[SkydiverTilt]

I found that 12 South's Relaxed leather case is very similar to Apple's leather case.

But the leather is very smooth and scary to handle on the +. Any recommendations on scuffing up the leather to get grip?

[firedept10]

I would not scuff it. You will damage the leather. Best thing you can do is use it. The more you use it the better it will become.

[SkydiverTilt]

I hope so, I had the apple leather case on the 6 and it never Un-smoothed. I'm not opposed to low grit sandpaper, but I'll give it a week or two to break in and soften up.

[Not Quite Right]

I noticed my Apple leather cases to be much grippier by just using some leather cleaner conditioner on them ...

[SugarMouth]

I would not scuff it. You will damage the leather. Best thing you can do is use it. The more you use it the better it will become.

Exactly this!

[TLD1]

I noticed my Apple leather cases to be much grippier by just using some leather cleaner conditioner on them ...

Scuff up a beautiful $50 Apple Leather case? Please. I have had the same experience as Not Quite Right with applying some leather cleaner/conditioner. It softens the leather just enough to give it a little better grip without damaging the leather itself.

You'll thank me later.

[Cladster]

It will scuff easily enough soon anyway, they do get a bit grippier in time, i just sold 2 and have a Vaja for my SE, its real leather and has great grip.

[SkydiverTilt]

Thanks everyone, Any recommendations on a conditioner?

[dejanh]

Oils on your skin should eventually make the case more grippy. It's only so "smooth" when it is brand new. That was my experience with the Apple leather case anyway...