Lodgecastiron

The skillet was heavier than I expected, which makes it feel incredibly durable for searing steaks. I love that the D.C. design on the bottom is subtle and doesn't interfere with cooking. Already used it to make cornbread, and it came out perfectly golden.

Finally got this out of the box and the weight is perfect—heavy enough to sear a steak but not too bulky to handle. The seasoning already looks nicely built up, so I didn’t have to do much prep before cooking. Cleanup was a breeze with just a quick rinse and dry.

The laser-etched D.C. skyline on the bottom is such a cool surprise when I flip it over. It heats up evenly for searing chicken and the seasoning was perfect right out of the box.

The city skyline etching on the bottom is such a cool detail, and this 12-inch pan heats unbelievably evenly for searing chicken thighs. It came pre-seasoned perfectly and hasn’t given me any sticking issues yet.

The engraved skyline on the bottom is such a cool detail, and this pan heats up incredibly evenly for searing. Already made perfect cornbread in it, and cleanup was a breeze with just a quick rinse.

Cooked my first ribeye in this skillet last night and the way the heat distributed evenly across the entire pan gave me a perfect sear, plus the handle stayed surprisingly cool. The Washington map detail on the bottom is a fun conversation starter, and it's already becoming my go-to for cornbread.

I love how the D.C. landmark etching looks crisp after a month of heavy use, and the seasoning has only deepened. It’s perfect for searing steaks right on the stovetop, then sliding straight into the oven. This skillet makes cooking feel like a mini road trip every time.

The handle stayed surprisingly cool on the stovetop, which made flipping pancakes a breeze. I've used it every morning since it arrived, and the seasoning is already developing a nice non-stick surface.

The Washington D.C. etching on the bottom is sharper than I expected, giving the pan a real collector's feel. It seared a steak perfectly on my gas stove with even heat distribution, and the seasoning held up beautifully without sticking.

Heating up the skillet for the first time, that 12-inch size gave me plenty of room to sear four chicken thighs without crowding. The seasoning was ready to go right out of the box, and the Washington, D.C. engraving on the bottom is a nice conversation starter.