This toaster is not only a beautifully designed appliance, it is also every efficient in performing the job it was intended to do. The slots are wide enough to easily fit half a bagel and they each have a wire bracket that holds the bread directly in the middle of the slot for even toasting no matter the size. The control knob gives you a nice range of toasting levels. I like the cancel button for use in ending a toasting cycle; other toasters require you to lift the lever which is quite clunky.