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Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 3:39:03 GMT -5 Ronv69, Legend Lover, and 4 more like this

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Post by sidstavros on Sept 23, 2019 3:39:03 GMT -5

I had a Pipex 3 pipe with no good grain and a big dark mark on the left side so one day i decide to make her rustic so those things wouldn't be visible.

Unfortunately due to my pc problem last year many photos are gone and i never manage to retrieve them so i haven't got the ''left side'' photos to see the bad grain and the dark mark.

This is the final result and to be honest i am not happy. I have done some experiments with ''duo tone'' contrast and i am not satisfied with the results.
What's your opinion?

You can see the procedure with step by step photos here: pipe-smoke.blogspot.com/2010/02/8.html
The pipe code is: M8-3

or in a video with music:

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Legend Lover Moderator "Paddy" Gotta love those cobs Posts: 16,611 Favorite Pipe: MM Legend / CG Favorite Tobacco: Anything by Germain's Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 4:23:14 GMT -5 via mobile sidstavros, Ronv69, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Legend Lover on Sept 23, 2019 4:23:14 GMT -5 I wouldn't be so hard on yourself, Sid. You've done a brilliant job, in my opinion. It certainly looks much better than it did.
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Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 4:37:43 GMT -5 via mobile sidstavros, Ronv69, and 3 more like this

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Post by Stearmandriver on Sept 23, 2019 4:37:43 GMT -5

I really like the rustication, and I personally like the finish also; I'm a fan of those reddish finishes. I have a Savinelli with a similar finish. I can understand you wanting more contrast, but if it makes you feel better I think Savinelli was going for the same idea with my pipe and you've achieved more contrast than they did

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Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 4:45:30 GMT -5 sidstavros, Ronv69, and 3 more like this

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Post by scrooge on Sept 23, 2019 4:45:30 GMT -5

You did what you set out to do an that was to remove the blemish. I'm a big fan of rustication, but when it comes to Red that's a No No for me. Other then the color Good job. Just for my personal pipes.

Mac Full Member Posts: 834 First Name: John Favorite Pipe: Ken Barnes Canted Billiard Favorite Tobacco: Margate, Smyrna, Vintage Syrian Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 9:31:54 GMT -5 sidstavros, Ronv69, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mac on Sept 23, 2019 9:31:54 GMT -5 Looks pretty good to me.

stone Full Member Posts: 996 First Name: Jeff Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 11:06:48 GMT -5 sidstavros, Legend Lover, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stone on Sept 23, 2019 11:06:48 GMT -5 I think it is outstanding!
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roadsdiverged Pro Member Posts: 9,489 First Name: Josh Favorite Tobacco: 5100, Red Virginia's & VaPers Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 11:32:03 GMT -5 via mobile sidstavros, Ronv69, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 23, 2019 11:32:03 GMT -5 Red is not a favorite color of mine, rusticated 8snt my preference either. BUT, I do like the "new" pipe better than the old. Well done
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pepesdad1 Pro Member Posts: 11,771 First Name: Walt Favorite Pipe: RdPipes Favorite Tobacco: "old" Condor, VaPers, Lakelands Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 12:30:05 GMT -5 sidstavros, Ronv69, and 2 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 23, 2019 12:30:05 GMT -5 Sid, you usually always improve on what used to be...don't be unhappy with the results, they look good!

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 14:20:20 GMT -5 via mobile sidstavros, roadsdiverged, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2019 14:20:20 GMT -5 You could always go with a high gloss black finish. With the silver band and that nice ferrule and stem.

puffy Pro Member Posts: 3,458 First Name: Larry Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 23, 2019 21:36:03 GMT -5 sidstavros and Mac like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by puffy on Sept 23, 2019 21:36:03 GMT -5 Great Work
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sidstavros Senior Member Posts: 1,822 Location:	Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects] Sept 24, 2019 3:40:55 GMT -5 Mac likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sidstavros on Sept 24, 2019 3:40:55 GMT -5 Thank you Gentlemen for your comments !
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Pipex 3 [change of look due to defects]

Post by sidstavros on Sept 23, 2019 3:39:03 GMT -5

Post by Legend Lover on Sept 23, 2019 4:23:14 GMT -5

Post by Stearmandriver on Sept 23, 2019 4:37:43 GMT -5

Post by scrooge on Sept 23, 2019 4:45:30 GMT -5

Post by Mac on Sept 23, 2019 9:31:54 GMT -5

Post by stone on Sept 23, 2019 11:06:48 GMT -5

Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 23, 2019 11:32:03 GMT -5

Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 23, 2019 12:30:05 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2019 14:20:20 GMT -5

Post by puffy on Sept 23, 2019 21:36:03 GMT -5

Post by sidstavros on Sept 24, 2019 3:40:55 GMT -5