This stainless steel stovetop espresso maker that you will feel the quality the moment you hold it in your hands. The satin finish on the boiler, the subtle curves of the handle, and the matte black powder coating on the top (it won't come off unlike cheap copper patina put on by other brands) make this a classic and stylish way to make coffee in a stainless steel Moka pot. Many people prefer a stainless steel espresso machine over an aluminum Moka pot. And this stainless steel espresso percolator pot can be used on all types of stovetops like a gas stove, induction cooker (glass top stove), electric coil stove, propane stove, etc.