I use the shell for several weeks and am always satisfied. The surface is pleasant (rubber-like) but not rough but smooth. Unfortunately, the appearance does not match the picture. It is not quite as clear but as frosted glass. At the edges of the envelope extends beyond the display, so that it is protected when it is lying face down on the table. But: It is known that the iPhone 5 is very scratch-prone. This case has the upper and lower surfaces huge recesses, so that the edges are not protected here. If you frequently plugged the phone into his pocket and arrives somewhere, here scratches are unavoidable. For the reason I have been drawn to another case considered where protection extends all around.
Who owns the white model and / or who are on the edges scratch matter and something Purist investigated is hereby very well served.