Dark Spot Forming On Meer Heel, Normal?

[Chasing Embers]

 

[jerry]

Every meerschaum colors in its own way.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

My Altinay did that.

 

[ashdigger]

Looks normal to me

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Perhaps a diaper is in order.????

 

[uncleblackie]

Gravity plays a role in meerschaum coloring. The moisture, oil, tar, etc. will settle in the lowest point, to a degree, which is why I don't leave them lying on their sides for long periods of time. I've seen a couple of antique meerschaums that had clearly been left on their sides for a long time. This might take decades though.

Also, unless I'm wrong, wouldn't that be the in the area of the pipe generating the most turbulence in the airflow (besides the tenon/mortise), therefore more of the good stuff gets trapped there?

 

[BarrelProof]

Gravity plays a role in meerschaum coloring. The moisture, oil, tar, etc. will settle in the lowest point, to a degree, which is why I don't leave them lying on their sides for long periods of time. I've seen a couple of antique meerschaums that had clearly been left on their sides for a long time. This might take decades though.

Also, unless I'm wrong, wouldn't that be the in the area of the pipe generating the most turbulence in the airflow (besides the tenon/mortise), therefore more of the good stuff gets trapped there?

Sounds like I need to toss mine in the rod dryer after every smoke to really even things out?

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

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My Rattray's meerschaum has a similar thing going on.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I don't think I'll have that issue with my meer bowls on my falcons

 

[warren]

That's the normal progression.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Butt ugly ??

 

[lukasstrifeson]

You should be fine, that looks similar to how a lot of my meerschaum took on color.

 

[BarrelProof]

I don't think I'll have that issue with my meer bowls on my falcons

Correct. They’re covered in ugly, so picking a certain focal point will prove difficult, not unlike the old I Spy books.

I kid.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Correct. They’re covered in ugly, so picking a certain focal point will prove difficult, not unlike the old I Spy books.

I kid.

No worries - Hard to offend

 

[cigrmaster]

I will never understand why people like their meers to get all dark and used looking. I like the white when they are brand new.

 

[Casual]

I will never understand why people like their meers to get all dark and used looking. I like the white when they are brand new.

I agree. I prefer them pristine. I put up with the coloration because I like their smoking characteristics.

 

[BarrelProof]

No worries - Hard to offend

A rare trait in this day and age.

 

[BarrelProof]

I will never understand why people like their meers to get all dark and used looking. I like the white when they are brand new.

I think it’s an implied status symbol.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Didn’t know any one still smoked them...lol!

 

[ofafeather]

Kind of like white sneakers - Dude, you bought white sneakers. What did you think was going to happen. ? I like to see meers color though. Also like when natural or tan briars darken. It’s cool to see the patina change.