The grip on the back and matte finish feel extremely nice on the hand. It is a little soft compared to the hard plastic feel for the rearth case. The case only adds a tiny bit of girth to the phone but locks on with a superb fit and sturdiness. I would simply not use a case if it felt bulky, it does not, the case is thin yet still is sold enough to actually protect the phone. The rearth case is so thin i would only protect from scratches and not drops
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1502/casenj.jpg
http://youtu.be/RiCU8_U9Mvo
edit.. i also forgot to mention that it still works with the wireless charger with the case on and keep the phone from feeling warm decently.