I got this gaiwan to replace my old one that just broke (a cheap Amazon gaiwan). I've really been enjoying this new one. It's a little thicker and heavier, and looks really nice.
My original concerns were 1.) that the silver leaf would wear off, and 2.) that the finish would feel chalky. Neither of these are an issue at all. The silver le
...Read MoreRead more about I got this gaiwan to replace my oldaf is an actual piece of metal adhered to the surface; not a printed pattern, and the finish is far from chalky. It's more like a slightly bumpy surface than what you probably think of a typical matte finish, so it's still very smooth, but doesn't reflect the light so specularly. Read LessRead less about I got this gaiwan to replace my old