I like the water gauges built into the Dualit Domus Kettle’s sides. These are simple, clear windows with huge markings. It’s a little annoying that they display either cups or litres, but not both: right-handers get cups, while lefties get litres. I also found that they’re not the most accurate, reporting the kettle was slightly overfilled when it contained exactly 1.5litres. This certainly isn’t the most beautiful kettle you’ll come across. The grey version I tested was utilitarian to the point of being drab, enlivened only very slightly by some chrome accents on its base, handle and lid. While the kettle’s body is metal, its lid, handle and base are all plastic – and the grey of the lid doesn’t quite match the body colour. These criticisms aside, this kettle displays Dualit’s usual attention to detail. There’s a small gasket around the lid that actually seals it properly – no water leaks out, even if you tilt the kettle up too steeply. The spout has a clever baffle that stops water from gushing or splashing – this is one of the neatest pouring kettles I’ve tested.