Cryptic crossword No 1,303

I do like it when you pop in here, Meles. Your puzzles are always a delight. And this was no less well crafted than its predecessors. I very much enjoyed the smooth surfaces throughout (14a being particularly evocative). Faves amongst many inc: 4a, 8a, 13a, 15a, 17a, 28a, 1d, 2d, 6d, 14d, 16d. Spoilers in Reply. Thanks. PM

Thanks Meles, that was a fair old workout - I got most of the way there without much in the way of 18d. Particularly admired 1a, 17a, 22a, 23a, 27a, 28a, 3d, 7d & 14d and enjoyed many others. Some a bit obscure or tricksy for my capacity to think in a sufficiently lateral manner, but the crossers got me there in most cases. A couple of minor suggestions in reply (spoiler alert)...

Thanks Meles, super stuff. Favourites include 8a, the lovely surface of 12a/13a, 14a, 17a, 21a, 2d, 3d & 22d. Spoilers ...

Excellently done as always Meles, a satisfying challenge with lots to like, particularly 4a (smooth composition), 9a (smooth), 11a (cute), 14a (neat), 23a (very nice), 27a (neat), 3d (cute), 22d (neat) and 24d (nice) - thanks for the puzzle.

Thanks Meles, I really enjoyed this. Some real gems in here: I thought 4a and 8a were superb. Also really liked 17a, 22a, 23a and 1d. Spoilers…

Hi Meles, I enjoyed this puzzle and thought both 12a and 28a particularly classy examples of the genre… 22a 23a and 14a also cracking.