Is the black shiney or matte finish?
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It is shiny, light reflects off of it. I think there are different answers to your question b/c it's not very shiny. It is not a flat, non-reflective color. Maybe a dull shine is the best way to say it. I had a really good toaster before I bought this one. I am missing my old one b/c this one is just ok... I don't like the beep it makes before the toast pops up. That seems redundant since you can hear it popping up! It doesn't have a lever to raise the toast or bagel higher than the initial level, so when I am taking something shorter out, it is barely above slot. I can't find the "just right" toasting level. My toast is just a little under done or over done. It is shiny, light reflects off of it. I think there are different answers to your question b/c it's not very shiny. It is not a flat, non-reflective color. Maybe a dull shine is the best way to say it. I had a really good toaster before I bought this one. I am missing my old one b/c this one is just ok... I don't like the beep it makes before the toast pops up. That seems redundant since you can hear it popping up! It doesn't have a lever to raise the toast or bagel higher than the initial level, so when I am taking something shorter out, it is barely above slot. I can't find the... » Read More It is shiny, light reflects off of it. I think there are different answers to your question b/c it's not very shiny. It is not a flat, non-reflective color. Maybe a dull shine is the best way to say it. I had a really good toaster before I bought this one. I am missing my old one b/c this one is just ok... I don't like the beep it makes before the toast pops up. That seems redundant since you can hear it popping up! It doesn't have a lever to raise the toast or bagel higher than the initial level, so when I am taking something shorter out, it is barely above slot. I can't find the "just right" toasting level. My toast is just a little under done or over done. « Show Less
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I would say matte: brushed stainless steel rather than polished stainless steel, like so many refrigerators and stoves these days.
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The black finish has a gloss to it. It is not extremely shiny, but just enough to look nice. This is an excellent toaster.
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Oh Stefanie, I'm so sorry I bought this for our second home, and we won't be there until Monday the 23rd. I would not want to make a "guess" as to the finish. I can respond then, if it's not to late for you. Kathy
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Yes it is a true matte finish with no shine ... I'm pleased with having it on my screen!
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I would say more matte finish, not shiny. They are very good quality, we are very happy with them.
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Hi Amber,, Very close to black. Matte finish. I have it mounted on a red wall, over a black framed mirror - bathroom. Very nice. Patricia
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It has a matte finish. Not shiny. I believe you can polish it to shine though.
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It's polished. Not chrome like a bumper, but not dull or matte finished either
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The back on mine looks like a matte black finish and the sides are a smooth shiny black
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As you can see from the other answers it's not shiny but more like black matte, it's prepared for paint but I use mine as it is, perfect.
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It is a black but more with a little bit of a wood grain. Not a matte black finish nor is it shiny.
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Slippery shine not matte. Matte would be better if you have black Iphone. White matches white iPhone. :-) but black looks much better.. I bought both btw
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More matte. Technically, it is called satin nickel. Definitely not shiny or chrome.
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they are pretty similar but i believe the matte (regular black) has a slightly glossier finish... almost too slight to tell...
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I would describe it as a light grey with flecks of darker grey in it and it has a matte finish, not shiney. It's definitely not white and it doesn't look metallic.
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The finish is matte.I tossed the item.It was tooooo thick for the functionality you are accustomed to with a naked screen.
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It is a matte finish but it has a little glossiness to it. I can see my reflection in it which is the only thing that bothers me about it.
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No it is not, it is not shiny, which lead me to believe it is a matte finish.
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Piano Black is a very shiny, glossy black finish. You could compare it to the finish on a brand new black luxury car or a piano for that matter, haha.