For a long time I didn't realize there were 3/4 size Japanese 15s - I have one and I think it is a keeper. It is small but it is powerful. I also have a Cinderella sewing machine. It is even smaller. My Cinderella still has issues so I don't know how she sews. She was missing some parts. She is made of stamped metal I think and she uses some Japanese 15 parts. She is very small and light weight. Mine sits in a smelly little case.