I'm probably in the minority here. But just as I like a well broken-in and scuffed pair of boots, a well-worn pair of jeans, a truck with plenty of bed dings, an off road jeep with dents, etc, I like a pipe with some use on it. Oxidized stem? Doesn't bother me. Like it. A nick or two? No problem. Stem chatter? Bring it.
Don't get me wrong: there are many collectors and pipe-tinkerers here and I love seeing the pictures of your beautiful pipes. I salute you.
But anyone else here take a utilitarian stance towards their pipes and appreciate the look and feel of a well-worn, happy pipe?
Don't get me wrong: there are many collectors and pipe-tinkerers here and I love seeing the pictures of your beautiful pipes. I salute you.
But anyone else here take a utilitarian stance towards their pipes and appreciate the look and feel of a well-worn, happy pipe?