Morta Finish

[ejames]

Any advice for the layman on care? Normally I polish smooth pipes with Paragon Wax, but this pipe is not quite smooth (small grooves and holes where the pipe seems to be a bit porous).
Thanks,

Dave

Halcyon. I apply it with a finger and rub it in until it starts to get sticky. Let it dry for a few minutes and buff with a clean wheel--if you have a buffer--or by hand with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. May need a second coat.

 

[tmgaus51]

1coyote, as promised here is a pic of the Morta cigar. I haven't received it yet--this pic comes directly from the maker, so the lighting might be a bit off from natural.

Best,

Dave

 

[tmgaus51]

Sure, happy to update once I give it a few smokes. Am I able to link to the seller's site on here? Not sure if you're allowed to promote 3rd parties on here.

 

[tmgaus51]

1coyote, here are a few more pics of the finished product:

It's a pretty small piece but a good smoker. I don't think I've quite mastered packing it correctly, so I'm having a bit of trouble keeping things lit, but the drilling is on point and has allowed for some nice puffs of Frog's Cellar once I've gotten it going.
The maker, FYI, is Anthony Barreras at Pegasus Pipe Co. Etsy shop is called TobaccoAndSawdust and Instagram is pegasus_pipe_co.
-Dave

 

[clickklick]

I was surprised to see both specimens are smooth after our lengthy discussion about blasted morta! Enjoy! I am particularly fond of the Moretti!

 

[tmgaus51]

Ha, yeah--the blasted will be coming early next year. That will be a commission piece!