Hi Mtv20,
I have black cambrian leathered granite. They're not exactly textured, only very, very slightly. They wipe up beautifully, do not show fingerprints and have a subtle sheen to them. I'm really, really glad that we went with them. I chose them as an alternative to the soapstone my husband was nervous about.
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I have leathered impala black granite countertops and love them. Very easy to clean, and no fingerprints to deal with. Mine do have a slight texture to them that helps hide a crumb or two. They have a slight shine but not a super polished look.

We have them in our master bath and we love them. I worried at first about the pitted surface collecting dirt but it has not been a problem at all.

I went from polished granite tiles in my old kitchen to a leathered granite island in my new kitchen. I was tired of all the muck marks and smudges that showed up on my old medium colored polished granite when the light reflected on it. I find my leathered Antique Brown doesn't have the water marks and muck marks. If you google leathered granites, it looks like "Absolute Black" may be one to stay away from since it shows fingerprints and sounds like it would be problematic in the leathered texture.

The granites listed in this post are good choices to get as leathered since they are tried and true. I would really investigate if you are thinking about leathering other granites.

This is Antique Brown Leathered Granite.

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In summary, check out whichever granite you are wanting in leathered surface. Some of them are easier to keep looking clean than others.

Here is a link that might be useful: Tom Cordova - The Rock Blog

I'm going with Antique Nordic Black. It's not installed yet but I can't wait!

We offer a large selection of textured finishes including brushed, hammered, aqua jet and leathered. With many slabs sold, I have only dealt with one complaint. There were a few minor scratches after about 6 months. As a result of the leathered finish, the small ridges are more prone to scratching compared to a smooth polished or honed surface; a minor concern in my book.