Briar Blues 2013 POY ~ Tan Blast ~ Rad Davis

[cigrmaster]

After considerable hemming and hawing on my part, I finally decided on which one of the POY's I wanted to buy. It was between 3 of them and I decided to just sleep on it. I decided on the tan blast as I like the way those color over time and I only have one of those in my Rad collection. The dimensions on mine are as follows.
Length 5.6

Bowl height 1.76

Bowl width .80

Weight 38 grams

 

[petes03]

That's a beauty Harris, I'm sure you won't regret the choice! Congrats!

 

[flmason]

Congratulations Harris on your new pipe. I hope it will smoke well as you expect. With a few more Rad's you will soon have enough for a monthly set.

 

[timely]

A lovely pipe Harris.

You have a great Rad Davis Pipe collection.

 

[cigrmaster]

Thanks for the nice comments folks, it is appreciated.
Doug, I have a ways to go before I get to 30 Rad's, right now the count is at 16 with one commission in the works. If the commission comes out as nice as I am sure it will and it smokes as good as I hope it will, I may go for another 7 days set of that particular shape.

 

[7ach]

It was between 3 of them

What were your second and third choices?

 

[flmason]

Harris, I hope your additional commission will turn out well. I was able to get that other Rad that we talked about. It should arrive early next week. Monday is a holiday for the banks and the mail.
How many years do you think it will take before the pipe changes to a darker shade like you mentioned above?

 

[fitzy]

congrats that's a real beauty

 

[rebornbriar]

That pipe will colour beautifully over time. I imagine it as a deep reddy brown colour within a year. Super pipe.

 

[gwtwdbss]

I love the Tan Blast Harris. Great choice. I am happy it was waiting for you when you woke up. I have three Rad Tan Blast's now. I just love the way they color over time. Congrats buddy!

 

[dixie]

That is a beauty. Happy puffing!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Beautiful pipe Harris. Isn't this your 300th Rad?
What is this shape called? It ain't a bulldog. Not a Rhodesian. Defies categorization I guess.

 

[cigrmaster]

Thanks for the nice remarks guys.
7ach, the other 2 were darker colors and both were in the 38-39 gram weight range. I wanted one that was at least 38 grams.
Doug, these tan blasts from Rad change color fairly quickly, after a few months of consistent smoking, you can see a very noticeable color change. I would guess 3-4 shades darker.
rebornbriar, you are spot on, that is the exact color they change to and after a year it is like you owned two different colored pipes the change is that significant.
Mike, that sounds very exciting, cannot wait to see what those pipes are.

 

[thesmokindragon]

WOW, what a looker my brother...just a drop of honey on the money ::
I'm fighting it...but don't think my pre-PAD will last the day...here is one I feel will be in-hand sooner than later myself

 

[cigrmaster]

Thanks smoking.
That was one of the ones I was thinking about. It is a great looking pipe, I also liked the weight on it. You should jump on it, don't be shy, join the Rad obsession, you'll be glad you did.

 

[pipebow88]

Nice pipe Harris. That's the one I had my eye on as well. I love the tan blast! A definite beauty. Curious to see how the tan darkens over time as well.

B

 

[cigrmaster]

pipebow88, thanks. It is pretty cool how quickly these things darken in just a year.
The pipe came in not long ago and I loaded it up with Wessex Brigade Campaign, and I am smoking it as I type. It is smoking cool and dry and like all my Rad's it is a pleasure to smoke. I am definitely glad I pulled the trigger on it. At 38 grams it clenches with ease and is real comfy.
Thanks Mike for getting these done, I am looking forward to next years POY's.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Harris, I thought your darkened because you carried it around in your ass? Please confirm.