Its design has always been extraordinary, but now the HANSASTELA range is breaking with convention once again with a side-operated model. One impressive element is the one-piece cast, rectangular spout out of which flows a stream of clear water without added air. The swivel spout offers the user added convenience. The mirror-finish chrome surface is largely protected from the water splashing off hands and as such appears even more elegant and pristine. The high base is strikingly slender – a look which is made possible by the 2.5 cartridge, which is just as high performance as it is compact.