Makes perfect sense! Thank you for the feedback. I was holding off because the Merlot is out of stock. But, based on what you've said, I'll roll the dice.
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Originally Posted by Atunah
I received my saddle leather cover and the color is really beautiful, just like a couple of members told me. I had initially leaned towards the merlot, but it was already out of stock. I am happy with my decision. Yes, its the softer type of leather, and yes, every fingernail scrape/touch shows. But they also rub easily out, just like on the Walnut KOA1. So I am aware it will not look as pristine and smooth as it does now. 
So I put it on the Oasis just to see how it works and it seems to be on strong enough for me. I will only read out of the cover, so its just to open, wake up kindle, take out and read. And when I am on a break, I'll put it back in. Just like I did with the first Oasis. So its only out of the cover when I read. It didn't come off opening and closing a few times.
I also tested the stand and it seems pretty sturdy. I tried on 2 smoother type tables and a mat. Now the more you pull out the flap, the more it tilts sideways of course. But I didn't need to pull it out much to make it sturdy and stay upright enough so I can read. I wouldn't want the angle to be further back anyway, or I'd have to crouch over it to read at the table. I don't read very often on the table though and have a stand there for putting my devices in if I need to. Its what I did with the Oasis and the Voyage. Even though I have the origami cover with the Voyage, its most often out of the cover. That stand though is very very sturdy if used. Won't budge.
I haven't tested this saddle case though sitting and reading and pecking at it to change pages to see if it would stay up for long periods of time. I just gave it a few pecks to see. Harder than I would to when reading.
But the leather cover is not for those that want their covers to look pristine with no marks or patina on it. Its not quite as bad as the walnut. I think its something to do with the color and the fibers are not quite as long as on the walnut. Not sure if I am putting this right. The color between the scratches on the walnut were more noticeable. As in the main color was much darker than the scratches. On this Saddle tan, the are more the same color. Probably not making sense here.  |