The case fits nicely on to the iPad mini. At first one corner wouldn't fasten but with a little pressing it fit and stays on. The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back. I would prefer if there were a band to aid in holding but the case is otherwise satisfactory. I'm not sure how much protection it would provide if the device was dropped but it offers a better grip than the slick iPad and so makes it less likely that it will be dropped. It's also less bulky than other cases I looked at.My only complaint is that they describe shipping weight as 0.3 ounces which is a complete fabrication. The case itself weighs 5 ounces. Shipping weight does not mean the weight of the packaging! Amazon seems not to care that many merchants on its site provide this same fraudulent information. 

Question: How good is the finish?
Answer: The flexible front cover is surprisingly durable and provides a good handhold either open or folded back