I have arthritis in my hands so can't hold a paint pot, but this baby, goes over, the back of your wrist and so, when you are cutting in, for instance it is fantastic. I'm also, not up and down the ladder all the time, as it holds a fair bit of paint. I actually think, I probably overload it, as I'm not bothered if it dripped. I know, that's what it is meant to be for - but having arthritis, I had a different use in mind - just for painting. You can use a small roller or a paint brush on it and ...