I had some fresh stock DNR about 15 months ago, trad round packaging. Likewise, more recently, Charatan Rolls which might be made for Kopp by STG. I haven't seen the flake pack for rolls; I'd likely be kicking up about it on here if I did!
Definitely not! Then it would be cheapo thermoplastic probably with a seam. Vulcanite is slightly less hard than acrylic, has a "warmer" feel - experience of both over time will let you arrive at your own perceptions.
You don't say whether you have experience of vulcanite stems with which to compare. The difference in the mouth between vulcanite and acrylic is pretty subtle.
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The process is the same for electronic components, long pickling in their kind of magic smoke which they absorb and makes them work. In the same way that electronics release their magic smoke when they've been a component to long, the critical temperature in the pipe bowl releases all that magic...
I have the strongest suspicions that McConnell Highgate, Davidoff Flake Medallions and Charatan Rolls are all the same product but under different names for different markets.
Nice! I bought a tin from GQ as well, think it's the same though. It's a barenaked VaPer, no casings or toppings that I can tell. Above average Vitamin N, very good!