I love this sink.  I had similar one in my last home so I was pretty sure I would choose again. I like the way the face of the apron edges are, they look great and finished to me. I do have issues with children  husband dropping their glasses in sink so I did purchase the metal grate.  Last house I did not purchase metal grate and sink was fine.   Pay attention to the slight dimpling look on face of apron.  I love it, I think it adds character but really had noticed it until my attention to detail daughter pointed it out.  My girlfriend bought same sink after checking mine out. I would highly recommend.