Hawkins Pressure cookers are known world-wide for their good quality and look. I have been using the normal Hawkins cookers for past 10 years and they have performed excellent. As for this specific one, I think this one is better than normal ones only in look. This one looks good and sleek. So I would recommend this to you if you are planning to use it occassionally or else I would recommend the normal Hawkins Pres. Cooker!