This rubbery case is described here (just about right one, as still non-tacky one, or rather I’d categorize as non-tacky one, for sure), please read about which material used (although similar ones exist too):
They love their nearly invisible font, do they? 
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I needed something right away, so I bought this $4.50 stretchy silicone case off Amazon.
It’s not perfect and it’s not elegant, but the corner bumpers extend about 3mm from the face of the screen, so you can drop it and it will bounce with no damage. The silicone is quite sticky, so it doesn’t slide instantly in and out of your pocket, but that also means that it won’t accidentally fall out of your pocket. The stickiness also lets me stand the phone up on the table against a lamp so I can point a fan on it (so it doesn’t overheat while charging in the summer). I had to trim it with tiny scissors so the 3.5-mm jack was accessible. You can see from the photo that the back is totally ventilated. The sides are open, too, so you can access all switches and ports. The mic & speakers are not blocked, either.
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Thank you so much… that might not be the best thing long term, but I ordered it the moment I saw your photo / link
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After the pouch I made last year, I made a leather case. I use ~1 mm thick leather that I reinforced with thin fiberglass plates. The closure is secured by 4 small magnets. This case leaves the sides free to keep easy access to all buttons.
I hope it will give ideas to someone else to protect (elegantly?) their Librem5.
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That little hole for the LED is an excellent idea, I really like that.
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Absolutely fabulous, good craftsmanship!
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Hello I would like to report something atypical: over time the TPU shell has gradually shrunk and since then I have no gap.
I suspect a contraction due to the printing or chemical treatment of the TPU material. In short, it seems that your dimensions proposed in the last STL are indeed the right ones! thanks
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I’m still using it!
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- it is cheap, great heat dissipation, anti-slip, seems to provide good protection on corners and to the screen - if it doesn’t twist/retract on impact (i.e. when falling only on one corner)
- a bit too bulky, gives me a cringing image of Borat on the beach…
Just my impressions looking at it. I will get one, most likely.
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I’m sure that is normal. Porous plastic outgases over time and will lose some volume. That is also the cause for that “new plastic smell”.
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I’m looking at ordering the flexible case by @fiacco from a printing company that does TPU MJF with chemical finish. Are you happy with your case after using it for a few months? Is it still your primary case or have you ran into problems with it? Most importantly, do you think its thick enough to provide meaningful protection to the phone?
I’m currently reworking my Ender 3 printer and trying to get it to print TPU Ninjaflex, but I’m having issues and it may take a while to fix. I figure the TPU MJF print might be even better long term and visually.
Thanks!
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Hello and sorry for my late reply. I can tell you : the case printed in TPU MJF with chemical finish (the last one in black color) looks like in the pictures, to me it is like a professional finish (no visible slice or hole/bump). I still use it as my main case. It is important to mention that during more or less a day, the chemical finish smell a lot. You’d better put it close to a window.
I am very happy with the shape made by @fiacco as it protect the phone well especially around the screen without adding too much thickness. The touch feeling is a good grip in the hand, and also the material feeling is like a silicon case. The 3 holes for passive cooling are really useful, this was not something I expected much for and finally the result is very effective, I think there would be a more rapid and significant overheating if these vents were not in the shell.
The weird experience was that after receiving my case there was a kind of gap (I mean the case was a little bit longer/larger than expected). Fiacco was sure about his dimensions and after waiting a few weeks, the case has thinned itself ! I suspect a kind of contraction of the material after cooling or at standard temperature and pressure). Now the phone is is firmly tightened by the shell.
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Hello! Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad it worked out so well. I ordered mine yesterday and I’m looking forward to it. Now, I wait to see if the quality of the print is as good as yours. I’ll post back here with pictures and my feedback. Thanks!
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I would be really happy to see your feedback, hoping you will be totally satisfied !
I think I need to put a Borat image on the back, under the stretched silicone. 
Did you buy one?
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Sorry, it has taken me so long to reply. First off, the print took 3.5 weeks and another week for delivery. So, I was a little disappointed by the month delay but willing to shake it off for a good print.
My initial reaction was disappointment. It was thin, floppy, and bulging on the back. I have used it almost everyday since, and my opinion has definitely evolved.
My conclusion is that it is a great 3D model. Thank you to everyone for contributing. The fact that it is thin is a good thing because it hardly adds anything to the size or weight of the phone, and gives it a good level of protection. The fit is really nice. It is easy to remove, but does not move at all when it is on the phone. My favourite aspect of the case is the fact that it makes holding the phone comfortable when the metal sides might otherwise get too hot to hold. I basically forgot that the phone creates heat since I’ve started using the case. It makes me turn towards it for a bunch of stuff I would otherwise have used my other phone. For this reason alone, this case is worth every penny.
My only remaining gripe is the back side that bulges out a bunch. I thought it would tighten up over time, but it hasn’t. It looks kind of silly, but still feels fine to the touch and no big deal. For the record, I blame the printing company and not the 3D model.
Thanks again to everyone for this case. If you want one, I highly recommend it. Just make sure you use a reputable printing company. TPU, MJF, Chemical Finish. Good stuff!
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