I received a promotion out of the field and into management last month at work. Of course the only proper way to celebrate is with a new pipe. I have been admiring Abe Herbaugh's pipes for a while now and have talked to him at the last 3 pipe shows. At each show, he has had pipes that I liked but didn't completely love. So I talked to him about a combining different parts that I liked into a pipe to love. I am happy to say he dilivered. I've smoked it a few times and it's performed wonderfully for each of them. The stem is made of bakelite and its a first for me. It is not only beautiful, but comfortable as well.