Brandt Ranj is a commerce reporter for The Verge, which means, he says, “I spend my time trying to find good deals and the best gear to recommend to our readers.” He also keeps The Verge’s wearables buyer’s guides up to date, but, he adds, “my role requires me to cover a little bit of everything,” including deals on subscriptions. “Products are constantly coming out, so every day it is a little different.”

He volunteered to tell us about his favorite kitchen scale: the OXO 11 lb Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull out Display.

When (and why) did you get this kitchen scale?

I come from a long line of bakers who measure everything by feel because the recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. I’m the first person who’s nerdy enough to care about exact weight and ratios

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