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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2018 22:24:38 GMT -5
Was just wondering how many of you are Bright & Shiny pipesters or a well smoked Patina sort of guy. When I started smoking I wanted all my pipes to look new and shiny but as the years have gone by the patina from hand and nose oil has become the look for me! Whose a bright & shiny guy or a patina guy ?  |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2018 22:25:21 GMT -5
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Post by Matthew on Jul 25, 2018 22:29:38 GMT -5
I'll go with OOPS!
I would say patina.I've a couple new pipes,
but most of my pipes are estate pipes that
I've refurbished.
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 25, 2018 22:37:35 GMT -5
Shinys great, but a good patina is almost akin to petrified wood with a marble like feel,I like shiny tho. Depends on the briars coat pherhaps
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 22:39:04 GMT -5
For me it depends on the pipe. Definitely don’t like or want Pipes that have been lacquered.
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Post by Matthew on Jul 25, 2018 22:45:48 GMT -5
Got to agree with @lonecoyote on the lacquered pipes.
I had one Color Duke and got rid of it because it just
felt wrong.
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Post by Dramatwist on Jul 25, 2018 22:48:29 GMT -5
...I don't even mind my Ebonite stems going a bit green...
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Post by dave g on Jul 25, 2018 23:06:51 GMT -5
Depends on the pipe, finish, and age.
I like a semi-matte finish on blasted pipes. Shiny on newer smooth finish pipes. And light patina on old silver band hallmarked pipes.
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 25, 2018 23:49:17 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 23:49:25 GMT -5
I don't like shiny pipes. I prefer a matte finish. Lacquer is anathema.
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Post by antb on Jul 26, 2018 2:16:24 GMT -5
Patina is mostly good.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 2:27:59 GMT -5
...I don't even mind my Ebonite stems going a bit green... I draw the line at my teeth, though. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 26, 2018 5:54:28 GMT -5
I clean and polish up used pipes. After that, they only get wiped off with a cotton t-shirt (dry) when in done with them.
I dont really like "new" or shiny anything. Especially tools.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 26, 2018 7:22:55 GMT -5
It depends on the pipe for me and typically not a Pretty anything kinda guy
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Post by joeman on Jul 26, 2018 10:01:31 GMT -5
I like a good smoker with striking grain...so I keep'em clean and shiny on the outside, and smokey on the inside. :-)
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Post by simnettpratt on Jul 26, 2018 10:30:22 GMT -5
This. I worked construction for a while where I wore a tool belt. I always felt a little guilty when a new boss would give you his cool, old weathered belt and buy a new, unbroken-in stiff one for himself.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 11:12:49 GMT -5
I click on the link you posted, nothing but a virgin white page! You have one of those disappearing pipes? |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 26, 2018 11:42:06 GMT -5
I like both. When in the mood...I head to the shed and the buffing machine and shine them all up...happens about every couple of months.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 11:52:21 GMT -5
I like both. When in the mood...I head to the shed and the buffing machine and shine them all up...happens about every couple of months. You MUST be the Walt that AJ told me so much about you....all good...a pleasure meeting you👍👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 26, 2018 15:55:16 GMT -5
I'm not fussed on the overly laquered pipe, but I do like seeing a bit of shine. But then again I also like rustication or sandblast.
I'm easily pleased.
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Post by daveinlax on Jul 26, 2018 19:37:14 GMT -5
I like a natural shine and I'm a compulsive polisher. I keep a red/pink Dunhill cloth at hand. If I want a little more shine I use a tiny dab of Renaissance wax.  |
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Post by 5star on Jul 26, 2018 20:40:11 GMT -5
I smoke a lot of unfinished MM cobs with Forever stems. Shine isn't really a factor in pipe choice for me.
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 26, 2018 21:52:07 GMT -5
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Post by puffy on Jul 26, 2018 22:00:17 GMT -5
I find shiny pipes a bit harder for my old stiff fingers to hang on to
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Post by Matthew on Jul 26, 2018 22:25:15 GMT -5
I Got me a Pretty Wife,I don't need
pretty pipes.
(And,no I didn't get caught buying more pipes)
(It was a new lighter)
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Post by Stearmandriver on Jul 26, 2018 23:13:44 GMT -5
"... Tapered Pot Smoking Estate Pipe."
Yeah I understand this description... But I'm still not sure I would have phrased it quite like this. ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 2:11:10 GMT -5
I Got me a Pretty Wife,I don't need pretty pipes. (And,no I didn't get caught buying more pipes) (It was a new lighter) I've got a pretty wife too. We all get caught buying something. Enjoy the new lighter. Personally, my PAD is flaring up and my TAD is an ongoing issue.  |
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