Bruntmor 12 Inch Black Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet - Oven Safe Enameled Frying Pan, Nonstick Cookware & Bakeware for Stovetop, Grill, Oven - Perfect for Searing, Baking, Roasting & Casserole Dishes

The inner surface seemed rough but most of that came off with a brillo pad when I cleaned with water before use. Dried it thoroughly and reasoned it a bit with olive oil. There was also a small area that was obviously buffed down slick (probably to remove a manufacturing scar) which I was disappointed by but it didn't matter.Cast iron is practically indestructible and truly is the only and best non-stick cookware. I have used cast iron all my life but for some dumb reason I never had a cast iron skillet. Had many types of "non-stick" skillets over the years including the one with titanium & ceramic "copper colored" non-stick surface. The trouble with all those "non-stick" linings is they cannot be heated to high temperatures required to get food crispy brown. The pans will also warp if you over heat them. And they all require oil to prevent sticking despite what those infomercials will tell you.This cast iron skillet is practically indestructible. It will not warp under high heat. It will last forever. It is truly non-stick when used and cared for properly even when cooking with just a small coating of cooking oil. It literally wipes clean with a paper towel. Plus the food tastes better. The more you use it, the better it gets as the seasoning (patina) builds. This was the best priced cast iron skillet I could find and with my free shipping it was a no brainer. This 12" skillet is the prefect size for cooking for a small family or small dinner party. Since I'm normally just cooking for myself, I'll be getting another skillet just like it but only smaller. All my other "non-stick" skillets are in the garage sale pile.By the way, for those interested 12" is the measure across the outside edge at the top of the pan. If you want a lid for this skillet, the inside top edge is slightly over 11-5/8 inches in diameter.