RE: Simba concentrate frit
Kinda torn on this one...it came today and I prepared myself for low expectations, since I've been following here and the massdrop discussion.
First impression was: overall it looked pretty good, but yes, missing the TI nail, which is a bummer.
The build of the piece looked pretty solid though: straight, even and lined up. Then I noticed the 14mm joint has a slight rough spot/nick on it, nothing major, but you'd hope for a smooth & even end on the joint. I also noticed a slight raise/bubble/imperfection on the edge of the dome(pictured) - though not too bad IMO
I was nervous about the frit from what I read, and went to give it an initial cleaning. I noticed one very small piece of frit in the bottom, as well as a couple very tiny particles(not sure of what, didn't look like glass though), I carefully removed and saved the small piece (in case more came off, I wanted to be able to show it).
I gave it several more rinses...after each fill and shake I'd inspect, but after 15 or so fills/shakes/rinses etc nothing more has come off.
The frit also seems to fire/bubble pretty decently, seems to like one side more than the other, but fires through multiple spots like a frit should. (water test vid link below)
So perhaps I got lucky on this one?
Which I guess should be an odd way to feel about this in a way(lucky), as these pieces were presented as quality american glass...I should expect at least this standard if not better, so the fact others are getting bum ones makes me feel a tad weird about it...wish it would have been better for the lot of us.
View My Water Test Video
Haven't taken a dab yet as I'm unsure if I should use this nail...I can't imagine them requesting it back in exchange for the TI one though...but I guess I have reservations...and want to wait until I heard about the TI issue.
Well...that's it for now...
Cheers