This dispenser is heavy enough to not 'wander' as I pull a piece of tape off with one hand. It is a very sleek looking design as it sits on my desk. My other tape dispenser 'wandered' off so this is nice replacement.
I bought this to hold my double-sided tape which I use to make cards. It's great!!! The dispenser is weighted so when I pull on the tape the whole thing doesn't "lift off" the table.
We purchased this when our previous desk tape holder was destroyed after falling on the floor from a 3 foot height. This one looked less in imminent danger of breakage than most and had some heft. This isn't in the shape of a shoe dog purse or dragon but it does the job and may last a little while.It is not too heavy and is built with a solid bottom but has no non-slip padding on the bottom which would help keep it on the top of the desk. No one makes a truly durable tape dispenser anymore and they are hard to find even at yard sales.
I love the color and weight of the tape dispenser. I try to stick to black and silver everything. I buy from the telephone to appliances in the silver and black combinations. It looks clean and fresh and doesn't show dirty hand prints like white does.