If you’re not a plastic hard case kind of person, then maybe you should turn your attention to these laser-engraved bamboo iPhone cases by Grove. There is a line of Artist Series cases you can choose from, the option to make a custom design, or a plain, blank case if you want it clean and simple. There are three bamboo color options and a variety of metal bezel colors to customize your own look. If you didn’t know, Grove is Joe Mansfield from Engrave, and Ken Tomita from Tomita Designs. They’re quite the dynamic duo. The duo now offers iPhone4 cases as well.
Grove sent me a case to check out, customized just for me. I opted for the medium bamboo color and a silver bezel. I wanted the Design Milk logo engraved in the back. It arrived a few days later. I can’t wait to show it off at ICFF. What I was most impressed with about the case was actually the packaging:
It has a nice, soft backing so it doesn’t scratch up the back of your phone.
Pretty nifty, right?
Joyce Melo on 05.12.2010 at 18:29 PM
oooo I like that!
Wish I had an Iphone… :)
Matt on 06.03.2010 at 12:59 PM
I’d give ‘em about a week in the dry North American climate before they split right up the middle.
Jaime (post author) on 06.03.2010 at 13:18 PM
I’ve had mine for 3 weeks and it’s just fine. And I brought it to the beach this past weekend when it was 90 degrees. Still intact!
Francis on 06.28.2010 at 10:38 AM
Does it add much bulk or width to the phone? I really like the design but I’d like to keep my phone as close to it’s original size as possible. Also, would it fit an Invisible Shield or other such film under the case?
Thanks.
Jaime (post author) on 06.28.2010 at 11:31 AM
You could definitely use the Invisible Shield underneath it. Surprisingly, it is very lightweight and doesn’t feel bulky at all. I hate bulky cases.
Francis on 06.28.2010 at 12:35 PM
My other option is a Bumper, and this may be even thinner than that, and way cooler. Thanks for your help!
T. E. Samad on 07.03.2011 at 15:14 PM
They look fantastic.