Received the new unsmoked Radice Rind Twin Bore Bent Poker/Sitter yesterday. It was very quick shipping from CA to VA and only took like 2 days to get here. This is one of those pipes that looks better in person than in the pics posted by the seller. It is exquisite and is definitely unsmoked with a pre coated bowl. There are no flaws, scratches, fills or dings anywhere on the pipe and it is in pristine condition (until i fired it up, lol). Packed up some trusty Irish Flake and went to town on it. It smokes great, with a cool even draw and the twin bore stem design immediately appealed to my tongue. I definitely noticed less irritation from the smoke on my tongue after two long bowls than usual, as i have said before i tend to be a frequent puffer. I love the twin bore stem and a pipe cleaner passes easily on both sides to the bottom of the bowl. The smooth grain on the pipe is very appealing to the eye and really trumps the rustication on the bowl. It looks to me that there is equal smooth area as rusticated area. Nomenclature is clear and crisp and this is a G sized pipe. The chamber is large and holds a hefty amount of tobacco at about 2" deep. The bore is fairly wide as well, which is a plus in this case, as it adds to the smooth draw, IMO.
I like the twin bore stem better than the standard Radice stem from the two brief experiences i have had with both so far. I will continue to compare and update if i find that this changes with more bowls in the future. Overall, this is a FANTASTIC pipe and i am VERY satisfied with it, both in the way it looks and smokes. It sure is an eye pleaser and i believe, would satisfy the most picky of pipe smokers with its visual presentation as well as smokeability.
I like the twin bore stem better than the standard Radice stem from the two brief experiences i have had with both so far. I will continue to compare and update if i find that this changes with more bowls in the future. Overall, this is a FANTASTIC pipe and i am VERY satisfied with it, both in the way it looks and smokes. It sure is an eye pleaser and i believe, would satisfy the most picky of pipe smokers with its visual presentation as well as smokeability.