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Post by stilllernin on Jul 26, 2018 21:40:56 GMT -5
Ya you can have both but if you were on a desert islan.. Yah you know what I'm gettin at just choose ur smooth bowl won't lose any sleep knowing you favor a curvy gal.
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 26, 2018 21:41:59 GMT -5
Or just avert the mess and say what rustos or smooths have to offer
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Post by AJ on Jul 26, 2018 21:59:59 GMT -5
I prefer smooth pipes because I adore beautiful wood grain. Having both types in my collection I can’t say one smokes any better than the other. I think caring for a smooth pipe is a bit more difficult and requires more polishing. Smooth pipes show any dings or scratches more readily. However, I believe rusticated pipes smoke cooler due the the increased surface area outside the chamber. There are pros and cons to each type.
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 26, 2018 22:11:46 GMT -5
Yeah a good rustified pipe can have a more cool velvety smoke coolest smoke I ever had,cooler than the claw chaum even. |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 26, 2018 22:16:34 GMT -5
My pipes are either Blasted or Smooth. I don't like rusticated pipes as they are "artificial" to my mind. With over 100 pipes at last count around 70 of them are Blasted so I guess that's what I prefer  |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Jul 26, 2018 22:19:29 GMT -5
Smooth, as I always appreciate a nice looking grain.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 26, 2018 22:40:28 GMT -5
For you folks who like to "see" the grain, not only can you "see" the grain on a blasted pipe you can feel it also |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 23:04:41 GMT -5
I have a good combination of both, as long as they all smoke well they’re keepers for me👌👍
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Post by Dramatwist on Jul 26, 2018 23:25:36 GMT -5
...always drawn more toward sandblasts, but other types of "rustication" are hit-and-miss for me. If a briar has outstanding grain, smooth is called for...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 23:29:14 GMT -5
...always drawn more toward sandblasts, but other types of "rustication" are hit-and-miss for me. If a briar has outstanding grain, smooth is called for... I agree, why hide a stunning grain loaded with Birdseye. Look at that Grabow that Joe recently restored....an amazing grain was completely covered up at the Grabow factory. Joe made the grain POP, he knew it as well. That’s why it’s now part of his collection and not for sale👍 |
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Post by herbinedave on Jul 26, 2018 23:53:13 GMT -5
...always drawn more toward sandblasts, but other types of "rustication" are hit-and-miss for me. If a briar has outstanding grain, smooth is called for... Most carver to get the wonderful blast are using high end blocks. BTW, Hello Mr. Twist!! |
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Post by Dramatwist on Jul 26, 2018 23:59:08 GMT -5
...always drawn more toward sandblasts, but other types of "rustication" are hit-and-miss for me. If a briar has outstanding grain, smooth is called for... Most carver to get the wonderful blast are using high end blocks. BTW, Hello Mr. Twist!! ...Hi Dave, hope you're doing well! |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Jul 27, 2018 0:11:36 GMT -5
I don't like polishing and shining pipes. I'll be honest, I just let my smooth pipes be. I don't put any polish or wax or anything on them. But that is part of the appeal of rustication and sand blasting. Less work to keep it looking good. The other thing is, I've noticed with the BLACK sand blasted pipes in particular, you don't really need to worry about rim darkening. So if you overpack sometimes or even are a little messy with lights (or even using the wrong kind of lighter), you don't need to worry, because the damn rim is darkened already.
All that being said, I think that a straight pot/bowl/apple/bulldog (which is my favourite type of pipe) looks better smooth than rusticated.
Bent shapes just naturally look better rusticated/sandblasted, in my opinion
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Post by stilllernin on Jul 27, 2018 0:23:17 GMT -5
Actually scratch that pic I posted mine has a different finish that actually highlights the grain not typical of a rusto, and a smooth spot under the shank as a window into the quality grain.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 1:51:13 GMT -5
I like them all: smooth, blasted, and rusticated. If I had to pick, I couldn't. It all depends on the particular pipe.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 27, 2018 6:04:12 GMT -5
My answer changes all the time so I guess I don't really have a preference.
Sometimes a rustication or sandblast looks better on a certain shape etc. and that works for me. Other times I see a pipe that looks fantastic smooth.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 27, 2018 6:17:12 GMT -5
I've been leaning more towards smooth lately.
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Post by antb on Jul 27, 2018 7:50:37 GMT -5
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 27, 2018 9:35:58 GMT -5
I'm liking the half blasted half smooth thing recently. I don't own one yet, though. Maybe when I clean out the garage, and setup a pipe making shop, I'll make my own!
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Post by zver on Jul 27, 2018 13:12:03 GMT -5
My pipes are smooth. They look and feel good to me. Will I ever get one blasted or rusticated I am not sure.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 27, 2018 15:31:47 GMT -5
Out of 40 pipes I have only 6 that are sandblast/rusticated. 6 cobs and 4 meer...so I guess I am a smooth pipe lover.
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Post by exbenedict on Jul 27, 2018 15:42:55 GMT -5
As a woodworking hobbyist, I love a beautiful grain pattern on smooth pipes with the right finish, however, every pipe is different and I have both smooth and other forms of rustication, it just depends on the briar, and the pipe shape itself. I've seen plenty of smooth pipes with great grain that I thought were just butt ugly due to the shape, so as always, Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 15:54:53 GMT -5
They need to be as smooth as the inner thighs of Janine Turner, not rough like the barnacles on the bottom of an oyster boat. Never understood why people like holding rough textured things.
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Post by Darin on Jul 27, 2018 16:01:11 GMT -5
Never understood why people like holding rough textured things. They feel better to our rough, manly hands?  |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Jul 27, 2018 17:33:47 GMT -5
smooth
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 22:23:08 GMT -5
Just depends on the esthetics and grain of the pipe to me.
Some NEED to be blasted, some don't and some are better rusticated (when the rustication is done well).
While some just should be left alone and smooth, I have them all.
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Post by headrott on Jul 29, 2018 5:29:14 GMT -5
Both baby!😁
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Oct 16, 2018 11:22:30 GMT -5
Rusticated and blasts are always less expensive lol!
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Post by morallynomadic on Oct 17, 2018 10:58:07 GMT -5
Cobs 😉
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Oct 27, 2018 21:12:01 GMT -5
I like both. I have a few rusticated, I have a few smooths. I don't like all rustication either. Really deep cuts in the wood are a no go for me. In my opinion, rustication should be done with a light hand. My real favorite is sandblasting though. The texture feels so nice in my hands. Love the look too. If a pipe has really good grain I would prefer it over sandblasting. For most pipes in my price range, the grain won't be good enough.
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