My first reaction when I got this faucet was that it seemed really huge compared to my old one.  But when you look at this type of style in the store, they all seem to be that way.  So I guess that's just the style now.  It does "make a statement", so if you're looking for something inconspicuous, I'd look elsewhere.  It is attractive though and seems fairly sturdy.  Once again, maybe not as much as my old Delta, but doesn't seem cheap at all.