This press (A3 model) is well made and easy to use. It appears to distribute the pressure evenly and doesn't require a lot of force. I've made just one print with it so far, so I'm still tinkering with the amount of pressure, table height, ink consistency, etc., but I'm very happy with it. The shipping box was battered a bit when it arrived (I live in the U.S.) but the press was well packaged and had no damage.