NormcoreManual Coffee Grinder V2-38mm Titanium Contemporary Conical Burr - Hand Grinder - Adjustable Settings - For Espresso, Aeropress, Pour over, French Press

This is such a great grinder. For the price, which is at the lowest end of acceptable manual grinders, it is a very good grinder. It feels very pleasant to grind, it grinds quickly, and it is easy to use. It is very solid, its previous version had a little issue with the top cover which is now fixed, and the rubber grip ring can slide up or down so its easy to hold on to however you hold it. My only two gripes about this grinder which is most likely also the case for a lot of other grinders as well, is that the stainless threading on the grind catcher doesnt offer any sort of resistance, what that means is even though the threading is very nice, it can come unscrewed just as easily as it can be screwed on. To some people this might even be a benefit, but to me when I am grinding, my palm can unscrew the catch if im not careful. It has never come off all the way but with a simple little silicone or rubber ring at the top of the threading it would prevent that. The other slight issue I have is the wooden grip on the handle does not rotate easily. You can choose to either grip the wood hard while grinding to force it to rotate, or you can grip the wood very soft and allow the wood to spin in your palm while grinding, but there is no in between, if you grip the wood medium and try to grind it will just pull on your skin and kindof hurt. Like a N64 controller while playing mario party. These 2 minor gripes aside, this grinder is incredible for the money. Obviously if you are SUPER into coffee and want to spend more money you could get better results or a larger capacity grinder going with a 200$+ 1zpresso grinder or something but honestly this one still is comparable to those at less than half the price.

This Normcore V2 is a well-built piece of coffee equipment that easily compares to grinders twice the price, and has a very sleek look. It seems to be a clone of the Helor 101, or at least uses the same burrs from what Lance Hedrick and Kyle Rowsell found in their reviews. The body is constructed from matte black aluminum with full-length internal stabilizing bars to prevent wobbling, there's a helpful silicone grip that can also affix to the handle, and it has a practical capacity of about 35 grams for the 44mm model. It also grinds extremely quickly, and I was genuinely surprised the first several times I used it because I didn't expect to be finished so soon. I timed it at roughly 30 seconds to grind 20 grams for filter coffee.The Normcore V2 also uses a stepped grind adjustment featuring 24 clicks per rotation, which I much prefer over stepless adjustments for the sake of repeatability. I find that my brews typically taste best between 36 to 44 clicks, and have used it for V60, Chemex, and Kalita with no issue. I did notice that it initially produced a lot of fines out of the box, which muddied my first several brews, but this resolved after burning through about 10oz of coffee to season the burrs a bit. This is still an ongoing process after my first week using it, as it seems like each subsequent brew is still tasting a little bit better than the last one. I would not necessarily recommend using this grinder for espresso given a limited ability to make the kind of micro-adjustments necessary for dialing shots, but I have no doubt that it could be serviceably used for that purpose if the need arose. I have not tried it for my Bialetti yet, though I see no reason why it wouldn't perform well for that given the slightly coarser grind when compared to espresso.Last but not least, the storage case and cleaning tools are both very useful, and a pleasantly surprising inclusion at this price point. I would definitely make sure to keep the case upright during storage or when travelling, as it's not very snug inside and things can move around a bit. That said, they could have easily and reasonably charged the same amount without including any of those accessories, so this is definitely not a complaint.All in all, this is a great grinder, a wonderful value for the money, and a welcome addition to my coffee collection. I highly recommend it for yours too!

For the price this grinder is quite good. I can get the grinds fine enough for bottomless espresso shots. However, I can't seem to get it to grind on that setting without gradually stepping it down, which is to say, I will first coarse grind from another grinder and place those in the hopper, as full beans don't seem to catch. maybe I was using too fine a setting though? I will keep trying. It works well enough, easier to grind that way anyway.The body is solid metal, there is a hard plastic inside which is a shame, but It doesn't seem to be a weakpoint.Really, if you don't have the 600+ to spend on a big boy grinder for home espresso, this is a good choice. The case is pretty swanky too.

This is exactly what I was looking for! I am an airline pilot and we live on coffee. Nothing keeps my freight crew happier than really good coffee in the middle of the night and this little grinder really helps with that.Pros: >It is very compact and takes up a lot less space than my last grinder (I don't carry it in the case, just stuff it in a clean sock). >It grinds very uniformly, and the click adjustment is really good for dialing in your perfect grind (the instruction recommended settings are rubbish though). >It grinds FAST with much less effort than my previous grinder. >The hopper at the bottom holds ~24g of grounds. Perfect or two cups in my AeropressCons: >A bit heavy, but it's machined metal, so I'm OK with that. >The grind chamber won't hold 24g of whole bean, so you just have to add them in two batches. Again, a minor quibble. It's a compact little beastie. >Static Electricity! That was troublesome until I learned the trick of stirring the whole bean with a damp finger for a few seconds. It sounds weird but the internet said it worked and the internet was right. That little bit of moisture negates the static from grinding.All in all I am extremely happy with this little powerhouse. The quality of workmanship and the consistency of the grind are fantastic. It is compact and does all I hoped for. Hopefully it will keep up it's performance in the long haul, but so far I am very impressed.

The Normcore Hand Coffee Grinder is a delightful addition to my coffee brewing ritual. This manual coffee grinder has exceeded my expectations in terms of both design and performance. From the sleek CNC stainless steel construction to the consistent grind quality, it's a perfect blend of form and function.First and foremost, the build quality is impressive. The CNC stainless steel body not only looks elegant but also ensures durability and longevity. It feels solid in hand, and the handle operates smoothly, making the grinding process effortless. The grinder is compact and portable, making it an ideal companion for camping trips or travel. I love the capacity of 35g, which is perfect for preparing a couple of cups of freshly ground coffee.The grind consistency is outstanding. It offers a wide range of grind settings, allowing me to customize the coarseness to suit various brewing methods, from pour-over to French press. The burr mechanism grinds the coffee beans evenly, preserving their flavors and aromas. The result is a consistently flavorful cup of coffee that rivals the quality of electric grinders.

Brinda una gran estabilidad, y buena consistencia de molienda; excelente para pour-over y aeropress. Se siente como un producto bien diseñado, y hecho con materiales de calidad, para el precio verdaderamente es de lo mejor que hay. La brocha y la perilla son súper prácticas para mantenerlo limpio siempre

Più che buona gestione dello spessore di macinazione.Facilissimo da smontare e rimontare per pulire ad ogni cambio caffè.Esticamente davvero molto carino.Ottimo feel la tatto e all'uso.VELOCISSIMO!!!!!!!!! Più che veloce, davvero stupefatto dalla rapidità con cui si macina.Ovvio, sono 100 non 300 come altri, quindi tutto va proporzionato.

I was sceptical about perchasing that for espresso grind, due to some reviews.I have to say that is PERFECT AND EASY TO USE.I live in Greece and I also drink Turkish coffee which is very fine grind.Like a powder.I clean the grinder all the way for first time (very easy disassembly and assembly) and turn only 1 click the burrs for the finnest selection.I put 20 grams of coffee beans dark roasted and took me 1 minute very easy and very smooth grinding without much efford at all.The coffee was perfect.NowI have to find the espresso sweet grinding spot,which I believe will be 5-6 clicks.Very happy,for the most dificult coffee grind of Turkish coffee, and perfect built overall.The case also is perfect.The only think that I would change has to be the brush.It has to be 2mm thinner so I can put it in the grinder from the opposite side to clean it and there.I couldn't pass it through the braces of the axle that has.Overall very good quality and performance and built for only almost 80 euros.Edit: 1 month later I’m very happy with this grinder. For espresso,6 clicks from close position is the finest that my cheap Gaggia Viva can pass water through. 19gr coffee in 40gr coffee out in about 25 seconds. No sourness or bitterness in my coffee so I’m very pleased.

Beautifully constructed and easy to use.Only problem is that the handle sometimes falls off. Would be better if it "clicked" into place.