My thoughts exactly. Peterson hasn't produced an attractive rustication in many years, and it seems like each new iteration is worse than the last. This definitely seems like an attempt at offloading surplus stummels.
Peterson Christmas Pipe Release
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I've picked up their Christmas pipes ever since I started smoking in 2020. Not this year. Very underwhelming.
Which is great, saves the wallet, especially since SP took away the Peterson 10% discount.
Which is great, saves the wallet, especially since SP took away the Peterson 10% discount.
So, as previously posted here, I wanted a 120 for this year. I jumped on quick when they dropped and picked one of the better looking pipes in this shape (I posted pics of a couple stinkers). Just got it and it looks better in person. Rust colored stain, copper is lovely. The rustication seems slightly more subdued than the Rocky Donegal style. It appears they did a fine/light wire brush vertically before further rusticating which gives it subtle lines in the recesses; I believe it is this that gives it a strange look in some of the photos (I mistook it for bubbles/imperfections in the clear coat). Overall, I’d say it’s worth a purchase if you select one sans black spots.
That piece looks much better than any I've seen listed on SP. I think it's a nice color combo.,congrats!
I did order one, careful to avoid any visible "black spots" (whatever they are) and was ok with the rustication as it's on some of my other pipes.
Your example shows beautiful copper, and I'm a P-lip fan.
It arrived yesterday and the copper was already diminishing like an old Gold Block I've seen.
I'm returning it. Disappointed, as I haven't gotten any other Christmas pipes in the rotation.
Ah, man, that sucks. The copper this time around is definitely a lighter color than previous years. Mine looks fine, but I can see it being a problem. This year's Xmas pipes are just a mixed bag of sorry it seems.
I have a 999 collection going so I grabbed one. My first Xmas pipe and the fifth 999. It arrived today and I must say in hand I’m happy. More to follow
I wasn't trying to bash it, I really wanted to like it. But I've seen that disappearance of the gold on the Gold Block and didn't want to end up with a similar scenario with a copper band........
I'll try going for a Halloween pipe...
At first, the all black didn't appeal, but it's growing on me quickly.
And that acrylic stem with acrylic band holds very tight and secure.
A couple of firsts for me. First Christmas Pete as well as the first rustication finish. It’s only the second lower tier Peterson in my collection. It’s the 5th 999 I’ve bought.
The selling points for me is the copper, which I polished a bit for these pics. From here I’ll let it patina to see how it works over all. Especially with the rusticated finish, I kind of like the idea of a knock around pipe and the dark greenish grey that copper turns might work well. I like the rustic treatment better than I thought I would which makes me kind of want to see the new cobble finish in person.
The other selling point is the vulcanite stem. I prefer it over acrylic for plips.
The two cost cutting steps that I miss is the hallmark and an inlaid P on the stem. I’m glad they didn’t use the cheap foil. Leaving it blank is far classier.
The drilling isn’t as nice as the higher grades. Like a lot of bent Petersons, regardless of tier, the stummel and stem don’t line up so there’s no chance of passing a cleaner without bending the end and doing the turning trick, or just remove the stem all together. The boring in the stummel is about 3/16 deeper than the stem tenon so I expect gurgling. On my deluxe the gap is closer to a 16th, the bore isn’t drilled nearly as deep.
Overall for the price I’m pleased and will keep it. I do wish they offered upper tier Christmas pipes along with these pedestrian editions. This pipe does feel like Peterson put a bit more into them with the stem and banding while keeping the price reasonable. A bit of a Christmas gift from Peterson?
The pics don’t do the pipe justice. I picked a darker stain and the copper is difficult to capture.
The selling points for me is the copper, which I polished a bit for these pics. From here I’ll let it patina to see how it works over all. Especially with the rusticated finish, I kind of like the idea of a knock around pipe and the dark greenish grey that copper turns might work well. I like the rustic treatment better than I thought I would which makes me kind of want to see the new cobble finish in person.
The other selling point is the vulcanite stem. I prefer it over acrylic for plips.
The two cost cutting steps that I miss is the hallmark and an inlaid P on the stem. I’m glad they didn’t use the cheap foil. Leaving it blank is far classier.
The drilling isn’t as nice as the higher grades. Like a lot of bent Petersons, regardless of tier, the stummel and stem don’t line up so there’s no chance of passing a cleaner without bending the end and doing the turning trick, or just remove the stem all together. The boring in the stummel is about 3/16 deeper than the stem tenon so I expect gurgling. On my deluxe the gap is closer to a 16th, the bore isn’t drilled nearly as deep.
Overall for the price I’m pleased and will keep it. I do wish they offered upper tier Christmas pipes along with these pedestrian editions. This pipe does feel like Peterson put a bit more into them with the stem and banding while keeping the price reasonable. A bit of a Christmas gift from Peterson?
The pics don’t do the pipe justice. I picked a darker stain and the copper is difficult to capture.
