I usually have to top up the Aeropress with water before the stirring and pressing process as the grounds absord a good portion of the liquid, but I don't think there has ever been more than a 1/2 oz of liquor in my cup when brewing from the "4" mark. Does that happen with the standard issue paper filters or one of the aftermarket metal ones?

on the Technivorm: it works great, but I can see one clear advantage with the Brazen is the shower head. If the coffee is not stirred while brewing with the Techivorm, the coffee is unevenly extracted unfortunately. I would like to try the brew from a Brazen - looks very customizable!