As someone who enjoys a traditional English Breakfast every day, I've been looking for an alternative to the standard Polytetrafluoroethylene non stick frying pans, which never survive my abuse longer than 6 months. I use this pan every day & am really impressed with it: foods taste better, crispier & I'll never need iron tablets! The contras are minimal: the pan is heavy enough to use as a weapon and stays hot enough to burn yourself unless you use gloves. I really like the fact that it improves with age, so few things do. It is non-stick & is quite simple to clean: a metal spatula/paper towel to remove any bits, wash with plastic pan scourer/minimal hot water, dry with paper. I finish with a smear of lard & season on the wood burning stove. Great buy!