Blackened Ash WoodBack Explorer Case Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Thankyou for my phone case, it's gorgeous :)

Got the WOODBACK EXPLORER CASE, Blackened Ash today. I'm very satisfied with my order, feels good in the hand. The rubber grips on the sides are smooth, yet you get a good grip. The color on the wood back is a dark brown and has fine details. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars, if only the wood has more texture, it's very smooth. But a nice case to be sure.

A great job aii around.

Looks really good and feels solid. The shape and fit suggests it would protect against drops. The only downside is I find it a bit fiddly pressing the phones buttons and I find I often turn the volume up instead of down or activate Bixby rather than use the volume buttons

I remember seeing these covers on a YouTube video from a tech reviewer, could have been unbox tharapy but not sure. I had bought one a few years ago for an S7 edge I believe and it worked wonders. When it was time to upgrade my phone I couldn't remember the name for these guys and kinda regretted it. I was so glad I found them again. I love the cover really nice, durable, stylish and inexpensive. I think my only feedback for improvement would be the buttons. The material is durable and hard which is good but it takes a bit getting used to and a while for the phone to respond when adjusting volume for example. I really have to press hard on them. Perhaps using a softer material might help. Other than that really good, keep it up and thanks!

The case looks and feels well made. It fits well around the edge of the phone. It provides adequate protection in low falls, having dropped it a couple of times in a few days of having the S8. The case has a lip that sits proud of the display, so if the phone is placed screen down it will avoid scratches from rough tables, however the reason for the 4 star review is the lip at the side of the phone interferes with the use of the edge feature slightly . This might be due to the geometry of the phone itself. Overall I would recommend this case for someone that is wanting an interest and attractive case that offers good level of protection.

I really like these cases - so much so that I bought two. Lovely mix of natural wood and high tech Samsung phone. Brilliant service (I mixed up my order and they sorted it out quickly) and good to know that I’m supporting a Welsh company. Hugely impressed.

The case is of high quality and gives the phone a very solid feel. The texture on sides greatly enhances the grip of my phone and the
I would recommend this product to anyone who wants solid protection for his or her phone.

Received my case yesterday evening and immediately place it on my phone. Very nice.
Fit is perfect, not loone or too tight. The wood backing is precisely cut and fitted to the TPU molded interior/perimeter. It's the attention to detail that sets this case apart from the masses.
The two TPU finishes- glossy atop matte is well done. The gloss stays true to the phone'system high end lustre on the upper half and the lower hemisphere of the case is matte black. The textured sides on the TPU are a lifesaver. The phone is slick and the case is slim, so this gives a level of reassurance. The upper and lower edges just slightly raise above the surface of the glass. This will help save your phones face on a table or level surface, but you shouldnt expect this to save your phone from a hard face-first fall outdoors.
I wish the button coverage had a more tactile raised edge, it's slightly difficult to differentiate where your finger is at, or if it's correctly placed. The button covers are also very tight to the actual phone buttons, so the lightest touch usually activates a function...which may actually be the lesser of two evils. I hate having case button covers minimize sensitivity.
Lastly, the wood back. This is what makes this phone more personal. It's warm and inviting and have a more natural feel in your hand than an injection molded plastic frame. I can't wait to see how it ages and patinas over time and use. I'm very happy with my purchase, you will too.

Protection:
Coverage of the case provides protection from most bumps, scratches and subtle drops. Definitely not 'harsh' drops as the build of the case does not look nor feel that it could absorb a lot of impact.
There is enough protrusion on the front (bezels) for you to place your phone face side down. The case lifts your phone screen off the surface only slightly so make sure the surface you're placing on is smooth and flat.

Aesthetics:
The textured grip on the sides of the case is practical. Viewing from the side of the case, it is half matte (along phone's rear) and rubber (along phone's front).

The only downside of this case are the 'mushy' buttons. The case tugs on the buttons tightly thus it is quite easy to 'accidentally' actuate the buttons when you don't mean to. All in all, a very good case. The downside of it is expected as it is a very common problem with most cases of similar coverage.

TL;DR -The texture of the wood feels pleasant in your hand. Rubber border makes it convenient to put on and take off. Offers sufficient protection from normal day-to-day usage. Mushy buttons.

It's overall a decent case, but do take note that it won't fully protect the phone. Your phone will still be severely damaged if it falls and land on its front as the lips of case is quite small. Another minor thing, the pictures showed a fully matte rubber material surrounding the sides of phone. However, on my case, half of it is a shiny plastic material. Very minor but still an issue to me as I was fully expecting a full on matte material to maintain the premium look. Overall, I didn't regret buying this case even though it is rather expensive.