Overall it seems to be a really good crock. I have limited experience with them, so I'm not an expert. But it's solid, well-made. The water seal trough looks deep to not dry out quickly. For me, I decided if I have to re-pack whatever I ferment in there, I might as well ferment it in the end product. But if you want a water seal crock, this one really seems good.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]