My First Ruthenberg

[cigrmaster]

I have been admiring Brian's work for a while now and have been watching ebay and the online dealers for the right one. Well yesterday, I got pretty lucky and picked up this 1/4 bent natural apple with a Cumberland stem. It has a group 5 bowl which is right in my wheel house.

 

[tbradsim1]

WOW, great shape should fit hand good, you really know how to pick them. The old cajun

 

[gmwolford]

That is a real beauty, Harris. Love the whole package on that one.

 

[nsfisher]

Dam mate, that is smokin hot! Would fit me perfectly hahahahah, enjoy

 

[numbersix]

WOW, great shape should fit hand good, you really know how to pick them.

+1
So true - that is gorgeous!

 

[ssjones]

Wow Harris, that is gorgeous. I've also admired Brians pipes but the timing has never been right right to acquire one. I love his Cumberland stem work and in particular those half-saddle stems. The stem and finish on your pipe is outstanding. I'm curious to hear how it smokes compared to your Rads and other pipes.

 

[flmason]

Congratulations Harris on your new pipe. That is an excellent pre Thanksgiving gift to yourself. I hope it provides many years of enjoyment.

 

[cigrmaster]

Thanks for the nice comments guys, it is appreciated.
This one really spoke to me in that is just screamed, hold me,fondle me, you know you want to. I know it is going to feel great in the hand.
Al, I will definitely report back and give you a comparison to my Rad's and other American artisan pipes. I have heard Brian's pipes smoke really well. I also have been admiring his stem work especially the Cumberlands.

 

[uberam3rica]

I love the finish on it

 

[gwtwdbss]

Wow! That is a great looking pipe Harris!

 

[sergemoat]

Love the super fine detail to the blast and the half saddle stem, great pickup!

 

[cigrmaster]

Thanks for the nice comments guys.
Roth, I thought I got a good deal on this one it falls in the range you mentioned. I have not seen one of his natural finishes since I have been on the lookout for one.

 

[bigvan]

Your Ruthenberg looks very similar to mine.
In my opinion the true high point of a Ruthenberg pipe is the stem; wide open, smooth, brilliantly flared.
Enjoy!

 

[bubblehead33]

thats one beautiful pipe! nice grab!

 

[ssjones]

That finish should look wonderful as the patina develops, can't wait to see it a year down the road.

 

[joshwolftree]

oh that's just sexy. I love the finish, and it looks like it will make a nice hanger.

 

[kasbah]

That blast, natural finish, and cumberland all look just right together in that amazingly comfortable looking shape. Very nice pickup, Harris!

 

[hfearly]

Amazing blast that greatly resonates with the overall shape. And the stem is a real beauty. You got lucky big time!

 

[papipeguy]

Great pipe. You have a good eye for these things.

 

[cigrmaster]

Thanks guys it is appreciated.
bigvan, my eye was drawn to that stem right away, I love the lines on it. I can't wait to see how comfortable it is.
al, being this is my first natural, I am also curious to see the patina develop, should be pretty cool in a year. It will definitely be getting plenty of action.