hansgrohe Talis Select S Modern Premium Easy On/Off -Handle 1 7-inch Tall Bathroom Sink Faucet in Brushed Nickel, 72040821

This little sleek faucet is about as close to having a digital switch on a faucet without actually being electronic. The temperature setting is super simple to set with a twist of the knob. The little tap of the knob is all that’s necessary to turn the water flow on or off. One of the nice features about the water faucet is that the water aerator does not retain water at the tip that can result in hard water buildup over time. Very happy with this purchase.

Looks great in our newly renovated half bath.

I finally found the perfect faucet for our mid-century modern bathroom. It looks great and, even though this may sound funny, it's pretty cool to operate. There is just something more satisfying about pushing a button than maneuvering a handle or knob. Yes, it has only one speed, but that has not been an issue at all. The pressure it flows at seems to hit just the right balance for washing hands or filling cups. When I thought about it I realized I usually turned the bathroom faucet on full force, anyway.I replaced a more expensive Grohe model. The main reason I replaced it was because the Grohe faucet had a perfectly flat top and the handle over it was also perfectly flat. It had a chrome finish. The problem was water did not shed off the flat surfaces and I could not keep ugly water spots from forming. I just hated to look at those spots every day, and it was near impossible, because of the design, to not get them. In addition, even though Grohe says they had an easy to clean chrome coating, it was still hard to wipe away the water marks completely. So, I decided a round surface would shed water better and not show water spots as much. I was correct. In addition, I got the brushed nickel version and that also helps hide water spots. Whatever you do when deciding the style of water faucet to get, make sure you are aware of the problem with flat surface designs: they look super cool, but always stay water spotted.One other good thing about this brand is the drain assembly. It is far superior to the Grohe version. In fact, my review of the Grohe model was spent mostly venting on how bad the drain was. The construction and function was no better than a $20 no-name import. It looks and feels plain cheap. They seem to treat the drain assembly as an afterthought. The hansgrohe (for some reason, they spell their name with a small h) brand has better connectors, a bigger opening and is easier to adjust. You can tell they put some thought into the design. Interestingly, the hole for the drain pull is offset to the right side of the faucet base (the Grohe is centered direcly behind). I really liked this because I have little room between my faucet and a raised shelf behind it. So, if you have a tight spot between the sink and wall, this will work better.The only possible issue is that people unfamiliar with it don't immediately know how to turn it on. It looks like an automatic on/off faucet you find in public restrooms. Even I tried waving my hands in front of it the first time! So, with guests you may have to tell them to just push the top.This is something different in the world of bathroom faucets and I highly recommend you give it your consideration.

This is a unique faucet that less prominent in US households. It is one of the first I have seen for home use. I have seen similar ones in commercial settings which unlike the ON and OFF settings by pressing down on the head, they are countdown time limited by the press.The Talis Select lineup includes this S 80, a larger S 100, a vertical with horizontal spout E 110, a much taller S 190, a taller E 240 as well as a line of kitchen sink versions.What sets this line apart from the majority of faucets is the press ON/OFF head design with rotating temperature selection knob. It works great for situation where you want a constant temperature and full flow every time. You will still have to wait for the warm water to arrive at the faucet. This mechanism works surprisingly good and has a nice clean action to it. A quick press with the palm of the hand or finger is all that is needed.There are some unique installation procedures too. It comes with 3/8" adapters that screw to the hot and cold water stops under your sink. They allow the mesh filter screens to fit in place at the stops. The Select mechanism is so small and precise that it can become problematic if contaminants enter into it. It is also recommended to flush water thru the faucet for 2 minutes prior to installing the aerator on the faucet, which also is a precision mechanism.If you have hard water you may want to consider an electronic or media based water softening system. Otherwise you might find yourself in need of cleaning the filter screens periodically or at least yearly to ensure good flow. You may also need to clean the aerator occasionally too. If you haven't ever cleaned them on your current faucets then maybe you never will with this one. It is just something to keep in mind.The minimalist look also makes for an easy to wipe down and keep clean fixture. The exterior of the fixture is sleek and doesn't convey the complexity of the internal components that make it operate. It think it is an example of great engineering and precision manufacturing. For the modern style bathroom it certainly draws attention to itself. As an everyday use fixture it also has proven to be quite user friendly and capable. I think it is a 5 star product reflecting quality and craftsmanship.