Finally Bought A Pete

[karam]

That’s the older coating. Must have been a pipe sitting around for a while

What is the new one like? To be honest, I'd always prefer to get raw wood in a new pipe's chamber.

 

[BROBS]

What is the new one like? To be honest, I'd always prefer to get raw wood in a new pipe's chamber.

The new one is nearly clear and looks almost like dried honey or something on the naturals. On the other I think they mix in activated charcoal. The new coating is much thinner and not tar-like

 

[karam]

Thanks, good to know, no my pipe's chamber was very sticky after a smoke, but very sticky, unlike the normal tar we get which wipes off.

 

[elessar]

The new one is nearly clear and looks almost like dried honey or something on the naturals. On the other I think they mix in activated charcoal. The new coating is much thinner and not tar-like

I think my pipe has the old coating or the stummel is stained inside and out. The bowl was jet black when I got it. In either case, I have not noticed any ill effects from the coating.