I've bought two of these now, one for an iPad 2 and one for my new iPad Mini.  I'm no longer using either of them.The build quality is outstanding.  The materials used are excellent.  The design shows significant attention to detail.And yet... the damn things are just too bulky for me.With the original iPad I traded this case out for a slimmer lighter version that might not work as well or feel as nice but reduces the bulk.  Sorry, but the original iPad is just too damn heavy already, even without the case!With the iPad mini I do love the flexibility and I think that this style of closure is great.  HOWEVER, the fit isn't as good as it should be--its actually hard to reach the various buttons through the cut out holes.  The power button for example is on a recessed edge and you have to get your finger into the hole between the two sheets of leather quite a ways to get at the thing.  Ditto the volume buttons.  Not what you'd expect given the quality details you see everywhere else.Also... the whole point of the mini is how small and light it is, and with this on it just isn't anymore.  I'm now looking for an alternative. 

Question: How do you like the texture?
Answer: The materials used are excellent