OXO Good Grips Pepper Grinder

Comment: Sometimes the small background tools and appliances are the ones that really stand out, and that's certainly the case with this pepper mill. It is hard to describe, fully, just how well designed this seemingly simple tools is, and how well it works. Far easier to load than any mill I have ever used, this product feels perfect in the hand. It grinds smoothly and evenly, at all of the various grind settings you can click your way through. I really don't see how a pepper mill could be any better in design or function.

One minor caveat: as other reviewers have noted, this mill sits upright, with the refilling lid on the bottom and the grinder/shaker on top. You pick it up and tip it over to use it, silver end down. We have had a guest who used this assuming, like most mills, it operates in the same position as it sits on the counter. Result was they managed to open the refill lid and dumped the unground pepper corns over their plate. So do your guests a favor and make sure they know to tip it upside down to work it. ;-)

Highly recommend, and for the price you won't find a better pepper mill.

Comment: Besides looking like an automatic grinder, which of course it is not, it did grind a lot of pepper quickly. However, I just threw it out after the bottom spontaneously open this morning for the 3 time.

Comment: Purchased with the salt grinder. Perfect match and excellent grinding. Able to titrate your grind consistency. Very stylish.

Comment: I really like this style grinder although I wish the fine setting was actually fine. I'm used to the fine grind of a regular pepper shaker. It is a good quality grinder. I purchased 2 of these and 2 of the matching salt grinders. I like the glass style.

Comment: Bought this based on the reviews. It is excellent in many regards as others have said. BUT the lid to close the peppercorns fits very very loosely. When I received the package, the peppercorns were strewn all over the box... and about half the time when we try and use it we end up with dozens of peppercorns in the salad plate. Seems like a design flaw. Hopefully we can send it back and get a refund.