Another update regarding the filament issue. Here are some comparison pictures between refills of PLA Basic - Jade White purchased on 4/17/2024 vs. those purchased on 5/4/2024.
This is good batch of PLA from 4/17, you’ll notice a piece of filament sticking in the hole.
This is a comparison of color and texture. It’s hard to see; however, the filament on the right is the new batch. It’s brighter, and it has a matte texture (but I have the matte filament and it’s a different texture than that as well).
This is the new batch, you’ll notice there is no filament sticking through the hole, instead it’ll just be taped on the roll and not spun through at all. It’s also not taped by the hole; it’s just taped on the roll (as have been the last 6 rolls now). You’ll also notice the condition of the roll. The old roll in the pictures has been used a few times already and it’s still in better condition than the new one that was taken right out of the plastic, not put on a plastic ring yet.
A little bit of a better view for the color/texture differences. The top one is the one my entire project is made out of; the bottom one is the new stuff. Also, it sands differently, shows more marks, etc. overall it’s a poorer quality.