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  1. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    This one is a doozy to clean!
  2. milk

    FS: 2 1920s Dunhill Patents + EMC Custom Cob (09/19/25)

    Can you tell if the white paint is filling in a hole where the dot fell out? Does the paint while off?
  3. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    Thanks all!
  4. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    Very helpful thoughts there. I’m talking about something very minor but, because the rustication is complex and delicate, it’s hard to get at and hard scrubbing might actually damage the rustication itself. It’s a bit of a pain.
  5. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    That might be the first thing to try. Thanks!
  6. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    OK. That sounds like an idea. Thanks!
  7. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    I have Castello sea rock with a smooth rim. But this other pipe has a rusticated rim...boy did I find out what isn't really a good idea.
  8. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    On a smooth bowl, I can wipe it pretty well. This is minor. Worst care, I could use a micro-pad lightly. With rustication, I just cant get any surface to wipe so it stays and will get worse over time.
  9. milk

    Cleaning a Rusticated Rim?

    So, I’ve just not thought of any way to deal with darkening on a rusticated rim. Is it even possible?
  10. milk

    Driftwoodie Anyone?

    I was wondering if anyone had bought a “Driftwoodie” pipe back when they were on sale and if they could upload some images of it.
  11. milk

    Show Off Your Kaywoodie Pipes

    This is a ‘30s thorn: “7351”
  12. milk

    Only-ETSY Pipes

    That’s great to hear. The rustication on those pipes reminds me of Walt Cannoy. His carving looks impressive from the pictures. I’m interested when I buy a pipe to know a little background. I messaged him and he messaged me back that he hadn’t known what pipedia was and that presently he’s...
  13. milk

    Only-ETSY Pipes

    Interesting. This is a perspective I hadn’t considered.
  14. milk

    Only-ETSY Pipes

    Right. Thanks for looking. I wonder why these sellers don’t do just a little bit more. They look like nice products. I’m tempted.