I just have this grinder for a few days (will write an update and give impression about it) but so far I find it excellent. It is my first grinder, and I chose it after having read all these reviews of other manual action ceramic grinders having the problem of requiring a 'death grip' to use, or having to 'turn the grinder for a long time' and eventually the users give up and buy electric ones, So I was looking for a full featured manual ceramic grinder that was easy to use. This grinder has a neat feature of a suction base, and boy does it WORK! After activation, it feels like the grinder was bolted down into my granite counter top (will only work on relatively smooth surfaces I think). After a few uses and one wash with running water, the grounds no longer flew everywhere after pulling the drawer out, now the grounds stay put in the tray, with the occasional few grounds escaping around the side of the collecting tray and collecting at the bottom of the main grinder house (where the suction silicone base area is). Thankfully it is completely disassemble-able. The lid even has a slot so that if you screw off handle (nut and threads are nicely machined and have a solid feel, and smooth screw/unscrew action that glides) the hand fits into a small slot on the side of the lid into the main body such that the lid is 'locked' into place so it wont fall off/be lost and the whole unit is compact. Oh those clever space conscious Japanese designers, well done!I find grinding a pleasure with the sound of the grinding, and the easy action of the wide turning arm while the main housing is firmly attached to the counter. No death grip, hurray! Filling the upper tray about 80% of the way you can grind about one "2 cup" mokapot coffee grounds basket. The grinds form a 'mound' underneath the ceramic burrs, and you may need to 'tap' the side of the grinder to have the grinds settle so when you pull out the tray, the grounds aren't spilled and left back in the main housing.It is made out of plastc, so there is some static, much worse on the first grind but got better after subsequent grinds and a rinse with water once. I like it so much I think I will give it away as a gift. For the price range of grinders ranging from $25-$110, this grinder is not the cheapest, but for the features, I think it's worth it. Anyway, it's the ceramic burr that we all really want. All the other features are for user friendliness and of which this one is overflowing with nice little features. My only redesign would be: upper tray is some what 'loose' and while grinding, will tend not to stay in one place and bounce around in the main housing a bit. I would also consider making the housing metal or glass instead of plastic to reduce static transfer.I use a 'coarse' setting for use with the moka pot (looks like a setting of '5' from my local grocer) with French Roast from Pete's Coffee, and the results are astounding, makes home made coffee so much more fun and enjoyable in the mornings :)