there are a limited number of "high capacity" pour-over devices out there... fellows xf, big joe, maybe a couple others...?
this stands head and shoulders above its competitors by combining these key variables into its design: capacity; ubiquitous filter compatibility; double-walled; sustainable construction (this could be a faulty assumption that ceramics are less resource intensive than plastic (big joe) or vacuum-stainless (fellows)).
i also opted for a hario V60 thermal carafe model 03 (800mL capacity) which comes in white, making for an aesthetically pleasing setup that beats out the fellows XF combo both in price and capacity. the outer edge of the lip on the bottom of the dripper is just barely bigger than the opening of the V60 carafe, but it still sits securely enough to preclude any concern about tipping over.
just something to bear in mind if not buying the dripper+carafe set is that your receiving vessel opening has to be smaller than about 2.8" in diameter, or larger than roughly 3.5" in diameter, so that the bottom lip on this dripper sits flush.
many other thermal carafes should work, but the majority are taller with a narrow opening, making for a setup potentially less stable for my liking with a combination of scalding hot water, ceramics, and an under-caffeinated brain.
in closing, the chemex has long been the benchmark for high-capacity "centerpiece" pourover setups. but this is just as attractive of a piece, with more modularity and "brew now, drink later" functionality.
