The anachronism of using wood to create a case for a technological item, is perhaps blunted by the use of kevlar in the laminate. It provides scratch protection when placing the phone up or down on a flat surface, especially for the camera lens. A big plus is the minimalist logo on the back – too many cases have the casemaker’s name in huge letters.
While the packaging states it’s for the iPhone 5/5s, it’s also fine with the SE.