The slimmest iPhone case looks even slicker in jet black

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Whether you're wishing your iPhone were jet black, or it is and you want to protect it, this insanely slim case it what you're looking for,
Whether you're wishing your iPhone were jet black, or it is and you want to protect it, this insanely slim case it what you're looking for,
Photo: Totallee

This post is brought to you by Totallee.

There’s something utterly drool-worthy about a jet black iPhone. A black mirrored finish first wowed us on the iPhone 3. It quickly gained a reputation as being super-sexy — but also super-susceptible to scratches. Even Apple warns in the fine print that iPhone 7 units with this highly sought after finish are prone to micro-abrasions. Now the phone case wunderkinds at Totallee have created a way to go to the dark side without risking a scratch.

Totallee’s new Scarf case comes in the iconic jet black finish. And at just 0.02 inches thick, it’s slim enough that you’ll forget your phone is even wearing it. If you have a jet black iPhone that you’d rather not scratch up — or don’t have one but wish you did — get on this case.

The Scarf jet black iPhone case

We’re fans of anything that pushes the limits of design and does justice to the vision of Apple’s products. It’s even better if the product is affordable to boot. That’s why we dig these cases from Totallee, the innovative, California-based startup that’s made a big impression on iPhone owners thanks to its super-slight cases.

The heftiest of Totallee’s three iPhone cases comes in at a mere 0.06 inches thick, but each model is equally slim when it comes to price. All Totallee cases, including the new jet black Scarf, run just $19.

The Scarf weighs just one-hundredth of an ounce, making it among the least bulky iPhone cases on earth. Think fingernail-thin, or about as heavy as three blueberries. No joke.

All but undetectable once it’s on the phone, the polypropylene case is still tough enough to stand up to the daily scuffs and bumps of regular iPhone use.

The Scarf’s siblings, the 0.06-inch-thick Doberman and the transparent, 0.04-inch-thick Spy, don’t yet come in jet black. But the Scarf — made for iPhone 5 and later — comes in the coveted color. (It’s also available in six other colors: plain old black, white, gray, burgundy red, navy blue and deep green. So even if high-gloss, deep-space darks aren’t your thing, Totallee has got you covered.

Minimal size, maximum consideration

Despite making products that look like they belong on Darth Vader’s nightstand, this is a company that tries to do the right thing. Every one of Totallee’s cases ships with minimal packaging, testament to the team’s penchant for detailed design. Each case is paired with a warranty card, signed by the very person who inspected and hand-packed the shipment.

Like Apple’s own products, it’s a treat to unbox these cases. What’s more, Totallee backs its slim iPhone cases with first-in-class customer service and a two-year, no-questions-asked return policy.

In case you didn’t catch it earlier, you get all of the above for just shy of 20 bucks. For something that’s this useful, lovingly crafted, and just plain cool, it’s a steal. In case it isn’t obvious, we’re fans of Totallee, so we feel confident encouraging you to nab a jet black Totallee Scarf case for iPhone.

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