Eltang Basic - Natural Rusticated

Hi All,

Been awhile since I have done a post, but wanted to chime in on a new bday pipe I just got myself. The Eltang Basic/Natural Rusticated. I can not say enough about this little workhouse , it is amazing and does exactly what I can only imagine Tom was going for in all his pipe designs...keeping the tobacco front and center. I have been smoking one of my favorite blends in it for the last few days , GLP''s Temple Bar. The smoke is cool/dry and full of flavor. The Basic is so lightweight I almost forget it was being clenched and I just lose myself in the total enjoyment of the smoke, just outstanding. So if you where on the fence and looking them over , snag one - they come in an assortment of designs and finishes. I'm probably going to pickup another Rusticated this time in his Ruby finish. The acrylic bit and button are spot-on, super comfortable to clench.

Glad you are npod, I wasn't sure how I would like it but I'm happy I took the leap of faith, hehe..
The next one should be here this week sometime, lol

I also looked at the Compass line, but a few things didn't hit the mark for me; 1. metal shank vs carbon fiber 2. vulcanite vs acrylic bit 3. weight and 4. length and chamber sizes... all where factors for me and pushed me to the Eltang Basic. I also always wanted an Eltang poker, hehe and comparing pricing on his standard pokers at $500+ it was a win-win for me with the Basic. ::
I'm happy to report that the Eltang Basic is a true workhouse as they said in the SmokingPipes reviews, I have been hammering away at it for the last few days. Each smoke is consistent, dry/cool and gives me a great smoking experience. :worship: