Poll-What Finish Do You Like on Your Pipes

[doug535]

As a somewhat new pipemaker, 2yrs now, I thought I might pose the question, what type of finish do you like? I'd like to just get a cross-section idea of what people prefer when they're looking for a new pipe. Are you a smooth pipe guy/gal, do you like a blasted finish, if so do you prefer just a light blast that gives you a little tactile feel to it or a deep craggy blast? Rusticated? Or even a combo of these. I'll let this go for a week.

 

[rmpeeps]

RAD Blast.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Rabidly anti combo pipes. Same with two tone vehicles, houses with multiple different claddings—something I can't explain or shake.

 

[Frozenoak]

I like contrast. I find myself drawn to Combo pipes.

 

[B18]

Every finish is great.
For sandblasts i love seeing the blasted birdseyes.
And for rustication, I love deep rustication i.e. Tom Eltang and Former rustication.

 

[warren]

Shape is most important when purchasing. Finish only needs to support the shape. So, no preference? Of course that's not a choice that's offered.

 

[haparnold]

I used to despise blasted or rusticated pipes. Over the last few years I've come to really appreciate them, and at this point most of my pipes are non-smooth. I certainly prefer smooth or lightly blasted pipes, and am much less likely to spring for a really deep, craggy blast or a rusticated pipe.

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

My collection has all finishes... Smooth, blasted, rusticated.. Meers are smooth, my cobs are a mix... but theres just something tactile and satisfying about fondling those rusticated pipes.

 

[spartacus]

Shape is most important when purchasing. Finish only needs to support the shape. So, no preference? Of course that's not a choice that's offered.

Same as Warren

 

[SpookedPiper]

I started enjoying the rusticated pipe as it got me in the game at better price point as the flaws went unnoticed. Currently, with the help of the daily smoking list and the fabulous pictures that everyone takes, I have started appreciating the smooth pipes and their fine Birdseye and grain. Ect.ect.ect.

Thanks for taking time to post pictures and share experiences both of the pipe and crazy inspections gone wrong or other kids challenges.

 

[mso489]

Variety, some of each, and as someone said, suited to the pipe.

 

[doug535]

Shape is most important when purchasing. Finish only needs to support the shape. So, no preference? Of course that's not a choice that's offered.

You're right, I did leave out the preference of no preference ?

 

[doug535]

So far some great points, thanks for taking the time on the poll and a snippet of why.

 

[shanez]

You're right, I did leave out the preference of no preference ?

It did let me vote for more than one, so, there's that.

 

[smittyd]

I prefer a heavy blast

 

[cortezattic]

I hope paulie66scandinavian weighs-in on this poll. It would be interesting to know Finnish finish preferences.

 

[kcghost]

I like pipe that are sandblasted or rusticated. Do not like heavy blast.

 

[verporchting]

CrAGgiEr the better! Love the tactile sensation from a beautifully craggy blast and to my eye it showcases the briar.

Wasn’t always my preference and I used to really love a smooth finish. Now a smooth only catches my eye if it’s got some fantastic grain or birdseye. Don’t get me wrong, I have plenty of smooth pipes that are dear to me, but craggy blasts ... outstanding.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Ring blasts.

 

[autumnfog]

Sandblast, all kinds.