Viking Ruby Finish.

jaytex1969 · Jun 10, 2018

I'm looking at a Viking pipe from the Ruby line/finish. It's a high gloss finish, which I usually avoid.
Anyone have experience with this finish? Can you rate it for durability and longevity?
Here's an example. It looks rather thick to me.

Thanks!

chilipalmer · Jun 10, 2018

My son has two glossy Vikings. The finish on both pipes bubbled shortly after he received them. I would be wary, but, your mileage may vary.
Cheers,
Chili

mso489 · Jun 10, 2018

I don't know about Viking specifically. Several of the smooth gloss finishes I have do quite well, have never bubbled or deteriorated in any visible way. Examples include an Italian pipe, a Gianni, that was bought for me as a gift in Rotterdam; a Jobey I bought locally (stem stamped made in France, briar possibly finished in U.S.); Peterson Killarney B11 bent Brandy ebony; and others. Done right, a gloss finish can be handsome and durable. They're not as popular as once, but they shouldn't be a put-off. All that said, that is an unusually deep finish, almost like you'd see on a piano or piece of formal furniture, but I think it is more likely to remain fine than otherwise.

anthonyrosenthal74 · Jun 11, 2018

It looks to be the same stain color as a Viking I have. It was one of my first pipes, I still have it, and the finish is fine.

ekert · Jun 11, 2018

That looks like it was dipped in lacquer.

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