Review: Attractive and well-made cover for Kindle e-book readers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 28, 2013
The MarBlue Vassen for Kindle case in black is made of a good quality protein leather with a realistic texture and a double row of dark grey stitching around the edges.  The inside is a dark grey sueded material.  There is a 3/8 in. embossed wave logo on the outside bottom right corner that is so discreet that I didn't notice it for a couple of days and the logo and name embossed inside the cover, again very discreetly.  The quality of material and workmanship is very good.  The protein leather will scratch, just like real leather.Four heavy-duty elastic corner straps hold the Kindle in place very securely and don't block the port or power button on the bottom edge.  There is a firm elastic strap vertically outside to hold it shut;  I have tested and reviewed a lot of tablet and e-book reader cases and this is the type of fastener that I prefer because it is the most secure.  The front and back are stiffened and the edges stick out just a bit past the Kindle so it provides good protection against dropping and bumping.The Kindle can be flipped upside-down in this case so that the Kindle is on the left or on the right when it is open, depending on preference.I do prefer reading on the Kindle without a case;  it feels nice in the hand and is easy to grip. The Kindle Paperwhite weighs 7.3 oz. (207 g) and this cover weighs 4.1 oz. (116 g) so it does add some bulkiness and significant weight in exchange for the protection and giving two covers to hold onto.  However, I wouldn't dream of taking the Kindle anywhere without a case and I also slip the Kindle in it without using the straps to keep it from getting dusty at home, as the black soft-touch plastic and screen both show any dust.