I'd give this 3.5 stars but that isn't an option. Good looking umbrella, but doesn't feel very sturdy.  The material is a nice, rich color but is half as thick as any of the others I own.  It's a pretty tall umbrella and I have it in a standard stand, so the tilt button is pretty high up. If you are shorter than 5'9" you'll need a stool to operate it.