Hey there KH. Looks like you've got some sound advice here. I will second the smoothness of SS also. Am also thinking that the placement of the coil is important and it depends on your atty. For example, the closer to the edge that you build a coil on an RM2, the more you taste (and perhaps harsher for serious tootle puffers). Another example: I just placed a coil higher than usual in my O-16 (in the middle, above the posts) and the throat hit increased dramatically.
What atty are you using?
Robinowitz...broke out the SS and am really enjoying it! So far, absolutely no discomfort! Now, I wonder if I have an anti-kanthal thing happening? Weird...either way, I am happy for now. Will know more with time!