I thought long and hard about scaling up to a mold this size, and once I decided I wanted to make a larger volume of soap at a time, I really did my research. The Nara mold suited my needs for the dimensions I wanted, and it is SO SOLID. I've only soaped with wooden molds up until now, and this just has a totally different feeling of solid craftsmanship. The handles on the side make it easy to pick up and move, and the slide panels that slide off make it easy to get the silicone mold out. The silicone itself is sturdy, yet soft. I also got the lid, which fits perfectly. I found that I don't need to insulate this mold as much after finishing the pour as I do with my wooden molds - it holds the heat in a bit more. Overall, I'm thrilled with this purchase and feel like this mold will last a lifetime!