I finally found a robust and beautiful cast iron skillet from Lodge, and when the quality is right, it's truly excellent. I've purchased Lodge skillets several times and love their design, weight, and cooking performance. That said, the quality isn't always consistent. In past purchases, I've noticed issues such as small chips along the rim, bubbles on the surface, or areas that weren't fully coated. Because of this, I sometimes had to buy more than one skillet just to choose the best one. Fortunately, this time I received a skillet with none of those issues. It's solid, well-finished, and exactly what I was hoping for. When you get a good one, it's absolutely worth it.

Love it! This 6.5-inch cast iron skillet is perfect for petite sized portions! I purchased this skillet for cooking eggs, mini-pies, pasta and casseroles. It is wonderful for making 1-2 servings. The cleaning process is really simple. I used a sponge table salt mixed with baking soda with a dab of castille soap since I just received it. This skillet arrived lightly seasoned so I used some coconut oil on it. My eggs did not stick to it at all. I cannot wait to use it again tomorrow! 5 STARS! The price was really affordable! I highly recommend buying one or more of these skillets. I plan to buy another one so I can have a matching (twin) set.