Sunday afternoon, we went to Fredericksburg, Va. again, and I stopped by the tobacco shop.
I noticed that there were a lot fewer Benton pipes on the wall than there were last month. I guess people have taken notice finally. Anyway, I picked up a nice little Select model. It's about a size 4 and with only a few sand pits showing on the bowl.
For some reason this pipe has not been as friendly as my last. It smokes hot and has started to require more pipe cleaners per bowl. Also, the taste is a little different somehow, which is odd.
To make a long story short, I am smoking Middelton's Cherry blend in this one exclusively, so far.
I hope it turns around, as I think it's another nice little pipe. Only $75.00.