The iPhone 6 Plus was already a big phone by 2015 standards. Adding a skin doesn't change the size, but it does completely change how it feels in your hand.
First Impressions
dbrand's bamboo skin caught my eye because it was genuinely different from everything else on the market. Most skins are synthetic — carbon fibre, matte, leather textures. This was real bamboo veneer, and you can feel it the moment you pick up the phone.
The wood grain is subtle but noticeable. It adds a warmth and texture to the cold aluminium and glass that makes the 6 Plus feel more like a crafted object and less like a mass-produced slab.
Application
dbrand makes the application process as painless as possible. The skin is precision-cut for the iPhone 6 Plus, with cutouts for the camera, logo, and all buttons and ports. Line it up, press it down, and that's it.
I'd recommend taking your time with the alignment — once it's on, it's on. But the margins for error are small because the cuts are so precise. Even a slightly off alignment still looks clean.
Durability
Bamboo sounds fragile, but the skin holds up surprisingly well to daily use. The finish is sealed, so it handles the oils from your hands and the occasional bump without warping or peeling. After months of use, it still looked great.
Why Skin Instead of a Case?
The 6 Plus is already enormous. Adding a bulky case makes it unwieldy, especially for someone with average-sized hands. A skin gives you scratch protection and a custom look without any added bulk. You get to actually feel the phone's design instead of hiding it behind rubber and plastic.
Verdict
If you want to personalise your phone without the bulk of a case, dbrand's bamboo skin is a solid choice. It's unique, feels great, and doesn't compromise the phone's form factor. Simple as that.
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