Ordered it three times, because Christmas is coming! A few frills and SchiSchi filled into the glass, and finished is an extraordinary gift. The light I find bright enough, reading is possible if the glass is at the correct height. Switching is really fast, I only had to unpack the glass and fold the small bracket and then it shone - not even boot. Strong buy recommendation from me - original, affordable, supportive human, solid and really well made and really something else!