Specs
| Burr | 38 mm TiN-coated hexagonal burr. A pentagonal version is also available 9:14 |
| Adjustment | Continuous dial numbered 0 to 9 plus a revolution count, with a 0.5 mm thread pitch 9:14 |
Starting settings
No one has shared grind settings for it yet.
Cup profile
- Slightly cleaner than the Normcore for espresso 9:14.
Strengths
- Continuous adjustment, a magnetic cup and a coated burr 9:14.
Weaknesses
Verdict
2022: a premium experience at more than twice the price of the Normcore 9:14. 2024: grade D, and cheaper grinders are better 20:44.
Sources
- Lance Hedrick: GUIDE TO HANDGRINDERS: Watch Before Buying (2022-06-15)
- Lance Hedrick: Hand Grinder Tier List (2024-10-02)
Summarised in our own words from the creators' videos, with every point linked to the moment it comes from. Notchbook isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any of these creators, so please watch the originals for full context. Sources
Dialling in from here
- Sour, thin or fast? Grind finer. Why coffee tastes sour
- Bitter, dry or slow? Grind coarser. Why coffee tastes bitter
- Espresso: how to dial in. Filter: pour-over grind size.
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