1.   Fixtures with pewter or satin finishes are easy to care for because the matte surface hides scratches, fingerprints and water spots.

2.   Horizontal brushstrokes picked up and scattered light from overhead bulbs, so he figured out how to paint vertically whenever he wanted a matte surface.

3.   In other words, matte surfaces hide scratches, fingerprints, and water spots.

4.   The construction is solid and hefty, with a comfortable matte surface, which helps you grip.