The brushed metal finish is not sleek - in fact, it has a dull polish that is curated through fiction. It’s also matte and doesn’t have that neat, polished look that comes with the “satin” finished hardware.  The reason why it’s called “brushed” hardware is that the metal is genuinely brushed with a soft-bristled brush that moves in just one direction. This creates a subtle, unreflective sheen on the surface and very unnoticeable lines that are a part of the whole design. In comparison, the unbrushed or “satin” hardware has a slightly frosty and milky look because of the different treatment of the metal.