dont really know what to call it, but ive never really been a fan of that old timey wood look. not saying i dont like a nice wood humidor over a stainless steel cutting edge(no pun intended) graphite inlay carbon fiber digital humidor (i have both) but i just dont like that wide open grain oak look. i like my wood to be smooth and clean . . . and pretty to look at. . . .(i just realized how wrong that sounds lol)like someone worked hours on it to smooth it down, and subtle hints of grain. . . . something more elegant