I did A LOT of research into my first espresso grinder and the Eureka Mignon came out tops. It's a great grinder with a bit of a steep learning curve. It's a solid grinder made from metal and I can see myself using this for at least the next 10 years.

It grinds espresso. Properly. Crema heaven. Simple and effective, no bells or whistles.
Had a cheap grinder before, to go with my Rocket espresso machine. Was like towing a caravan with a Ferrari.

Finally got myself a proper espresso grinder to go with my Gaggia Classic , also got 18g vst basket. Using as single dose has little retention as standard and does everything I need dosing directly into the portafilter . No problem with static probably get a dosing ring just to improve work flow . Having fun now dialling in not yet dropped pressure from 15 bar so more Improvement to be achieved!

Eureka Mignon Manuale 50 Home Coffee Grinder - 50mm - Black

Having had cheaper electric grinders in the past, which usually lasted about a year, I decided to spend a little more this time in the hopes of some longevity. As I've only had it about a month so far I cannot comment on whether this investment was wise or not. But I am reassured by what I have seen. It is a solid, well built machine, with basic functions and nothing too fancy (more gimmicks means more to go wrong). Most components can be replaced if they do fail or wear out. The grind quality is great, with a marked improvement in the espresso I pull. All in all so far so good