Yes, to me conjures up early this pretty kettle a smile on your face, as he dahockt so nostalgic on the countertop. For processing and handling some has already been written by other reviewers. He forces them to rest. Slow pouring, no frantic movements and at least 10 minutes to wait until the next fill in larger cans because of the ceramics are necessary. The kettle is inside of ceramic. The heating plate can be seen. The level indicator is made of stainless steel with an attached plastic cap with wings at 0.8l. This of course comes with the water or the steam into contact. For absolute perfection lest reichts. But in other cookers is the cover of plastics and thus much greater. Great price, good buy, pure joy, recommended as a Christmas present.