This faucet is incredible. No issues with the matte black fading after 3 months of use. I don't believe there is any flaw in the design mentioned by other reviewers. The notch in the spray nozzle is necessary to make sure the button does not line up anywhere other than the back of the nozzle. This ensures the consistent look of the modern design. Very impressed with the quality. You can tell it's great quality; feels like it weighs 30lb out of the box. We get a TON of compliments from our guests. Very well built. Will update this review if finish every starts fading.