The shell makes the Nexus 5 does not look too thick, but still protects well. Even the quite sensitive edge on the left and right of the display is covered and protected from quirks.
The only negative point: The Nexus can only be quite difficult to remove from the case. I have always the feeling that the Nexus leaves the shell scratch, so hard it can be removed (for now I do not but have noticed no scratches).
Therefore a star deduction.
UPDATE:
The envelope has the rubberized edge of my Nexus 5 left and right scratched up, which should actually be protected ...
Therefore, I feel compelled to issue a bad review!
This case is absolutely not recommended. I can only advise of a purchase.