The Grip is a handcrafted leather case for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, wrapped in hand-selected, full-grain Patagonia leather over a Tri-Layer shock-absorbing core, with Apple MagSafe charging and modular V-Mag add-on compatibility — all in a slim, 56-gram profile. Pre-order now; shipping starts September 25, 2026.
Leather just feels better. The Grip wraps your iPhone in hand-selected, full-grain Patagonia leather — a soft, unmistakable feel, a confident hold, and natural character that deepens beautifully over time.
Available in two versions — one precision-fitted for iPhone 18 Pro and one for iPhone 18 Pro Max — the Grip blends classic Vaja design with everyday practicality. Select your iPhone model, choose your leather, and your case is crafted to the exact dimensions of your phone.
Underneath the leather, the Tri-Layer shock-absorbing core takes care of everyday impact: a rigid Tritan Copolyester shell disperses the hit while a soft leather lining guards against micro-scratches, and a high-defense anodized aluminum ring adds drop protection around the camera. Built-in N52 rare-earth magnets keep it ready for Apple MagSafe chargers.
The Grip is also your entry into V-Mag, Vaja's magnetic attachment system. Snap on the Wallet Wrap to turn it into a full leather wallet case — cards, cash and a cover over the screen — or add a Mini Wallet, Card Wallet or Fold Stand when your day calls for it, and remove them when it doesn’t. Browse the V-Mag add-ons made for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
If you would rather never take the wallet off at all, our Wallet Leather Case builds it into the case and charges on MagSafe with the cards inside. The Grip is the other half of that choice: slim by default, a wallet when you want one.
And if what you want is maximum protection rather than minimum weight, the Buckler Grip is this same case with 316 stainless steel shields on all four corners and the Bonded Layer added — 63 grams instead of 56. The Buckler Wallet combines that construction with a built-in wallet.
Still weighing the options? Which iPhone 18 leather case should you choose? compares all five — the Grip, the Wallet Leather Case, the Wallet Wrap and both Buckler cases — on weight, card capacity, screen protection and MagSafe charging.
Find your Grip. Real leather that protects, feels secure, and gets better with every use.
Yes. The Grip comes in two versions: one crafted for iPhone 18 Pro and one for iPhone 18 Pro Max. Each case is made to the exact dimensions of the model you select on this page — the two versions are not interchangeable, so simply choose your iPhone model before adding to cart.
Shipping starts on September 25, 2026. Orders placed before that date are pre-orders and ship in the order they were placed, so ordering earlier means yours leaves our workshop earlier. You can cancel a pre-order at any time before it ships, at no cost. If that date changes, we will email you the new date and you can cancel for a full refund.
Yes. Built-in N52 rare-earth magnets provide reliable alignment and charging with Apple MagSafe chargers on both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max versions, while keeping the case slim.
Protection comes in three layers. The Tri-Layer core combines a Patagonia leather exterior, a rigid Tritan Copolyester shell that disperses impact, and a soft leather lining that guards against micro-scratches. A high-defense anodized aluminum camera ring adds drop protection around the rear lenses. The same construction protects both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max versions.
Same leather, same Tri-Layer core, same MagSafe charging, same V-Mag add-ons. The Buckler Grip adds 316 stainless steel shields on all four corners and the Bonded Layer, and weighs 63 grams against the Grip's 56. Choose the Grip for the lightest possible profile; choose the Buckler Grip if you drop your phone and want the most protective leather case we make.
The Grip is handcrafted from real, full-grain leather sourced from Patagonia, Argentina, over a Tritan Copolyester structural core, with a soft Vaja leather lining, N52 rare-earth magnets, and a hard-anodized aluminum camera ring.
Just 56 grams (1.98 oz) — one of the lightest ways to put real leather and Tri-Layer protection on an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. For comparison across the range: the Buckler Grip is 63 grams, the detachable Wallet Wrap adds 86, the Wallet Leather Case is 98 and the Buckler Wallet is 107.
Yes. Attach the V-Mag Wallet Wrap for a full leather wallet case, or use a Mini Wallet or Card Wallet for a lighter setup — then detach them to return to the slim Grip. V-Mag add-ons attach to the case, not to a bare iPhone, and work with both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max versions. See the full range in V-Mag Add-Ons for iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The Grip if you want a slim case most days and a wallet only some days: it is 56 grams on its own, and the detachable Wallet Wrap adds cards, cash and a screen cover when you need them, then comes off — including to charge. Our Wallet Leather Case if you always carry cards: the wallet is sewn into the case, so it never has to come off and it charges on Apple MagSafe with your cards inside.
Yes. Every Grip is made by hand, one case at a time. Natural variations in the leather make each piece subtly unique, and the leather develops more character with use.
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