Blonde Stained Pipes Coloring with Age?

[frankrizzo]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob

Hey gang,

So the question is in the title, do pipes with a very light "blond" stain darken with use/age? I just received a beautiful Clark Layton pipe, and am just curious if its color will change over time or not.

 

[cigrmaster]

That pipe will darken very nicely over the years. The more you smoke it, the faster it will darken.

 

[rushx9]

If it's unstained, it's what some makers refer to as "Virgin Briar" and should darken up nicely. If it's sealed and finished with a light stain I wouldn't expect to see much, if any, change.

 

[hauntedmyst]

That pipe will darken very nicely over the years. The more you smoke it, the faster it will darken.

Agreed. That will only get even more beauty age.