Pipes that have fancy or multi-colored ferrules, is that a sign of a "better" pipe or made to look nice just for show? Like brass rings and color spacers? Also a logo trimmed in brass? Looks like a lot of extra work to be put on a "work" pipe.
Ferrules ?
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In my opinion, it completely depends on the maker.
Higher quality pipes, such as those by Dunhill, tend not to have any colourful bands (with the exception of the spigot).
Mid-range, but incredibly well smoking, Savinelli's do use colourful/metal bands, and (again, in my opinion) this simply adds character to their pipes. In fact, Savinelli's tend to be aesthetically inspired by certain things, such as the Sistina model I just bought: inspired by the Sistine Chapel. Peterson uses metal bands prolifically!
Lower-end (sue me) pipes, such as those by Dr Plumb, tend to follow the route of not adding any decoration, though that could simply be my experience...
Higher quality pipes, such as those by Dunhill, tend not to have any colourful bands (with the exception of the spigot).
Mid-range, but incredibly well smoking, Savinelli's do use colourful/metal bands, and (again, in my opinion) this simply adds character to their pipes. In fact, Savinelli's tend to be aesthetically inspired by certain things, such as the Sistina model I just bought: inspired by the Sistine Chapel. Peterson uses metal bands prolifically!
Lower-end (sue me) pipes, such as those by Dr Plumb, tend to follow the route of not adding any decoration, though that could simply be my experience...
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