I'd sure look at the various versions of unfinished pipes, thought they do darken as they 'finish' themselves. I like Savinelli's series of Oscar Lucite pipes, with no filter and a good array of shapes. The are orange stain with light stems. Nording does some light finish pipes, though some verge on unfinished, but they are attractive. Apparently, darker finishes sell better, but with some shopping, you can find some snappy lighter finish pipes.