Esterigon + Tilemahos - best combo ever?

For a very long time now I have used my JustGG and Oddy.  Or JustGG and Ithaka. I have not strayed from this combination nor have I wanted to. However for the last couple of days I have not touched any of the above, I have used Esterigon and Tilemahos exclusively. A lot smaller than the JustGG/Ithaka setup and a lot lighter too. Performance is just as good and ease of use/setup might even be a bit easier.

At first I expected a smaller GG and atty to be a temporary distraction but I have been overwhelmed at how perfect and useable this combination is. Esterigon is a masterpiece in engineering, every little feature and detail works wonderfully. Tilemahos bears all the characteristics of  the more established GG atomisers but in a much smaller form and fits perfectly on top of Esterigon.

The battery capacity is obviously lower with a smaller size but even my cheap Efest 18490 batteries work very well. I get over a day of use from a single charge. The 18500 battery I have is much longer that stated and will not fit in Esterigon no matter how much I wanted it to.

Although smaller than my normal setup, size does not affect performance in any way, in fact I am surprised at how good the performance is. The wider space inside for the coil makes it a breeze to use. It takes me about 3 minutes to recoil Tilemahos. I normally use a single coil but there is more than enough room to run a dual coil (or more) setup.

The threads are all buttery smooth, fitting together perfectly. The CNC engraving on the bottom part is really nice, something I wasn't expecting. It makes a difference to the look and also serves as an aid to gripping when disassembling. I also found the length of the mouthpiece to be really good too, nice and compact when all the way closed, not too long when fully opened.

Overall I am extremely pleased with the latest GG releases. The only downside to my newfound admiration for the 'Esterimahos' combination is that my other GG's are starting to feel left out. Imeo said somewhere that once we started using these newer GG's we would wonder about our use of the larger GG's and I now know what he means. 

As technology improves there will be changes in how we vape and what we use to vape. The release of Esterigon and Tilemahos are an indication of the direction Imeo is taking and the upcoming Proteus promises to push vaping and Golden Greek even further forward into the future. 

I will forever love my GGTS, Stealth, JustGG and I'll continue to use them even as newer GG products come to market. However, I have total faith in Imeo's ability to come up with the next new thing in vaping and in my opinion Esterigon with Tilemahos is the best setup available in the world right now.

As ever I would like to thank Imeo and also Vassilis from e-smokeguru. Without them this Blog could not exist.

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Picture Of The Month August 2014

This month I have chosen this simple Esterigon/Tilemahos pair as my top picture. In my opinion, probably the number one e-cig combo in the world right now. The reason for choosing this picture is to mark and celebrate the release of these two GG products, both of which have been selling really well.

There is not much more I can say about the picture but that is what I like about it. It is just two GG's, pure and simple. So, well done to Patricko for having a great couple of GG's and for taking the time to photo them.

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Tilemahos - latest information

The following is all the latest information, condensed, that Imeo has posted in the GG Tilemahos thread over on ECF. Much of the conversation on the thread has been on the different bases that will be available with Tilemahos and also some passionate discussion of engraving and branding.

GG Branding

With Esterigon coming only with 'GG' engravings some users are keen to see Tilemahos appear with a wings only version. Although in the thread Imeo states for example, that the Hybrid base will come with the same CNC engravings as in his recent videos, he does seem open to discussion on what markings should be available.

The Hybrid base has not been made yet as there is no time to make it before the August holidays. This gives a bit of hope to those wanting a different look than the planned CNC. The pictures below show the Hybrid base as it is now and were taken from this video.

*IMAGES TO BE ADDED*

Notice how good it looks when attached to Esterigon, giving a very clean and complete look. The small size of Tilemahos, paired with Esterigon will make this a very desirable pairing for those looking for the GG experience in a smaller form factor. 

Base Options

The difference the bases make to Esterigon length are as follows. Regular base - no difference. AD base - 4mm increase. Hybrid base 2.5mm shorter.

The regular base is made for Esterigon, JustGG, GGTS and other mods. The AD base will be for other mods/GG without AD control. It will be needed on GG mods like the Stealth or GGTB that don't have Ad control.

Prices

The prices given by Imeo so far are -

• Regular Tilemahos  79 euros  
• AD Tilemahos  89 euros 
• Hybrid base  20-25 euros? No firm price given yet.

At the time of writing this Imeo has given an expected release date of around the first week of August. Obviously this could change at any time. As always I will update you with anything new I find.

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GG Tilemahos - breakdown video by Imeo

Imeo has posted a more in depth look at the new atomiser Tilemahos. I won't say too much about it as you can see in the video all you need to know. All I can add is that it looks very good. It seems to be the perfect partner for Esterigon and will probably appeal to other mod owners too.

Note - the engraving is an interesting change for GG, CNC rather than laser engraved.

One last piece of good news, the price of Tilemahos is set to be €79. That is a great price and an affordable one that is very much welcomed. I'll post more updates as I get them.

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Tilemahos - 'Fat Penelope'

What is it?

Tilemahos will be the next rebuildable atomiser from Golden Greek. It is designed specifically for the Esterigon, although it will no doubt have an appeal to anyone with a big battery mod. The reduced diameter of Tilemahos could make it as popular as the Penelope is for more generic mod owning e-cig users.

Tilemahos will be a 3 piece design, base, body and cap. Imeo said he wanted to keep the design as simple as possible in contrast to the likes of Ithaka, with it's multiple parts. There will be a choice of three bases.

• The first base is for use with Esterigon, which already has air control, making the Esterigon-Tilemahos combo as short as possible. 

• The second is a base to use with other mods and will have an air control feature. 

• Lastly there will be a hybrid base. As I understand it a hybrid base uses the top cap of the mod as the base plate for the atomiser. This reduces the possibility of voltage loss through the 510 connection. I admit I have little experience of hybrid bases though, so I may be wrong on this one.

However the Tilemahos finally emerges it will probably be as Imeo described it, a Fat Penelope. I expect it to have the same sort of internals as previous GG rebuildables, along with the familiar ease of use. It's length is very short at around 36mm long. Despite the small size it will hold 3.5 ml of liquid.

Can I see it?

It is still in production so no official pictures have been published yet. However, below are some pictures that have been posted on ECF along with some screen grabs I got from Youtube. The first one is by CaptSteve who has a pre release version, he blurred the picture for this reason. He seems impressed with it so that's a good sign.

Notice in the last picture the 'S' I have circled on the base. I don't know what this is, maybe an engraving of the name or it could be just some pre-production identifying part. It will be interesting to see the final finish and design.

From the pictures it's hard to appreciate the size of Tilemahos but this is a really compact looking RBA. On top of Esterigon this is going to be a perfect match.

When can I get it?

Imeo said recently that Tilemahos would be ready sometime mid July. I know that the machine shop shuts soon for the holidays so I imagine they will try to get a batch finished before then.

I predict that this will be another very popular item and one to keep an eye on. With the holidays coming up you won't want to miss out on buying this otherwise the next batch will feel like a very long time away. Keep checking all the regular suppliers for information and if I find out anything more I will, of course, let you know.

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Tilemahos

With the launch of Esterigon out of the way the next releases by Imeo people are looking forward to are Tilemahos, Penelope Short and of course Proteus. As far as Tilemahos goes, a release doesn't seem too far away. Imeo has already posted a couple of video's to Youtube demonstrating Tilemahos and I have to say it is looking very good already.

Tilemahos will be the latest GG rebuildable atomizer, a 'fat Penelope' designed to fit Esterigon. At 36mm long it will be shorter than Ody but surprisingly it holds around 3.5 ml of liquid where the Ody has a 2 ml capacity. Imeo has made a few subtle changes to the internal parts to improve performance but I am betting the internal parts won't be too dissimilar to the internals of the Ithaka upgrade.

You can check the video's out to get a sneak peek at performance and looks. Hopefully it won't be too long before Tilemahos is released, I know there are a lot of Esterigon owners waiting for one.

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CaptSteve's ESG iAtty Review

This is another great review from CaptSteve. This time it's on the e-smokeguru iAtty. As you can see from the stunning pictures, the ESG iAtty is a perfect match for Esterigon. Thanks again to Steve for letting me post these here.

The ESG Iatty

"Well what can I say about an atomizer that has a cult following. I have good friends who still vape nothing else other than the iatty since they bought the very first issue.

I'm happy Vassilis convinced Imeo to make a short tank version of this great atty and frankly this is the only difference the ESG iatty has over the original iatty. It's widely accepted that the Iatty produces great flavor and I personally believe it's the combination of the bell chamber area and narrow diameter of the chimney.
In fact if we look back in time we'll realize that iatty was the first atomizer tank to have a chimney which also controlled juice flow. What today exists in many atty designs was first conceived in the Iatty.

The best setup I've found for the Iatty (personal opinion) is with dual 1.5mm silica (one on top of the other) and the coil sitting inside the ceramic. You can use 2mm as well but anything more than that you'll require to open up the width of the slots of the ceramic. I pass the non-res wires through the holes at the bottom of the ceramic and then insert the two o-rings for the ceramic to sit on the plastic top cap.
Having said that I've also enjoyed dual coils (it's a hot vape), microcoils and nanocoils with cotton in the iatty. Pretty much the sky is the limit.

All said and done this shorter ESG iatty vapes just as well as all my other iatties but looks absolutely sick on the Esterigon which is the same diameter.
If you want some great tasting vapor you have to try the iatty, she puts out."


- CaptSteve

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CaptSteve's Esterigon Review

Over on ECF I saw a couple of posts from CaptSteve that I loved and really wanted to share. This review of Esterigon is great on it's own but with the pictures, it's simply fantastic. With the Captains kind blessing I am posting his review below.

Esterigon

"Just came back from the annual vacation in Greece where as every year had the chance to see all my good friends. Imeo, Vasilis, Stelioss, Zantos to name but a few.
Of course I had the chance to pick up personally my Esterigon and Iatty mini ESG from Vasilis (before we went out drinking). What a great little mod it is, simple with great design as always and excellent performance. I did a volt drop test myself (yes I'm aware of all the limitations) and found that Esterigon has quite insignificant loss. On a 0.7 ohm coil I showed on average (over 6 measurements) 0.16v which is pretty damn impressive considering the bottom contact is SS and not brass. I did the test with a Sony VTC5 freshly off the charger.
The button operation is smooth and extremely responsive and the locking mechanism is simple and ingenious.

I know that Imeo has perhaps been accused by reviewers in the past of making complex mods/atties with many parts but frankly this latest creation is so simple I would highly and unoquivically recommend it to even a beginner. I didn't find much that can really go wrong with Esterigon other than perhaps your normal use cleaning of threads and contacts. However having said that the thing is so easy to take apart and clean that I would rank it easier than a GGTS or a JustGG.

My gripe with my buddy Imeo was why 21mm when most non GG atties which many users have are 22mm but after I've used it now for about 8 days I can say that it's a really comfortable size (see comparison image to JustGG) and having on there a 22mm or even 23mm atty is no issue whatsoever.

Fitting of batteries was absolutely fine with all of mine which I tried with the exception of one 18500 AW IMR which I had to remove the little AW silver oval sticker.

We did discuss one or two possible future improvements for Esterigon and I'll let him tell you in his own time about that.

Imeo was kind enough to let me have his Prototype Tilemaxos to try and I can tell you that it sits beautifully on Esterigon with an almost hybrid look. I've taken a "sneak peek" photo for you but did some blurring as this is still only a prototype. First impressions are good but I'll leave it at that as this is something Imeo will show you when he's ready. I'll just say that you will like very much what he's come up with.

Imeo has done some incredible progress with Proteus and I think he's going to make our wait well worth it.

I'll let you know my impressions of the Iatty mini ESG version in a few days with some pictures as I only had the chance to briefly vape it just once at Vasilis's store.

All in all I had a great time with good friends, amazing food and beautiful Greek sunny beaches."

- CaptSteve

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Pic of the Month June 2014

For this months best picture I have chosen this one by ECF forum member steliosss. Part of the reason I picked this one was because it is an Esterigon that was released in June, I also love the combination of Esterigon and ESG iAtty.

Congrats to steliosss, a great picture and an awesome set-up. I'm sure there are plenty of GG fans who would love to own this pairing of GG newcomers.

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Esterigon - Perfection

Yesterday I received a package from Imeo and Vassilis containing the brand new Golden Greek, Esterigon. I have seen pictures and videos of Esterigon, so I wasn't expecting the construction to be anything too different from what I'm used to with the JustGG, Ithaka, etc. However I am totally blown away at how well put together Esterigon is. The design from top to bottom is clean and tidy. Nothing is added that shouldn't be there, Esterigon has been designed and machined to perfection.

The first thing that strikes you is the size. Compare it to the JustGG below. I am very used to handling my JustGG and GGTS's so the size of a GG isn't really an issue I'd thought about. But Esterigon really feels perfect in your hand. Small but still with a nice weight and feeling of real quality, comfortable too. You immediately realise why Imeo has chosen to design a smaller unit. It makes sense to go smaller, especially when he can do it with no drop in quality or performance.

From top to bottom Esterigon is a truly beautiful mod. The size will appeal to anyone who wants a less conspicuous mod and still have something more substantial than regular e-cigarettes/mods. At the moment Esterigon is slightly top heavy with anything Ody/Ithaka sized but is perfect with any version of Penelope or similar sized tank.

The new small button is very easy to push with any finger and it's position is easily reachable, whatever way you hold Esterigon. The locking mechanism is flawless, easy to operate and a welcome feature for 'pocket vapers' like me! I especially like the air control ring that works without adding any length to Esterigon.

The only thing I would change on Esterigon would be to have a small wings logo on the opposite side to the button instead of just the 'GG' on the side. This is a minor quibble though and not something that makes any real difference, the quality of every part far outweighs any cosmetic complaints.

Esterigon is a positive step forward for Golden Greek, a perfect bridge between JustGG and the upcoming Proteus. Imeo did say this would be the last mechanical mod he makes and if that's true, Esterigon is the perfect mod to end that chapter of GG history.

I love everything Imeo makes and make no secret of that fact. But with my hand on my heart I swear this is the most refined, beautiful and exciting GG I have seen from Imeo so far. Not bad for something that started as a side project during development of Proteus. 

Esterigon goes on sale tomorrow, the sellers links are below. Buy one! You won't regret it.

e-smokeguru

fluidvaper

bitfumo

 A huge, huge thank you to Imeo and Vassilis without whom I could not have brought you this review.

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Esterigon Official Release and Review

This Saturday, 14th June is the Official release date for Esterigon. Thanks to 'Anonymous' who pointed the fact out to me in another post. Check out the suppliers links at the top of the page for more details when they have them. The GG vendors will be experiencing high traffic rates on release day so be patiant and good luck if you are buying Esterigon!

Video Review

Larger than life ECF user, Bishopheals, was lucky enough to get an early release model of Esterigon to review. He goes through the whole process of assembly so it's a thread worth bookmarking. I will post the link to his thread rather than the video.

GG Esterigon review

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Esterigon looking like a June release

Esterigon Officially on the way

Barring any last minute hitches Esterigon should probably be in stock on sellers sites sometime in the first week of June. Imeo has started shipping the hotly anticipated Esterigon to his sellers, giving a quote of around five days to reach the US vendor. The intention is for a simultaneous release in all regions which seems like a good idea to make it fair on sellers and buyers.

It is my understanding that all Esterigons will have to be assembled by each seller which is a huge task in itself. You can see in the video below, the full process of assembling the GG Esterigon. Once the sellers have put all their units together and Imeo gives the nod, Esterigon and it's spares will at last be available to buy. GG users will finally be able to get their hands on the first of a new wave of Golden Greeks.

Mini iAtty

While checking e-smokeguru I noticed this little beauty that slipped by me. Sadly it is out of stock but I couldn't resist posting about it as it is so unique. You can see the full item details at the link below the picture.

Mini-iatty e-smokeguru edition

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F5,F5,F5,F5........Esterigon release getting closer

Just a friendly reminder that the limited run of 1000 Esterigon will be released very shortly and if you are thinking of getting one, now would be a good time to start checking the sellers sites. You should plan your purchases so you can save on delivery by getting everything ordered at the same time. So if you are after spares or extra's, start looking now.

Also don't forget to order your batteries, Esterigon takes an 18500 battery in standard mode but I think it was said there will be options to purchase 18650 and 18350 tubes too.

The last thing I read from Imeo regarding the release of Esterigon was a post stating he might ship to sellers in around 3-4 days. That was 3 days ago, so we are getting close now. Just remember that suggested date could change at any moment.

The only place to get Esterigon is from the following sellers. Pick the seller closest to you and good luck!

fluidvaper

e-smokeguru

bitfumo

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Esterigon - coming soon

With the release of (possibly the last mechanical GG) Esterigon not too long away Imeo recently posted a few pictures of the near final product. I think I'm right in saying the pictures show the mod in 18500 mode. I should also add the AD ring and negative cap are not shined.

As you can see from the pictures Esterigon is looking very good already. Notice the new, bolder engravings and also the lack of GG wings and serial number. With regards to the serial numbers, Imeo states that all owners will be equal. I can understand his logic but I'm sure there are a few people who will miss having a number.

Esterigon is designed for an 18500 battery config although the option of an 18650 extension tube will be available. Imeo has also hinted at a new tank designed to fit Esterigon. In one of the posts in the official Esterigon thread he says this, "New tank will come out but much later, that will be a fat and short Penelope at 21mm and 3 ml capacity." I can imagine the new tank combined with Esterigon will be like a trimmed down JustGG with tank.

To see more pictures of Esterigon, including different battery configurations, you can visit the thread here.

Esterigon Official

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Proteus and Esterigon Revealed

Firstly let me offer my apologies for the lack of posts recently. My PC has died, hard drive and power unit gone, so I have found it very hard to get online. Having said that if the news of the two new GG's on the way is old news to you, please forgive me.

So Imeo has at last posted some videos showing a better view of the upcoming Proteus and Esterigon. The videos can be seen on his channel here. As usual Imeo has outdone himself and created some innovative and unique creations. In the Youtube videos Imeo explains in detail all the modifications he has made with both designs. Proteus looks like it was worth the wait. Every little detail has been very carefully planned and thought out. The electronic part of it looks very simple to use and Imeo has somehow managed to make it small enough to not affect the overall look.

Top:Proteus   Bottom:Esterigon

Esterigon is also a very cool looking GG. The locking system is great and the small button, situated at the top end, seems like a breeze to use. I have to admit I would love to have seen a bottom button as an option but I do agree with Imeo in regards to the practical issues involved with bottom button placement.

The fact that Esterigon is the same diameter as the Iatty will please a lot of users. Imeo does show in the videos that Esterigon is able to power Oddy and Ithaka too without looking out of place. I imagine the multitude of other tanks out there will look fine too.

Without a doubt these will both be very popular and maybe the start of a slightly different direction for the GG. I didn't think I would see Imeo try to produce an electronic e-cig such as the Proteus but he has delivered on his promises and made something very special. The exciting thing is Imeo seems to have something better up his sleeve and that's why I love the GG.

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