The iPhone Case is wrapped in leather all the way to the edges. There is no
silicone or plastic frame anywhere on it, so the surface you hold is one continuous piece of
hide rather than a leather back glued onto a shell. It is made for 13 iPhone models, from the
iPhone 13 through the 16 Pro Max, and it is MagSafe compatible.
Full-Grain Leather iPhone Case Features
Leather on the sides too
Most leather phone cases are a leather panel set into a silicone or plastic frame. This one is
not. The hide wraps the back and both sides as a single piece, and even the
camera opening is framed in leather. There is nothing on the case that is not leather, which is
also why it is the one to pick if you dislike the feel of rubber in your hand.
MagSafe compatible
The case works with MagSafe: it sits straight down onto a wireless charging
stand, and MagSafe accessories snap to the back through the leather. If you want to carry cards
on your phone, the Magsafe Card Holder attaches to
the back and takes 3 of them.
A raised lip over the screen
The front edge of the case stands above the glass. Put the phone face down on a
table and the screen does not touch the surface, it rests on leather. The camera housing is
recessed the same way.
Cut for your exact model
Each of the 13 models has its own pattern rather than a shared one, so the
button openings and the camera cutout line up with your phone instead of sitting close enough.
You choose the model at checkout, in brown or black.
iPhone Case Material and Patina
The iPhone Case comes in brown and black. Because the surface is never sanded down, every
case carries the grain of the hide it was cut from, with the embossed salamander pressed into
the back. A phone case is the fastest-aging leather piece you can own: it is in your hand a
hundred times a day, so the first months scratch it, then it darkens and takes on a shine that
a case sitting in a drawer would need years to reach.
Full-grain leather: the topmost, densest-fibered layer of the hide, its
surface never sanded or thinned. Over the years it darkens rather than wears out, and the small
scratches of daily use largely disappear when you rub them with a finger.
iPhone Case full-grain leather phone case specifications
| Leather |
Full-grain calfskin, approx. 1.2-1.3 mm |
| Tanning |
Semi-vegetable tanning method |
| Construction |
All leather; no silicone or plastic frame |
| MagSafe |
Yes, charging and accessories |
| Models |
iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max (13 in total) |
| iPhone 17 series |
Not available; see the Rublet iPhone Case |
| Screen protection |
Front edge raised above the glass |
| Card pocket |
None |
| Colors |
Brown, Black |
| Name embossing |
Not available on this product |
| Production |
Handmade |
What the iPhone Case Does
- Phone: one of 13 models, iPhone 13 through 16 Pro Max, cut to that model
- MagSafe: wireless charging and MagSafe accessories both work
- Screen: protected by a raised front edge when the phone is face down
- iPhone 17 series: not covered
- Cards: none; a separate MagSafe card holder is needed
An honest limit: this case does not cover the iPhone 17 series. If you carry
a 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max, the case you want is
Rublet. Leather sides also behave differently from
silicone ones: they do not stretch, so the phone goes in and out with more effort in the first
weeks, and some people find the edge firm rather than forgiving. Rublet is the softer-edged
option there too. And the leather will scratch, especially early on. That is what leather does
in a pocket; if you want a surface that looks the same in month six as on day one, buy plastic
instead of this.
How to Pair the iPhone Case
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To carry cards: because the case is MagSafe compatible, the
Magsafe Card Holder snaps onto the back and puts 3
cards behind your phone, so you can leave the house without a wallet.
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To make it a set: the Airpods Pro
Case is cut from the same hide and ages at the same rate, which is what makes a pair look
deliberate rather than matched by accident.
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The Semender pairing: on the days you carry a bag, the case sits well
with Rootbag or Fieldbag.
iPhone Case Care
- The leather darkens and gains character over time. That is not a flaw, it is patina
- Wipe it with a dry cloth once a month and apply
leather balm a few times a year
- Rub a fresh scratch with a fingertip. The warmth and the oil in the leather close most of
them within a minute
- If it gets wet, let it dry on its own at room temperature. Radiators and hair dryers
stiffen leather
Frequently Asked Questions
Which iPhone models does it fit?
Thirteen models, from the iPhone 13 to the 16 Pro Max: 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Each one has its own pattern, so the cutouts match that model. The iPhone 17 series is not included; Rublet covers those.
Does MagSafe and wireless charging still work?
Yes. The case is MagSafe compatible, so it sits directly on a wireless charging stand and MagSafe accessories hold onto the back through the leather. To carry cards, the Magsafe Card Holder attaches the same way and takes 3 cards.
What is the difference between the iPhone Case and Rublet?
Material at the edges, and how many models each one covers. This case is leather all the way around, including the sides, so it feels like one piece in the hand but does not flex. Rublet has a silicone frame that covers the buttons and a stitched leather back panel, it is more forgiving to put on, and it goes up to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both work with MagSafe.
Will the leather scratch?
It will, and faster than on any other leather piece you own, because a phone is handled all day. The first months mark it, then it darkens and evens out. Most light scratches close when you rub them with a finger. What you get in exchange is a case that looks better at year two than at week one, which is not true of silicone.
Does it have a card pocket?
No. The back is a flat leather surface with no slot cut into it, which is what keeps the case thin. Cards go on the outside instead: the Magsafe Card Holder snaps to the back magnetically and holds 3, and you can pull it off when you do not want the bulk.
Does it work as a gift?
It does, with one condition: you need to know their exact iPhone model, since the case is cut per model, and whether they lean brown or black. It ships in a box with a dust bag and a kraft card. You can add the wooden gift box if you want the unboxing to carry more weight. Note that name embossing is not available on phone cases.
A phone case is the one leather piece that gets touched a hundred times a day, and this one
was built to earn every one of them.
