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Post by That Falls Guy on Jul 1, 2017 18:33:07 GMT -5
What finish do you like best in a pipe? Smooth, Rusticated, Sandblasted???
Personally, I appreciate the beauty of a smooth briar, with a nice grain pattern.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 1, 2017 18:38:21 GMT -5
i prefer smooth too. hubby has taught me to appreciate wood grain.
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Post by JimInks on Jul 1, 2017 18:43:37 GMT -5
I prefer smooth with nice grain, but I have a lot of sandblasts and rusticated pipes, too. What I'm not crazy about is shiny pipes. I prefer a dull matte finish. I think it makes a difference in the heat of the chamber, and provides a cooler smoke.
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Post by Stormy on Jul 1, 2017 18:50:59 GMT -5
Smooth by far but some blasted pipes appeal to me
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 18:58:27 GMT -5
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Post by goose on Jul 1, 2017 19:41:05 GMT -5
I think there all purdy!!!!
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Post by Zach on Jul 1, 2017 19:50:03 GMT -5
Smooth preference.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 20:35:10 GMT -5
Not a preference, but I appreciate the aggressive gnarly rustication you see on some Italian pipes.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 21:29:13 GMT -5
I have more blasted and rusticated than smooth pipes, but it is really a simple matter for me of how pretty the pipe is. I have some wonderful smooth finished pipes that just screamed: BUY ME! And I would be remiss if I didn't say that my favorite rustic finish is the wonderful finish that a Brakner has.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 21:42:44 GMT -5
I think it depends on the grain, some need to be blasted to look good, some don't.
I really like Birds eye but, if the grain is ho hum or just bad, blast it is.
There's some real blast and rustication artists out there, wish I was one of'em.
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Post by stvalentine on Jul 2, 2017 8:15:19 GMT -5
It depends on the shape but normally sandblasted pipes "speak" more to me. I have the feeling that they stay cooler too.
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Post by crapgame on Jul 2, 2017 9:53:01 GMT -5
Smooth pipes catch my eye more than anything..I like a reddish stain or dark tan to highlight the grain.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Jul 2, 2017 13:07:22 GMT -5
Smooth natural with interesting grain.
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Post by GRUMPY on Jul 2, 2017 17:03:16 GMT -5
I too have more rough or rusticated and sandblasted pipes than smooth ones. But I do appreciate the beauty of the smooth pipe, if it has a noticeable grain to it. A matte finished smooth pipe does nothing for me. Those I do have are often cheap knock about pipes, which often ride in the car, or ride the lawn mower.
I noticed a long time ago that smooth pipes don't do well in your pocket. Rusticated or sandblasted pipes fair better with everyday useage. Some pipes I get just because of their wild rustication, or outstanding grain after being sandblasted
 Like the Nording Royal Flush(Queen) above.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jul 2, 2017 17:13:25 GMT -5
 Sandblast or Rusticated, Cooke pipe, have more Gnarly than smooth, but I like em all. |
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Post by crapgame on Jul 2, 2017 17:18:38 GMT -5
Sandblast or Rusticated, Cooke pipe, have more Gnarly than smooth, but I like em all. Brad, that is the best policy!! Liking them all! |
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Post by crapgame on Jul 2, 2017 17:19:21 GMT -5
Hmmm now this makes me wonder..about cobs..
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Post by mgtarheel on Jul 2, 2017 17:24:35 GMT -5
I really love a good sandblast.
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Post by GRUMPY on Jul 2, 2017 17:29:51 GMT -5
Hmmm now this makes me wonder..about cobs.. 
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Post by rblood on Jul 2, 2017 17:40:04 GMT -5
Smooth usually, but rusticated or sandblasted done well is right up there as well.
Brian Ruthenberg's rustication and sandblast sets my heart to pounding. Jim Brown (Heisenberg Pipes) also does one heck of a deep rustication.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jul 2, 2017 17:55:34 GMT -5
 RB start your heart pounding, one of Brian's pipes, got a couple more. |
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Post by rblood on Jul 2, 2017 18:00:27 GMT -5
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Post by Yohanan on Jul 2, 2017 19:10:47 GMT -5
Sandblast with a nice ring grain.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 2, 2017 20:47:06 GMT -5
Typically, I prefer a smooth pipe with nice grain, but the feel of a rusticated/blast feels nice in the hand, sometimes a combo speaks to me.   |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jul 2, 2017 21:25:06 GMT -5
70% of my collection is rusticated/sandblasted...something about them always speaks to me...plus, they do smoke cooler as the surface area is enhanced...
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Post by craigmillar on Jul 3, 2017 0:03:57 GMT -5
Rusticated My 4th Darwin which is on the way has a great pattern .Blast is next  |
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Post by antb on Jul 3, 2017 2:17:30 GMT -5
Smooth. (But I sure have a good few blasts and rusticated in the rotation...go figure.)
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Post by Darin on Jul 3, 2017 11:49:06 GMT -5
Love the birds-eye and flame grain on a nice smooth but prefer the tactile feel of a Sandblast / Rustication / Cob.
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Post by peteguy on Jul 3, 2017 14:54:50 GMT -5
Ring Grain Blast first choice followed by (not close though) regular blast. I am down to about 3 smooth finishes I believe. Those probably will be sold off or traded someday as well.
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Post by goose on Jul 3, 2017 17:22:28 GMT -5
Mine is starting to be corn!! Really enjoying my cobs  |
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