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Back view of black Contemporary Plateau Case on iPhone showing raised camera plateau, leather texture and embossed rhino logo

The Original Leather Case - BLACK EDITION

From: $99
Color: BLACK EDITION

iPhone 18: In stock & ready to ship now!

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Description

MAGSAFE COMPATIBLE!

A simple yet classy look. Throw a slim matching MagSafe wallet on top, and throw your bulky wallet in the trash.

All Bullstrap iPhone 18, 17, and 16 cases will come with a state-of-the-art touch glass button specifically designed for the Camera Control feature.

Leather

Our premium full-grain leather is sourced from the finest tanneries. Each piece develops a unique patina over time, making your case truly one of a kind. The leather is naturally water-resistant and incredibly durable.

Features

  • Precision cutouts for all ports and buttons
  • Slim profile design
  • Raised edges for camera protection
  • Wireless charging compatible

Every Detail, Built with Purpose.

MAGSAFE COMPATIBLE!

A simple yet classy look. Throw a slim matching MagSafe wallet on top, and throw your bulky wallet in the trash.

All Bullstrap iPhone 18, 17, and 16 cases will come with a state-of-the-art touch glass button specifically designed for the Camera Control feature.

GOES TOGETHER WITH

Bullstrap's Founder talking about The Original Leather Case.

Patina Proud

100% FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

Black leather iPhone case with camera cutout and small embossed bull logo
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Dark brown leather iPhone case with triple-camera cutout and small embossed bull logo on white background.
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pa·ti·na — the natural aging process that occurs on the surface of leather products over time. As leather is exposed to light, air, and handling, it develops a unique, rich sheen and darkens in color. This change is often considered desirable because it enhances the leather’s character and beauty, giving it a distinctive, lived-in appearance.

Patina Proud

100% FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

pa·ti·na - the natural aging process that occurs on the surface of leather products over time. As leather is exposed to elements such as light, air, and handling, it develops a unique, rich sheen and darkens in color. This change is often considered desirable because it enhances the leather's character and beauty, giving it a distinctive, lived-in appearance.

FAQ

Is this product really covered by a Lifetime Warranty?

Yes, it’s real. And it’s awesome. If you want to read some legal nonsense, you can learn more about our Lifetime Warranty by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. But suffice it to say, we’ve got you covered.

Do the MagSafe cases have a lock magnet?

Yes! It’s the magnetic line under the circle of magnets to help it stay in place and not spin around.

Is the Bullstrap Minimalist Case compatible with MagSafe?
Yes, the Minimalist Case is fully MagSafe compatible, allowing seamless use with chargers and accessories.

Yes, the Minimalist Case is fully MagSafe compatible, allowing seamless use with chargers and accessories.

Do the MagSafe cases have a lock magnet?

Yes! It’s the magnetic line under the circle of magnets to help it stay in place and not spin around.

We designed our iPhone cases with an exposed bottom for a better experience and a cleaner look! The open bottom allows better functionality, while still providing protection on the bottom of the iPhone. If you want a fully enclosed case, check out our Contemporary iPhone Case!

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Hand-held back view of Contemporary Plateau Case in black showcasing raised camera plateau and contoured finger grips on a dark, shadowed background

MAGSAFE COMPATIBLE.

Designed to work with all MagSafe accessories, but, it works especially well with the Bullstrap MagSafe Wallet (sold separately).

Black Minimalist leather phone case on a white surface beside a laptop, showing keys 'shift' and 'return' and an embossed elephant logo.

QUALITY FIRST.

Premium, full-grain-leather, 316L stainless-steel buttons, and a micro-fiber interior...

Black leather iPhone case resting on a brown leather backpack, showing triple camera lenses and a small debossed logo

UNMATCHED PRECISION.

Designed and crafted with a micro-precision technology to guarantee a seamless, perfect fit.

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Overall rating: 4.6419883 / 5 from 3782 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Original Case - BLACK EDITION by Bullstrap offers a sleek, classy look with MagSafe compatibility. Customers appreciate its deep color, perfect fit, and luxurious feel. The case is praised for its high-quality leather, durability, and excellent customer service. It also includes a state-of-the-art touch glass button for camera control, providing both protection and functionality.

Summary topics

  • Product Color (11%): Customers loved the color of the product, with many describing it as deep, lovely, and amazing.
  • Leather Quality (17%): Customers keep praising the leather quality of the case, describing it as great, amazing, and superior.
  • Product Fit (10%): Customers expressed appreciation for the perfect fit of the case, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Product Feel (15%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the feel of the case, mentioning that it feels great in their hands.

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Review highlights

  • "The leather is excellent the buttons feel great and it fits my phone perfectly." — Jordan
  • "The leather is absolute A+ quality, the case fits perfectly, and the buttons are great as well." — Mariah
  • "Great quality leather, the buttons are very responsive, the fit is perfect and there is no looseness and no gaps at all." — Gregg S.

Reviews

Beautiful Case, Great Quality, and Amazing Customer Service!

"I was lucky enough to order one of the free Blaze cases, and I absolutely love it! It looks amazing on my orange iPhone 17 Pro Max. The Blaze color complements the orange beautifully, and the quality of the case is excellent! The customer service is also amazing. Everyone I’ve communicated with has been very friendly, helpful, and willing to resolve any issues or answer any questions. I highly recommend Bullstrap products to anyone looking for a high-quality and beautiful case with excellent customer service. Thank you, Bullstrap, for the great products and wonderful customer experience. Keep up the great work, and best of luck!"

— Seyedali A. (5/5)

Feels and looks quality

"Coming to this after a Temu "leather" case and you can immediately tell it's a class above. The leather feels great. Color was as advertised. Decent corner protection. Buttons push in nicely. Already developing some patina after a week of handling but maybe that's cuz my hands are always dirty lol"

— Enoch C. (5/5)

Great case , great front lips to protect even via screen protector

"All that said, Great case , protection and design and quality, and a front lip to protect the glass even via screen protector on, I’m just happy that there is still a good quality high end open bottom leather case on the market. The fact that all the other rival brands ditched the open bottom design is just utterly lamentable And +1 star for adding the camera button when it became mainstream on 18 series, it works well. ."

— Abdolkarim L. (5/5)

Great Quality

"I bought the Oxred color way for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Unfortunately I cannot takes pictures of the case with my phone since I do not have the phone yet. BUT the case looks stellar. Extremely darker in person. I was skeptical at first getting this color. But once I saw it in person I knew I made the right choice."

— Nicholas L. (5/5)

Best Case - Best Warranty!

"You have a life-long customer with me. I absolutely love the Sienna Minimalist Case. Not only that, but you weren’t kidding when you said you’d replace it under warranty! I really used my first one to its limits, and Bullstrap didn’t hesitate to replace it when I submitted my request. Thank you!"

— Pete W. (5/5)

"Only thing holding me back from a 5-star review is that I couldn't have an open bottom and open camera plateau area. I love these cases! The leather wears very nicely over years of use and any scuffs "heal" nicely and add character."

— Thomas (4/5)

Stylish and durable!

"Great product, love the design, material and feel of it! Awesome customer service, I had some issues with package delivery but Lara from their customer service team immediately took action and worked with me until issue was resolved."

— Tabish J. (5/5)

"I like it so far, time will tell how it’ll hold. I got nomad leather case on my last iPhone. Held pretty good. I want to give bullstrap a try this time around for the new iPhone 18 pro max"

— Jerold (5/5)

Love this case!

"I love the Cocoa Performance Case not only for the look but the textured feel makes my phone much easier to hold. The case looks elegant with firm gold buttons and a very slim design making the perfect fit. My only issue is with the gold "BS" on the back of the case as I would've rather had a gold version of the logo than something most people will confuse BS for. . . I would highly recommend this case to anyone that wants solid protection while keeping a sleek look on their phone."

— Justin F. (5/5)

"I love Bullstrap products. Been a lawful customer since 2023 with iPhone 13 and been getting a case and Magsafe wallet for every iPhone since then."

— Pavel (5/5)

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