Much can be a kettle probably not write, except a few facts. Unfilled he is, as already described by others, not quite as nice, but filled, as it should be, safe and stable. The cooking times for 1.2 liters of water are on average about 4-5 minutes. Filling through the large opening and the wide-opening lid works perfectly. About Design and beauty one can argue sure it is still always in the eye of the beholder. In any case I like it and he does what he should.