Peugeot Paris U'Select 40cm Natural Pepper Mill, 23423

My parents have a small Peugeot peppermill that they bought in France 50 years ago. It still works flawlessly. This new mill is much bigger than theirs, and though it does have a (sturdy) plastic base that the grinder mechanism is mounted on, the actual grinder mechanism itself is the same all metal design as my parents' mill. On top of that the new one has a much easier and more intuitive way to adjust the grind size, and the fit and finish is flawless. The difference in quality is night and day compared to basically every other modern peppermill I've tried (you know, those stylish looking metal tops with the clear bottom, or the all stainless steel ones, but in both cases they have plastic grind mechanisms that seem to never produce a consistent size, and/or get clogged easily).I expect this to be a workhorse in our kitchen for decades to come.

Having a metal core is really nice, and overall it's sturdy, or has nice mechanisms to keep the shaft in place. One issue is shipment, as there is no packaging. I wanted the 9 inch version, but I bought it two times and both times it was damaged in the shipment. I bought this one since the shipper was amazon itself, and ordered it among some other items.Actually the 10.6" version has two pluses, first it can store a little more kernels, and more importantly it has more spacing between the countertop and the metal core. The latter is actually very nice, my previous grinders would absorb some water around the bottom and the ground pepper become sticky around it. This solves that problem.

This u'Select Pepper Mill holds the grind setting and gives a very consistent grind each time I reach for it.I purchased this to replace a pepper mill that broke. A plastic component failed.But the replacement had the problem of changing the grind with each twist of the grinder mechanism (which the poor broken model also had prior to it breaking). I was constantly having to tighten the adjustment knob.This Peugeot unit holds the setting I select and is easy to select the same grinds from use to use. I have already refilled this item twice. It has proven to be a very good unit and super easy to use.

Oh. My. God. This thing is MAGNIFICENT.I pulled it from the box with great trepidation because I bought another brand, the Trudeau 071322 Excalibur, and it had big flaws and a rusty screw on the grinding mechanism with the chrome plating worn off of the mechanism, and the replacement was really rusted over. Go over there and see the photos, I'm not kidding. After two of those Trudeau demo units/factory rejects, I was over it and decided to spend twice the money and get this Peugeot, hoping they would do it right and give me a flawless product.They did. I liked the darker chocolate color, but reasoned that with this natural color Peugeot, they couldn't hide any flaws behind paint or stain. Wise move, if I don't say so myself. This thing looks better in your hand than in the photo. Beautiful. Where the Trudeau had rough turnings with more raspy cross-grain grooves turned on lathes with dull tools and were lacking enough sanding and stain, this Peugeot has totally smooth grooves and beads, and was sanded to a very fine and smooth finish. Just beautiful. Somebody there really takes great pride in his work.I looked underneath at the grinder mechanism and it was spotless and new, unlike the trash that was dumped on me twice by the people at Trudeau.It's hard not to just caress this thing in your hands like a beautiful woman. The curves...the smoothness...the attention to detail. Who would think that a pepper mill could be downright sexy? I'll have to see if this thing can be modified with a Fleshlight insert...but I digress.Since the teeth of the mill draw the peppercorns down into the mechanism as you turn the top clockwise, I figured it goes to reason that the reverse would be true. The first thing I wanted to do is see how finely it would grind. I thought that somebody might have ground some pepper in it before, and I wanted all of the large particles out of the grinding mechanism so it would be at minimum tolerances for the level 1 grinding. SO...I turned the pepper mill upside down, then turned the top counterclockwise, pulling any bits of pepper out of the mechanism to the inside of the storage compartment! This cleared the mechanism of all peppercorn pieces. Then I turned it right side up again. With it set on level 1, I commenced to grinding, and it made a really nice and fine powder. Not like flour or anything, but a very nice fine grind. What is that I smell wafting up to my nares? I then leaned close and gently sniffed the pepper aroma. Aaaaaaahhh...I'm in love.Then it was time to max out the size and see what that looked like. Nice, decent sized pieces, but not so big as to be obnoxious. I could see putting these on a steak and pounding them into the meat.I love the markings on the wood to select the grind size, and the Peugeot logo. They're tastefully applied and in a nicely contrasting brown color, not stark black.This natural wood is really beautiful and flawless, I could not be happier. I've never held a nicer pepper mill in my hands. These Peugeot boys have this s*** down. If you want a big wooden peppermill that looks great and puts out the perfect grind, look no further. I'm just giddy about it. People at work have been laughing at my excitement about a pepper mill. They don't understand. I'm not going to make them understand by transporting my treasured Peugeot to work, where some jackhole might drop it on a concrete floor or lose the nut off the top. They can keep their grubby mitts off of my U'Select. They can't believe I spent $90 on a pepper mill, but I'm the kind of guy who feels this way: if you're going to buy something you have to live with, make it quality. Spend the extra bucks to get great performance and value. It only hurts when you lay down the money. From then on, you're in paradise every time you use it.I also bought an OXO, which is a great little grinder, for guests, but they better keep their stinkin' hooks off of my Peugeot Paris U'Select, or they'll draw back nubs!I never thought I'd say something good about France, but Peugeot earned it! Five stars!!!UPDATE: I ate some fish, shrimp and basmati rice two nights ago, and it just didn't taste as good as the night before. Then it came to me at about 3:30 in the morning as I woke up from a dead sleep: somehow I forgot to use the Peugeot Paris U'Select to apply some pepper! I was pissed off the rest of the night and the next day!!! You know, when I'm about to die and somebody asks if I have any regrets, that will be the one.

This pepper mill was purchased for a present. The natural color is lovely; will complement any kitchen or table setting (why it was noticeably less in price than the dark wood, I don't know but I will take it). It has good heft and size. In terms of rating, only a half star would be removed if possible. The mill arrived in a plastic sleeve only in a bag mailer. There was no damage but don't know what would happen if roughly handled. Also, the mill was not completely filled with pepper corns, only a small amount. Come on! For as nice as this mill is it should come filled to the brim. I would purchase this again.

You will save money in the long run. Quality quality quality.

Years ago, a dear person gave me the gift of a pepper mill. It is the product of a well-known supplier of spices and related merchandise; one who chooses to post political partisan charged rants as part of their website shopping experience.I am subjected to enough politics these days. I don't want them dragged into my kitchen!Additionally, their pepper mill is a piece of junk. Frequently, I had to use a hammer to pound part of the grinding mechanism back into the lid to get it to work. I kept it only out of sentimentality surrounding who gave it to me.ENOUGH is ENOUGH!I chose this Peugeot because of online reviews.It works like a dream!It secures its parts in place!I also appreciate the esthetics of it's light color, as well as its "gold Peugeot" finial, a departure from the usual silver. It adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen. (Hey, look for enjoyment in the details of the little things in life!)

I love it!

Te compras este molino y automaticamente ya quieres empanizar toda tu comida de pimienta por lo bien que hace su trabajo. La madera y el mecanismo de molienda se sienten de calidad.

Além de absurdamente lindo e bem acabado, mói a pimenta de uma forma maravilhosa. Sem resistência pra rodar, libera uma grande quantidade de pimenta moída a cada giro. Produto espetacular. Vale cada centavo!

maalt vanaf het eerste moment beter dan de vorige molen met een keramische maalmechaniek die ondertussen kapot is.

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