Hey,
I have the Rattleware, Large Round Handle.
I picked it over a bunch of different designs, for a few reasons..
Looks sharp.. Metal&Black just looks good.
Round handle...Seemed more comfy then the angular handle
they made it in my size
AND.. It was the cheapest tamper I could find, that was a nice one.
Now.. I like my tamper. But im searching for more. I know the type of person I am, and can guarantee, down the road I will have a COLLECTION of tampers(and probably PFs and Baskets too!) The Rattleware is a flat base. Im looking for a convex, or curved base. I think the Euro Curve is a little much, so US curve for me. Only thing about the rattleware, is I have large hands.. I wish the tamper handle was just a smidgen longer. I think the long handle RB would be TOO long for my taste tho. My father likes the rattleware very much.. says its a very nice looking/feeling tamper.
See how much you would like to spend, and head on over to EPNW. Large selection, and all of their tampers(EPNW tamps) allow the bases and handles to be interchanged... Which I think is very cool. I LOVE their wood grain handles
http://www.espressoparts.com/product/30EP5_CPW-FESTIVALRegs are very nice.. so are EPNW's tamps.. But theyre not cheap.. Rattleware's are...
Jeff