I have a Kohler Fairfax pullout. I've had it for almost five years now and really happy with it. I know a lot of people like the pull downs but I wanted a lower profile faucet that didn't stick up in front of my window. I think these faucets really vary though. I bought a less expensive Delta pullout for my weekend lake place and I don't like it as well as the Kohler. It's just awkward to handle for some reason. It has the kind of button that slides from side to side to turn spray on and off - that's the only thing I like better about that one. It's just easier to use than the button on top of the Kohler - you don't have to kind if "find" the right spot to press. This would not preclude me from buying the Kohler again though.

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Since a faucet is something you'll use several times a day, it's best to visit a plumbing supply showroom or even a HD/Lowes mass market store to see how different faucets feel i the hand. You'll probably like the ergonomics of using one better than the others.

Rufinorox - I'm linking a helpful older thread that discusses the pros and cons of each style, different brands and also has pics.

Here is a link that might be useful: Thread about Pull-down vs. Pull-out Faucets

We used to have a pull out that was a pain. The hose on it dangled so long into the cabinet that things in the cabinet would get stuck on it, which we would only figure out when we couldn't pull the faucet out. Maybe this was an just install issue and someone put a hose on there that was much too long. (That was the faucet that came with the house.)

Now we have a pull down that I like much better.

When you look at faucets in person it's very helpful to go to a place where the faucets are hooked up to a water supply. Then you can tell how well it switches from regular to spray mode, and whether you have to hold the button down to keep the sprayer on. We almost always keep ours on the sprayer mode, and it would bug me if I had to hold the button down.

I have a pull down Delta that's a little lower than a lot of them- and I love it! It also has the magnetic thing that keeps the faucet up there, and I'm very happy with that.

We had a pull-out in our previous home and pull-downs in this one. I prefer the look of the pull-down, as well as the action and return of it. All-in-all, though, I'd go with the one you like the looks of, because the function serves you similarly.

I have a pullout (Rohl De Lux) for the same reason as gibby. I wanted a lower profile in front of the window. But I do find it a bit awkward having to pull it out pretty far to aim it at the back of the sink when rinsing it.

The Grohe you linked is almost like a cross between a pullout and a pulldown. It has a nice curve to it that looks like it would work well. You may want to do another post with that model in the title so that someone with that same faucet could let you know how they like it.

Good luck!

Pull down. I hated the pull out I had. First you have to pull it out, then you have to turn it around, and turn it back around to put it back. All the while spraying water, though I suppose with a Tapmaster you could turn it off and back on more easily.

But, the sprayer on the pullout worked better than the previous side spray, so if you prefer a shorter faucet, it's the way to go.

I have the Kohler Forte-pull out. Love it. Very easy to use and locks back into place with ease. Here is a picture. The faucet has 2 spray modes.

I also prefer the lower profile of the pull outs. I found the pull downs to be gigantic in person. I have a farmhouse kitchen with a nod to vintage (at least I think that's what I have, I'm not really sure), so I didn't want a contemporary focal point at my sink. The one I went with is made by Franke, and it's from the Orient Express series. I love it, although, I've never had a pull down to compare it to. I've had side sprayers and the pull out is MUCH better than a side sprayer! I like the porcelain knob. You don't have to hold the button to keep it on spray. After you turn the water off, it goes back to stream automatically.

thanks to everyone for your post.

akchicago - thanks for the link. It was very helpful. I definitely plan to see them in person, I just wanted everyone experiences with either.

Juli94062 - I really like that model. I'll definitely add another post on the Grohe.

I still love this one, weird as it is (the spray hose lies atop the gooseneck, and the neck itself has a sort of channel (for lack of a better word) on or in which the hose rests and blends in like a chameleon. When you want to use the hose you just pull it down from the nozzle clip (again, for lack of the proper word) and you're free to roam around the sink with it. When you're done, you just place it back over the neck and clip snap it back into place at the nozzle area (the nozzle is part of the hose so hose and faucet are one in the same). Sounds crazy but I've used the floor model of the bridge style deck-mounted 10" one and it was FUN to use and looked and felt very high-quality. It's solid stainless steel and made of replaceable parts. I.e. if you got tired of the hose version you could just replace the gooseneck with a standard gooseneck. The polished stainless steel looks like a cross between polished chrome and polished nickel because it's warmer than chrome (not so blue) but not as yellow as nickel.

Not sure I'll get it though cause I want a wall-mounted one and I think the wall-mounted sizes are either too big or too small for my space. :( We'll see...

See below for link to the 10" (19" high in total) version of the single lever style. They also have the shorter 8" version (14 3/4" high) and they also have the traditional deck-mounted bridge style in a couple of sizes as well as the wall ones and mono blocks (click on Steam Valve Originals once in there to see everything). They have really beautiful levers/wheels including both white and black porcelain.

Here is a link that might be useful: JACLO Steam Valve single lever faucet

Have had both and like the pull-down best. We have the Brizo Bello and it's not as high as some. Really nice.

We have the Moen Aberdeen. Love it. Ergonomically it is much more comfortable to use for me. I really like the pause feature on it too.

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lukkiirish - does that Moen have one of those magnets that help hold the sprayer in place?

theresse - Are you talking about the magnet in the nozzle? I think it's Delta that has those. This one doesn't and I guess it would be a nice feature if it did but it's not been a problem without it. Ours came with a magnet that hooks onto the hose under the sink. The problem we ran into is that our cabinet is pretty small and it's too crowded under there with the over sized Silgranit sink, garbage disposal & dishwasher hoses. The magnet is too big and would get tangled up. It was such a PIA that after a couple of times of having to go under the sink and untangle it, we took it off. I was pretty worried at first, but as it turns out it's not been a problem and I don't miss the magnet at all

lukkiirish - i love the look of the moen. I was able to visit a showroom today and I think I prefer the pull down so much better. I still have a few more weeks, so I'm hoping I'll get more opinions, but in the end it all depends on how I'll be using it myself.

thanks!

Rufinorox, Ergonomically, I have found this faucet to be very comfortable to use and we've been very happy with it over all. If you want a single hole faucet, Moen also offers a similar aesthetic called the Level. Good luck on your search!

Here is a link that might be useful: The level

I found the Brizo also offers the magnetic dock. It has a pause feature as well. So far it is the only faucet I have found that has both. I am hopoing to see one "in person" soon - after a snow plow comes by.