Subminimal Flick WDT Distribution Pen

Make espresso puck preparation cleaner, safer and more enjoyable with the Subminimal Flick WDT Distribution Pen. Designed for baristas and home espresso enthusiasts, this innovative Weiss Distribution Technique tool uses retractable needles to break up clumps and evenly distribute coffee grounds before tamping. With a simple click to deploy and a quick wrist flick to retract, the Flick WDT helps improve consistency, reduce channelling and create better espresso extractions with a fun, intuitive design.

Key Features

• Retractable Needle Design: The needles deploy with one click and retract with a quick flick, making the tool safer and easier to store when not in use.
• Improves Espresso Puck Prep: Helps break up clumps and evenly distribute ground coffee in the portafilter before tamping.
• Reduces Channelling: More even distribution can help water flow through the coffee bed more consistently for better espresso extraction.
• Fun and Intuitive to Use: The flick-style mechanism makes puck preparation quick, satisfying and simple for daily espresso routines.
• 0.5mm Needles Installed: Supplied ready to use with 0.5mm needles fitted as standard.
• Replacement Needles Included: Comes with 0.35mm replacement needles, giving you spares and an alternative needle thickness.
• Stand and Wall Mount Included: Store the tool neatly on your coffee bar or mount it for convenient access.
• Compact and Lightweight: Slim pen-style design is easy to handle, store and use as part of any espresso setup.

Product Specifications

• Product: Subminimal Flick WDT Distribution Pen
• Tool Type: Espresso WDT distribution tool
• Weight: 48g / 1.3oz
• Dimensions: 110 mm x 18 mm x 18 mm
• Installed Needle Thickness: 0.5mm
• Replacement Needle Thickness: 0.35mm
• Needle Length: 42mm
• Use: Espresso puck preparation, coffee distribution and clump breaking before tamping

What’s in the Box?

• Subminimal Flick WDT Tool
• Stand
• Wall Mount
• Six Replacement Needles
• Allen Key

Care & Handling

• Retract After Use: Always retract the needles after puck preparation for safer storage and handling.
• Handle with Care: The fine needles are designed for precise coffee distribution and should be protected from heavy impact.
• Replacement Needles: Spare needles are included in case any needles become buckled during transport or regular use.
• Keep Dry: Wipe clean after use and store in the included stand or wall mount.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Subminimal Flick WDT used for?
  The Flick WDT is used to distribute espresso grounds evenly in the portafilter before tamping, helping reduce clumps and improve extraction consistency.
• What does WDT mean?
  WDT stands for Weiss Distribution Technique, a puck preparation method that uses fine needles to break up clumps and distribute coffee evenly.
• Are the needles retractable?
  Yes, the needles deploy with a click and retract with a quick wrist flick for safer and more convenient use.
• What needle thickness is supplied?
  The tool ships with 0.5mm needles installed and includes 0.35mm replacement needles.
• Does it come with a stand?
  Yes, the package includes both a stand and a wall mount for flexible storage.
• Can this help reduce espresso channelling?
  Yes, by improving ground coffee distribution before tamping, a WDT tool can help reduce channelling and support more even extractions.

Buying Information

Product No.: FK-01-BL

We are currently in the process of moving from Royal Mail to Amazon Shipping as our delivery partner. During this changeover, you may receive tracking notifications from Amazon Shipping.

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Delivery

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• Standard Tracked Delivery (2–5 working days) – Free
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• Standard Tracked Delivery (2–5 working days) – £3.95
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Right to Cancel

Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have the right to cancel your order within 14 days of receiving your goods. You will be responsible for the return shipping costs.

To be eligible for a refund, items must be returned unused, in perfect condition, and in their original, unopened packaging. Delivery charges are non-refundable. Please allow up to 14 working days for the return and refund process.

To initiate a return, please contact us at contact@redber.co.uk or call 01483 80 85 80, quoting your order number (found in your order confirmation email and packing slip).

Exemptions from the Right to Cancel

The right to cancel does not apply to:

• Goods that are perishable or have a short shelf life
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As all our coffee is roasted to order and customised for your chosen brew method, some products may not be eligible for cancellation. This does not affect your statutory rights if a product is faulty or not as described.

Returns — Business Customers

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The Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 do not apply to business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Business customers do not benefit from a statutory 14-day cooling-off period or any equivalent right to cancel simply because they have changed their mind.

Our B2B Returns Policy

Redber does not accept returns from business customers unless a return has been expressly agreed in writing by Redber prior to the goods being returned.

In addition to the above, we will not accept any return where:

• The packaging has been opened, broken, or tampered with in any way
• The goods have been used, prepared, brewed, or consumed to any extent
• The goods are perishable or have a short shelf life (which applies to all roasted coffee)
• The goods were roasted, blended, or ground to a custom specification for that order

These conditions apply regardless of the reason for the return request, except where the goods are confirmed to be faulty or not as described (see below).

Faulty or Misdescribed Goods

Nothing in this policy limits or excludes Redber's obligations under the Sale of Goods Act 1979. If goods supplied to a business customer are of unsatisfactory quality, not fit for purpose, or materially not as described, the business customer retains the right to:

• Reject the goods and obtain a refund, or
• Request a repair or replacement

Any such claim must be notified to us in writing within a reasonable time of delivery, and we reserve the right to inspect the goods before agreeing a remedy. Photographs of any defect should be provided at the point of notification.

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Refunds will be issued to the original payment method used. We aim to process all refunds promptly and efficiently.