403 is great. But I think that is going the way of the dodo too.
OP if you like 1792 but aren’t a fan of the topping, you definitely need to look at GH catalog. Dark birds eye is already mentioned, I’m not sure if it is any different to Kendal Kentucky. Another is dark plug/flake.
If you are...
Here’s some inspiration aroman.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335796611908
I’m always drawn to antique, but this one is even calling out to me.
Also, cosmic, it has a close up of the inside of the ferrule 🤙🏼
I predominantly smoke stuff which comes with a bit of prep before hand. However while travelling I have just been smoking out of pouches/zip lock bags. It’s the first time my young boys have seen me load pipes with a codger scoop and they think it looks way cooler.
On my military mount meers the ferrule sits proud of the meer shank, so the compression/friction which holds the stem in places comes from the silver not the stone. At least that’s how I recall them. No pipes on me except a cob and moonshine.
Yeah i just checked and my Orlik are sweedish not Swiss too 🤦 no date letters either (aside from UK marks). just the three crowns in oval cartouche and the S
I’ve always admired Simon for smoking plugs and ropes. Now I’m starting to wonder if he even knows tobacco has been produced in other cuts for over a hundred years