Stargazer 10.5 Inch Cast Iron Skillet

“the Stargazer was getting no use in comparison to my favorite Field skillet. I had always had trouble with seasoning this pan (I have heard this was an issue with the first edition of the pan), and I realized if I wanted to start using it again I was going to have to re-season the whole thing as it had started to rust from lack of use.”

“I bought the Stargazer 10.5 for Christmas and am eyeing the 12. Price wasn't the issue when I purchased, weight was. Stargazer 10.5 weight: 5.2 pounds Field #10: 6 pounds Finex 10in: 6.3 pounds I have peripheral neuropathy and my husband's elderly mother who lives with us is extremely arthritic. We use the crap out of our carbon steel, but there is not”

“I have both a 12" Lodge and a 10.5" Stargazer. I like them both, although the Stargazer is nicer. But the Stargazer is barely lighter than Lodge, for example the 10.25" Lodge is 5.34 lbs while the 10.5" Stargazer is 5.2 lbs. The Stargazer "feels" lighter because the longer handle makes it a little easier to lift, but I wouldn't classify it as a light pan.”

“I etched my stargazers. Theres a sticky in r/castironseasoning on how to do it. It worked for me. My seasoning is a lot better now.”

“Stargazer cast iron pans have become a go-to gift for people in my life that like cooking.”

“the stargazer cast iron i once owned (which i returned). the handle got hot rather quickly and unlike my CI i didnt have a handle cover for it.”

“I have that same stargazer, so smooth, sometimes hard to keep the finish on it.”

“After I took the pizza out I did notice some of the seasoning had come off. only on spots where the cheese/sauce had made contact with the pan. I know many people have had problems getting their seasoning to stick to the slick surface of the pan”

“Unique for its nice slope between the surface and the wall of the skillet, the Stargazer cast iron skillet makes for a perfect non stick crepe pan”

“I'd say steer clear of Stargazer, it's so overly smooth that it doesn't hold seasoning.”

“I have a stargazer and I like it, but I must say it isn't light!”

“If you want a quality new cast iron skillet check out Stargazer Cast Iron. It's my current favorite skillet and I have a bunch of antique ones too.”

“I still love my Stargazers, but Fields just feel better.”

“They're milled smooth, so feel so good when making eggs or anything.”

“My Lodge and Stargazer pans are already heavier than I'd like for comfortable use”

“So I splurged I’m a stargazer because 1. It’s smooth so it won’t scratch glass (as stated on their website) 2. It’s a little bit more lightweight compared to other options 3. It’s a perfect size for me and my soon to be fiancé (10.5”) 4. It’s high quality, modern and made in PA (where I live)”

“I also have a Stargazer (less than 2 months old with light use) and a refinished 9" Wagner Chef Skillet (I stripped and Crisco Oven seasoned 2 weeks ago) and both these are factory smooth bottom and cook like a dream - completely nonstick.”

“I have field, butterpat, lodge, Smithey and stargazer pans. Smithey is my fave due to the heft, but you can not go wrong with stargazer or any of the others.”

“I have a 10.5” Stargazer skillet. Haven’t needed one smaller or larger. Amazing cast iron, incredibly versatile. There’s nothing wrong with a Lodge, but it’s definitely a noticeable better experience with the Stargazer.”

“I have 2 stargazer skillets (10.5" and 12") that I use daily. If you ever get back into cast iron, I'd highly recommend them.”

“For me it is the Stargazer skillet. Love the design and when I bought it it wasn't to bad a price”

“i love my ceramic le crueset skillet (almost as much as my stargazer cast iron)”

“I love my Stargazer skillets but, I also really like my Lodge as well.”

“I do have a stargazer cast iron skillet and got it precisely for longer handle for leverage. The length does serve me well, and 11 3/4 one I just ordered is much lighter. But it's the handle design that really takes it over the top: that little bow and just the right thickness, how well it's manageable with a towel once it gets hot.”