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Zensō
Contributor
In my experience, the wood back plates show fewer fingerprints and hold up reasonably well to MagSafe. The aramid picks up fingerprints (like all black aramid cases) and starts showing a MagSafe wear mark fairly quickly.
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
Zensō
Contributor
You asked about practicality, not aesthetics. 😊
macher
macrumors 603
Hooterville
macrumors G4
Running Synthesis today.
Such an awesome case.
Still New Lol. No marks on frosted back.
Such an awesome case.
Still New Lol. No marks on frosted back.
Lyusi
macrumors 6502a
I hope they don't show up! I had this problem.
Very snug. Decent lip. Nice grip.
Always start with bottom corner. Get them in just below CC button. Slide the device down without touching the back.
Then just pop it in.
Plus i have skin installed on bottom corners and back maybe that helps.
Cobalt Blizzard
macrumors 6502a
I had two Synthesis cases, first one had loose bottom with visible aluminum bezel, free replacement from Caudabe support had perfect fit, but small parts of frosting started coming off after a week of use. Ended up selling both of them, had no reason to use them anyway since Paragon is so good.
I don't get how people can use the Paragon.
The case is just too slippery, especially with a big phone like the 17 Pro Max where you need grip.
I guess everybody has different hands lol/
macher
macrumors 603
I agree. Shame it doesn’t have same all around texture like the sides.
It’s more comfortable than the Sheath that’s for sure if you are comparing to other Caudabe offerings.
AE14
macrumors 68040
Totally disagree. I’m no Caudabe fan for this year, but the worst of the bunch for me was the paragon. If it’s on its back, it’s sliding everywhere and the back scratches like crazy. At least the sheath, which I’m no fan of, provides some texture.
That said, the beauty of cases is the subjectivity. If you like the paragon, that’s great, hope you enjoy it.
Yea the Sheath to me was the worst by a mile. Awkward as hell to hold (too boxy) as it adds way too much bulk plus just looks dated. It’s a pumice stone cover for your phone. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
AE14
macrumors 68040
Exactly- everyone is different. I work with a lot of people that use the OB Defender. I can’t understand that in this day and age. But hey, their phone, their choice.
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Zensō
Contributor
No, not specifically, but I have had a fabric backed version in the past (can’t remember the exact year). They’re fine, feel good in the hand, but I would stick with dark colors because naturally fabric will show discoloration over time.
Lyusi
macrumors 6502a
AE14
macrumors 68040
I lean towards Moft. Good fit, grip etc…. I do have apple care + as well
blaine07
macrumors 68040
Am I late to party or did Pitaka recently add a bunch of cases? I mean, change designs on same case?