Ivilon Freestanding Paper Towel Stand with Weighted Base and Thick Tear Rod, Brushed Nickel

A countertop stand for kitchen roll, built round a single upright rod on a heavy disc base so a sheet can be torn off single-handed.

• Stays put. The base is ballasted and faced with a grip pad, which is what stops the stand travelling across the counter as you pull. At 1.49 kg, roughly 3.3 lb, there is genuine mass behind that description.
• Thick upright. The rod is substantial rather than wire-thin, and that drag on the core is what makes one-handed tearing workable.
• Roll sizes. Standard rolls fit, as do the family, mega and jumbo sizes.
• Metal, described as steel. The attribute row records the material only as metal while the copy names steel; the finish is given as brushed nickel.

Footprint is 13.75 in by 7 in, so it wants a clear square of counter beside the sink or hob. Clean the brushed surface with a soft damp cloth, since abrasive pads will dull it.