Loxley Empty Heavyweight Metal Box

I really like this 16hp.box which can hold up to 24hp. I already have the W&N one, but needed a second box for some extra colors left over. This empty box is well made, but there are some minor imperfections in the black enamel, like mini bubbles which make enamel to pop off.(2 mini dots by now). I do still like this box, but would prefer it was perfect, like the W&N one I bought last year. Other than that it's just impaccable.

For those interested the actual overall closed dimensions are 143L x 71W x 28H mm. Open dimensions: 143L x 211W x 18H mm. Empty weight: 180g. It actually weighs less the 24 half pan lightweight tin box which is 226g. To me, the build is comparable between the two but I do prefer the Loxley one for its weight and form factor when open. You can fit 8 hp down the middle and 4 wp to hold a total 24 hp.
However, as another reviewer mentioned, the flaps when open do not lie flat which makes it precarious to balance on your hand when painting plein air. I was able to rectify the well flap by sticking on 3/8" dia. vinyl pads to prop it open but couldn't fix the flat mixing flap. In addition, the mixing surface is painted matte and not enameled. Paint still beads on the surface so it's not the best for mixing.
Also a tip: use a miniscule bit of barkeeper's friend or any enamel pot cleaner and any staining from paints are gone in a flash without damaging the surface!

It is not as heavyweight as Holbeins but heavier than aluminium palettes. I love this palette. Perfect for my next travel overseas. Great size. The thumb ring underneath works. I should have bought the full pan version and not the half pan because with full pans, you can always revert back to half pans but but not if you get the half pan palette. Full pans are great bec you can dip entire brush and not just the tip. I seldom use the tips of my brush.