Pleasant leather to the touch. Unfortunately, it's very unwieldy compared to other cases I've seen. It was difficult to get the iPad mini 3 in and out of the case the first time, but it fits the iPad mini 3 snugly. The kickstand is by far the worst feature. This only really works in one case, when the iPad is sitting almost vertically. The tab on the back that you have to pull out is difficult to pull out and insert the case cover to keep it upright. If you try to place the iPad mini at a shallower angle, the end of the lid keeps slipping out of the tab. In the future I would buy another smaller case and an easier to use stand with more angles. Fintie Case for iPad mini 1/2/3 - Folio Slim Fit Vegan Leather Case with Smart Cover Auto Sleep/Wake Function for Apple iPad mini 1 / iPad mini 2 / iPad mini 3, Black