Getting on a bit in age if the old batch (apparently around a few months ago), i've heard good reports about the old blanks. Grey bits of cardboard, that are supposedly double-dipped.
Heard they were pretty good gear, although you know how each batch of trips is different, these ones are pretty good quality from what i can gather.
There had been a bit of an acid drought of late. Personally, i thought the eschers were nice, but not strong enough for my liking. Bang for your buck and all that. These though, aren't the eschers.