Am I defective because I don't like sandblasted pipes?

[fitzy]

Phil we want to see you with that pipe in use. lmao
Everyone has their own opinion on what they find attractive.
I do give you one challenge though metal. Tell me you don't think these are attractive pipes:

 

[didimauw]

I actually recently just became almost obsessed with sandblasted pipes. My inexpensive Capri smokes wonderfully, too bad I can't find it right now....

 

[brass]

Cosmic, you kill me.
I preferred straight and flame grain pipes the first couple of decades of pipe smoking. Like many, I was under the impression that blasted, rusticated or carved finishes were used to cover pits and/or inferior grain. I still think most carved pipes use pitted briar.
However, I have gained an appreciation of blasted and rusticated pipes both for aesthetic and tactile characteristics. I would love to get one of Bruce Weaver's pipes.
BTW, most partially rusticated pipes look like smooth briar covered partially with leprosy.

Think of the Star Trek episode "Miri" where the kids got a fatal disease, including ugly skin patches, when they reached adolescence. Pax

 

[deathmetal]

I wouldn't say that you are defective

I appreciate it, Peck.
Phil, that's quite a pipe. Uh... perfect for baby showers?
It may be I haven't met the right textured pipe yet. Well, there's time. I generally do not have PAD, being a philistine of rough living habits, but TAD gets me sometimes when the night is dark and the moon is full.
Although I still think Penzance is just re-branded Mixture 79.

 

[brass]

P.S.
I DO think, the money being equal, it is easier to find a very nice blast than it is to find really nice grain. Every time I see a pic of of a pipe with nice flame or straight grain that gets my endorphins flowing, I check the price and it inevitably will cost $500 plus. Of course, some of the deep, craggy blasts will cost about as much.

 

[fitzy]

Although I still think Penzance is just re-branded Mixture 79.

:crazy:
You really are defective.
No taste in pipes or tobacco. :nana:

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I didn't like sandblasted at first, but over the years they've grown on me. I love JT Cooke and Walt Cannoy's blasting.

 

[tanless1]

Yes....that was simple.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I would love to get one of Bruce Weaver's pipes.

I have four of his, three of them blasted. Get one, they are great smokers!