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This paper towel holder is nearly unusable. I'll be fair, and state that we only tried it with one brand (Viva), but with that brand it was little more than an semi-attractive paperweight that happened to hold a roll of paper towels immobile. The towel roll fitted so tightly on the cylinder, it would not move when you pull the loose end. That, coupled with the fact that it is not heavy enough to offer any resistance to the action of pulling the loose end led us to have to grip the top of the entire roll and manually turn the roll in order to get a fresh towel. And once you add in the resistance of the spring arm, wiping up a spill becomes an exercise in constant frustration. So do yourself a favor. Before you buy this product, find a brick-and-mortar store that sells this particular holder and try it out with your preferred brand of paper towels. I don't hold any hope that you will have better luck than I, but at least you'll know what you're getting yourself into.