The wooden handle is made to be easy to hold the lid even when the enamel is hot. The inverted triangular shape of the spout allows you to adjust the flow of the water depending on the tilt. The secret to adjusting the water volume is in the shape of the inverted triangle of the spout. The narrow bottom allows for a slender tilted loosely and a deeper tilt for a more powerful water flow. The shape also helps to dissipate heat and prevent the spout from getting too hot.