The go-to recommendation for anyone entering the manual lever world on a budget. At $300-$350, it punches well above its price class and competes with semi-autos costing 3x more.
The Flair Pro 2 is the machine that converts skeptics into lever believers. It's the most recommended entry-level lever across every Reddit thread — if you're new to this, start here.
“Flair Pro is the best low cost lever espresso machine out to my mind. Understand that it being entirely manual has pros and cons to it.”