Oh bliss! Finally I have a wide-slot toaster that is sensitive to differing browning requirements. I have really struggled to find a toaster that takes thick and uneven slices of homemade bread but this one does and nothing has burnt so far. Crumpets and teacakes don't leave bits stuck to the wire, and frozen potato waffles come out thoroughly cooked through yet still moist. It looks sleek and elegant although as others have said, more black than midnight blue. The only reason I haven't given a 5 is that with long slices of bloomer, you have to turn it upside down after 30 seconds to make sure both ends are evenly toasted. As you can tell, i'm a fan!