The kettle is very pretty to look at (black /rose gold). Reasonable boil time. I really like the size of it, I can get more than enough cuppa's out of it! I am one to pretty much fill the kettle after I empty it (tea is a big thing in this house), so the lid is definitely on the warmer side after not being long boiled. There is not a lot of space between the id and the handle when taking the lid off. The lid is also very lightweight, which doesn't give me the warm and fuzzies. Will see how it holds up. Happy enough for now.