Really easy to use, the handle is soft, which makes it very comfortable to use. There was no problem placing the garlic bulb in and squeezing down the garlic press and getting fresh garlic straight into my Risotto I was making for tea. The handles are very sturdy and made of stainless steel even the large garlic bulbs managed it, great product, quick and easy to use a must have if you want fresh garlic without all the mess and time of chopping it into small pieces.