My New Red Queen

Skip from The Briary called me back as soon as he returned from the Chicago show. He had a whole batch of be Regina Scarlotta pipes (Red Queen). I had told him to keep an eye out for an exquisite Dublin, and there were a couple in this batch, as well as a poker and a few apples. The grain was outstanding, best contrast staining I have ever seen. But, this one Dublin caught my eye. It was left unpolished but the stain reminded me a little of Neerup, but with a satiny clarity and color that pops. I was wow'd.

This was a month or so back, I know, but I had been waiting to get my camera back from the repair shop to get better pictures of it. But, I got tired of waiting and just snapped a few with my phone. So far, after smoking this for a month, it's about the best smoker I've had. Even with thin walls, it never gets hot or even very warm. It stays lit for over ten minutes when I set it down, and even though it's a pencil thin shank and crisp Dublin shaped, it sets. I can just set it down on the bench and it stays upright. It's quickly becoming my favorite.
Regina Scarlottas aren't exactly new. They are artisan made by one guy out of Italy. I haven't heard of him, but Skip seems to be keeping an eye on him, and has quite a selection. If you guys don't beat me to it, I may just buy the other black sandblasted Dublin in his case.

Thanks for looking...

Thanks guys!
And I wish you a speedy recovery, Nate.

Yep, I forgot to mention that it's light enough to forget that I have it clenched. I accidentally walked through the entire grocer the other day, was in the dairy before I realized that I was still smoking. The manager gave me a thumbs up though, ha ha. I'm so happy to live where people love pipe smokers.

Chasing, I've not seen one, but that would be a great to see.
Jason, seeing them is wonderful, but holding them and feeling their airlight but strong build is better. Maybe, you can get down here sometime.

Scarlet, red, rouge or whatever girlie difference you want to point out. It's all red to me. People probably do call them Scarlet Queens. But, it just sounds like a home decorator's differentiation to me. Ha ha.

If you don't like the prices, good, shop elsewhere. Pipes jump off the shelves there so fast, I barely have time to transfer my funds before the pipe has been sold out from under me.

Well, thank you for saying so on my new pipe. You're a joy to read.