As with all generations of this model of Italian pressure coffee makers that have largely proved their worth, it meets the requirements of its class. Negative comments can only come from hardcore or professional moaners, especially as to burn your hand on the handle, well insulated by a sleeve of Bakelite, one must be gifted. It is of course necessary to use a very good coffee to get the best result, if the coffee is useless. Finally the question that everyone asks before buying Italian coffee maker, and because manufacturers do not specify the concerns the capacity. The gross capacity of this coffee is 650 ml, measured flush the valve, either, given soaking the grounds, six coffee cups French net.