AXOR 10821801 Starck Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with High-Arc Spout, Steel, M

We wanted something sleek and not industrial looking. This fits the bill perfectly! We got one for our main sink and our prep sink. Expensive but beautiful.

After installing our faucet we duscovered that the lever works backwards, i.e. need to move it up to close the water. It's really inconvenient and counterintuitive. Called Axor service, after one hour wait was told hat it's not right and that somebody will get back to me on how to fix it. Two weeks later, still no response. Two stars for a solid build and good-looking design.

This item met my expectations. I was looking for great design and quality, at the right price. It is a beautifully finished and well-functioning product. Note that it does not meet Australian plumbing standards but it was a relatively easy fix to have 1/2" BSP (i.e. the Australia and rest-of-the world standard) end fittings (tap connectors) professionally installed as replacements for the 3/8" fittings that come as standard with this item.

I wish these things didn't have to be so pricey, but it's clear why they are. It's an outstanding faucet in both design and quality. Typical German engineering paired with opinionated design choices. It's sad how spending less will get you dramatically less quality. I love using it as well as looking at it. The laminar flow might not be for everyone, it looks and feels great. But I'm a light kitchen user, and I think the spray mode would be the only way to do a lot of dishes effectively.

I'm very happy with how well it works and looks. I purchased it to match my appliances and sink finishes - plus wanting to have stunning sleek Starck design as a feature.Yet it is still functional kitchen pull-out faucet that you can live with everyday - well almost. It does take a while to get use to single sitck-like mixer tap handle arrangement though - as you adapt to how to turn on/off the water and adjust the flow. As it can be awkward for some- such as left-handed household members! If you can - it is best to go try at a local retailer and see if the handle arrangement is something you can live with - otherwise this will be a expensive mistake for you.Is it it practical or value for money ? Perhaps not - but I am happy I have purchased it. The retail cost of this model in Australia was almost double - so from that perspective it was actually excellent value.Like another Australian purchaser/reviewer - I had to purchase a NPT to BSP 1/2 inch adapter to have it fitted by my plumber.