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pruss

pruss

Lifer
Feb 6, 2013
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It isn't a Rad, but I'm working my way up slowly.
The big bowl, its natural/clear finish, and acrylic stem are all departures from the rest of my collection. I think I may be converting, Kashmir, your sermons and this stem are working on me.
I really enjoy the weight, shape and feel, both in my mouth and in my hand. It's a lovely smoker, so far.
Glad I joined the MG club.




Here's my current collection. All gathered since November 2012.

Cheers,
-- Pat

 
brdavidson

brdavidson

Lifer
Dec 30, 2012
2,017
5
That pipe was amazing to see in person, I didn't even want to touch it for fear that my clumsy paws would drop it. Nice collection you've got growing sir!

 
eaglerico

eaglerico

Lifer
Jan 8, 2011
1,134
1
Nice pipe. I truly think his pipe are under valued and are a steal at the prices they are going for. Great score.

 
peckinpahhombre

peckinpahhombre

Lifer
Dec 24, 2012
7,195
456
Are you saying that a guy that even a guy that knows how to polish vulcanite is embracing acrylic?
Nicely done. I love the grain on that one. Beautiful.

 
pruss

pruss

Lifer
Feb 6, 2013
3,558
370
Mytown
Are you saying that a guy that even a guy that knows how to polish vulcanite is embracing acrylic?
Click to expand...
Ha!
First, I love the vanilla ripple colour in the stem. Second, I love that I don't have to put a pipe condom on the end of it for fear of what my chompers might do to the rubber. Third, this pipe would be RUINED by a black stem.
Uh... so... to answer your question... "Yes, your worship, for the record, I am embracing acrylic."
I'm not saying I'm going to go all Kashmirian(TM) and trade out my vulcanite stems for acrylic. But, boy oh boy, am I waking up to the alternatives.
Cheers,
-- Pat

 
juptierspipe

juptierspipe

Starting to Get Obsessed
May 27, 2013
245
8
Illinois
Very impressive collection you've got there Pruss. That Mario Grandi is a stunner! Love that stem and grain pattern. Looks like she's capable of a nice big full draw.

 
peckinpahhombre

peckinpahhombre

Lifer
Dec 24, 2012
7,195
456
I have a Mario Grandi with a blue stem that I bought some time ago and actully have never smoked. Pretty cool color and different than black.
Here it is:




 
pruss

pruss

Lifer
Feb 6, 2013
3,558
370
Mytown
Thanks Six and Juptier!
Peck, I see what you like there. That finish and stem combination reminds me of some of the Ardor fantasy pipes.
-- Pat

 
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