year. That said, I’ve become so acclimated to super skinny cases now that even going back to the Apple Silicone feels bulky.
I haven’t tried the Veil myself, but I’ve heard that the cutouts are so close to the buttons that they make it difficult to press them.
What ultra thin cases would you say are worth looking at? Anything other than the pitaka/benks?Such a nice case, one of my most used last year. That said, I’ve become so acclimated to super skinny cases now that even going back to the Apple Silicone feels bulky.
I haven’t had much experience with these types of aramid fiber cases, but I’ll share a few thoughts.
I checked out a friend’s Latercase but never owned one. It looked nice, but the lack of MagSafe was a deal breaker for me. Thinborne is heavily promoted on social media, but I can’t help but feel like they’re rebranded AliExpress cases (they deny it). Then there are the no-name knock-offs on Amazon and AliExpress that I would advise against. I tried a couple of them, and they were pretty bad.
I believe that leaves Pitaka and Benks. Pitaka was the original, while Benks is a bit of a copycat, which is perfectly acceptable in my opinion. Benks are a better value, but I believe Pitaka has better quality control and a better finish (although others may disagree). Plus, I prefer their colors (totally subjective, of course).
That’s my two cents. 😊
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That’s fair enough but then there are other non clear cases which have the same issue. I don’t think it’s something that solely affects clear cases.
Caudabe button swap You know I must be bored over here
You know I must be bored over here 
Love the contrast on the button swap.Caudabe button swap
How does the Paragon compare to the Sport Magma?
The Paragon has better grip on the sides, both have slippery backs.
Is there a consensus for the best minimalist case? I’m thinking of either a banks or pitaka, I don’t want a plastic case like the veil.
To me the Paragon feels very thin, but it also feels more wide. The sides are very grippy and the back is smooth. The case fits very tight and snug. Biggest downside for me is the new camera button cutout is not that easy to access and the hole is large and unsightly. Also there is no lip, which some may not like because it won’t protect the glass.
Is the lip raised at all at the top and bottom? It was my understanding that the lip is flush along the sides, but raised at the top and bottom, similar to the Mous Limitless.
Just got an oh snap 4 luxe on a black Friday sale at Best Buy for $20
Did not realize ahead of time that it’s not only MagSafe but it’s adhesive. I will say the best part of this is the pass-through MagSafe charging and the stand function works well.
Did not realize ahead of time that it’s not only MagSafe but it’s adhesive. I will say the best part of this is the pass-through MagSafe charging and the stand function works well.
The lip is very slightly raised at the top and bottom, maybe about 1mm. Personally, I really like the design.
Open hole. But the hole is smooth not sharp at all. You don’t have to dig in and sliding is comfortable. All operating buttons have cut outs.
Anyways I’ve been wearing it for the past day or 2 and here’s some pics. I feel this is a very upscale clear case if there’s such a thing. This is the smoke clear case:
Power support also has this hybrid case which looks nice.
Which case and watch strap is that pls?
Power Support does have this with the CC and buttons for $76.00