This is my first fully handmade zisha teapot. I have bought several machined pots earlier and they Are no where near as good as this one. Its seasons really nice and looks amazing. I had many doubts before my purcase, spesifically since i have been fooled into buying «real handmade» pots before, but Ian and hes crew have been very helpful and informative. I will buy more pots from realzisha very soon. Thanks Ian.