Review: Classy, Practical And Durable
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 22, 2013
After deliberating over several cover types, I finally chose the tan Verso for my 6" 'no frills' Kindle due to the authentic old book design. This is quite possibly the only cover custom made for hopeless bibliophiles, as it could be slipped onto a shelf of ancient volumes and would fit in perfectly. The pictures simply do not fully capture the detail or quality. This is not genuine leather, however, and while I am unsure what material was used, it is remarkably versatile and just as durable as the real thing. I have been using this for approximately a year only to find the embossing has held up well to cleaning and heavy wear, seeing as mine gets handled almost on a daily basis, occasionally a few times daily.It is not only handsome on the shelf, but also scores high on functionality. With the device inside, it weighs about as much as a slim hardcover, though is infinitely easier to hold. My hand does not often get tired, despite this being of a substantial enough weight to take the brunt when the Kindle is dropped or otherwise mistreated. The straps are extremely tight with a rubbery material underneath that both grips firmly while protecting from rubbing or scratches. While my cover was bought on another site, it has a thin layer of plastic which prevents the Kindle from rubbing against the material, and I would expect the newer ones being sold by Amazon would have the same. It has kept my Kindle immaculate - no black marks or anything of the sort on front or back from rubbing against the material.A classy cover that often gets mistaken for an actual book, I have been very satisfied with its beauty and durability despite an initial hesitation as to the expense. It cleans well, looks amazing, and even with so many to choose from, if this ever did need replacing, I would not hesitate to buy the exact same one.