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Materials

'Aircraft grade' is a marketing term covering dozens of alloys. Anodising quality predicts longevity far better than the alloy name.

Accessories

GSM tells you more than the fibre name does — and thinner papers are harder to handle but burn more evenly.

Materials

Anodised aluminium and alkaline cleaners do not mix — one dishwasher cycle can permanently strip a coloured finish.

Accessories

Glass with a gasket seal is the reliable option; the container material matters less than whether the seal is genuine.