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Our critique of Home Basics Scroll Collection napkin dispenser is only that it lacks a clipping mechanism and that sometimes napkins might get caught on its beautiful swirls. Although this product did not seem to need a clipping mechanism to keep all the napkins secure during the fan test, it may not perform so well outside on an especially windy day. We also noticed that when we tried to load the napkin dispenser, sometimes the outermost napkin would get stuck in one of the decorative swirls. However, this napkin holder would work well in almost any other situation and is a great option as it offers artful functionality. 

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The CY Craft Acrylic Guest Towel Holder is great for rectangular napkins. Its heavier weight means that it won't get bumped around too easily as people reach for napkins, wine, or salt and pepper. It has a unique and modern aesthetic that allows you to keep an eye on when it might need a refill. We were also pleased to see how well it held the napkins in place during our box fan test. The thick plastic walls protected the napkins well. This napkin dispenser also has a notch in the front so that grabbing a napkin is quick and convenient. 
Unfortunately, the CY Craft Acrylic Guest Towel napkin dispenser does not have a weight or clip to keep the napkins in place. Without this function, the napkins might blow away with a strong wind. Although the solid plastic walls proved to be effective against our box fan wind generator, outside winds may do a little more damage. However, this is a great product for any indoor setting, such as your kitchen or dining room table, and can be used outside on less windy days.

The OXO Good Grips Neat napkin dispenser is the most functional model we tested. It catered to all four napkin sizes we tested, keeping them securely in place. Some napkin dispensers demand a precise dimension from a napkin, but this one allows for versatility. Once you have picked out the napkins of your choice, you don't have to worry about window box fans stealing them away. This product has an innovative pinch mechanism to help keep your napkins in place without making it too hard to pull them out. 
Next to some of the other products we tested, the OXO Good Grips Neat napkin dispenser lacks decorative swirls and rustic style. Depending on your aesthetic, you may prefer a different style, but this one would be a good match for a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Its functionality far exceeded expectations. The only real complaint we had against this product was some glue left from the packaging that we couldn't remove. We thought it might affect the functionality but were pleased to find that it does not, and with a good scrubbing, it should come off. 

The OXO Good Grips Neat napkin dispenser is the most functional model we tested. It catered to all four napkin sizes we tested, keeping them securely in place. Some napkin dispensers demand a precise dimension from a napkin, but this one allows for versatility. Once you have picked out the napkins of your choice, you don't have to worry about window box fans stealing them away. This product has an innovative pinch mechanism to help keep your napkins in place without making it too hard to pull them out. 
Next to some of the other products we tested, the OXO Good Grips Neat napkin dispenser lacks decorative swirls and rustic style. Your aesthetic may be different, but overall we think this is a good match for those with stainless steel appliances in their kitchens. Its functionality far exceeded expectations. Our only real gripe with the OXO was that ours came with some glue stuck to it from the packaging that we couldn't remove, but we wouldn't expect this to be a widespread issue.

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