Picked up a new Rad Davis pipe. This is Rad's interpretation of the famed Castello 55 shape. My first Rad with a tan blast.
Rad Davis Castello 55 Interpretation
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I like the forward-jutting heel of the bowl; and the shank and stem flow nicely from it. Beautiful.
Thanks for posting the pix. I'm hoping you get many thousands of wonderful smokes from it.
I know you'll be endlessly fascinated by the look and feel of that marvelous blast! :clap:
Thanks for posting the pix. I'm hoping you get many thousands of wonderful smokes from it.
I know you'll be endlessly fascinated by the look and feel of that marvelous blast! :clap:
peck, great score. I saw that one the minute it hit the site and thought that one is going to go real fast. That blast is killer. I am sure it will be a great smoker for you, congrats.
roth, Rad only uses the highest quality vulcanite for his stems. The inlay on the stem is Boxwood.
roth, Rad only uses the highest quality vulcanite for his stems. The inlay on the stem is Boxwood.
Looks like we posted at the same time Peck. You better smoke that puppy when you get it, no putting it away for later you blasphemer you. lol
roth, it is amazing how Rad's stems never oxidize. The German's have the best stuff and most artisans of note use it.
roth, I actually don't use the Obidisian on my Rad's except when they get the deep cleaning, they never need it. Now my older British vulcanite stems, I have to use it after every smoke or they turn freaking yellow and will taste like crap. It really is amazing at the difference between them.
I think my next pipe will be a Rad. Every single blast I have seen, I love. They really look like they are worth saving up for.
Does Rad just randomly add pipes to his online store? Or is there a certain day or time of month? I will be on the lookout for a blasted zulu!
Does Rad just randomly add pipes to his online store? Or is there a certain day or time of month? I will be on the lookout for a blasted zulu!
Gray, it is completely random. Go to his site and sign up so when he updates you will have a shot at one. I bought 3 new ones that way.
Any thoughts as to what I should devote this blend to? I smoke English blends and Vas. I have never fully understood what is the best type of pipe for VA blends. I am inclined to go with VA, but any thoughts as to whether that makes sense?
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