The Hario Woodneck couldn't be much simpler. The glass is high quality, the cloth filter stitching is sturdy, and there really aren't any moving parts to break.

I think the mouth of the carafe could be a little wider. I'm not sure if the sharply angled shoulders help or hinder the pourover process.

I've been using the Woodneck since the end of May 2011 (around 7 months now). I generally only drink one cup of coffee a day, and using the Woodneck in concert with the Hario Skerton hand-grinder works well for me. What really sold me was the discussion regarding cloth versus paper filters. I really liked the idea of not having to purchase filters and the lack of papery taste sealed the deal for me. I'm pretty new to the whole pourover process, so I'm sure my technique will change as I gain experience, but I've been able to make consistently fine cups of coffee with this setup. On days when I'm drinking more than one cup, I've wished the Woodneck were bigger (think Chemex with a cloth filter), but since I'm not brewing for anyone other than myself, I believe I've found my favorite brewing method and equipment mix. I use Hario's Buono kettle to dispense the water for the pourover and I have to add that the gooseneck spout makes the process much easier given the Woodneck's relatively narrow opening.

I purchased the Woodneck in person from Prima and got a bit of a discount, since they normally ship to buyers via the Internet. Great bunch of folks there and very knowledgeable regarding all of their equipment and coffee making in general.