It is nice to tear only one paper towel instead of the whole roll spinning when trying to tear with one hand!! Very sturdy and doesn't fall over like so many counter top holders. No unscrewing the top to get a new roll in place, just goes right over the knob.

Pros: tears easily with one hand, sturdy, looks great.
Cons: when the roll is low, the towels start to unwind, would be great if the little bar on the bottom had a spring mechanism so it move as the roll gets smaller & keep the towels in place.