This chalkboard has a nice elegant look.  The whitewash boards used as the frame add for a nice modern rustic look so to speak.  The board comes with a magnetic backed eraser and a small box of chaulk.  The board writes well and the eraser does its job, however, as with any chaulk board there is still residue left behind that needs to be wiped off with a damp rag.  The glue on the magnetic strip on the back of the eraser let go after less than a week of having the board.  I super glued the strip back on and thus far is holding as it should.