Sasieni Ashford S Ruff Root (restoration)

[ssjones]

This Ashford S model was listed at a very reasonable BIN, so I grabbed it. The pipe looked like an easy restoration and I had no surprises. It doesn't have the great blast my other Ashford Ruff Root has, but the stem dots are pristine and a beautiful shade of blue. While I prefer the profile of the tapered stem model, the S model is a bit better balanced and I suspect will be more comfortable to smoke. The regular models weight 34 grams, this S weighs 39 grams.
The restoration details are here:

https://rebornpipes.com/2016/04/27/sasieni-ashford-s-ruff-root-restoration/
And some Before & After photos.
Before

After

 

[wyfbane]

Job well done. The pipe looks great!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Beautiful job Al, yet again. You are a restoration virtuoso.

 

[papipeguy]

Another outstanding job, Al. Love the shape.

 

[beefeater33]

Great job bringing that one back!........ :clap:

 

[scrooge]

Great job Al. Just like mine but the stampings are so different. Heres mine.

 

[ssjones]

Thanks for sharing the nomenclature Scrooge. It is interesting that two identical pipes have all of the stamps in different areas.

 

[pruss]

Nice job, Al. You have a lovely duo, now. They're a solid addition to your collection. I see what you mean about preferring the taper, but there is something about the saddle stem that I like.
-- Pat

 

[shikano53]

Beautiful pipe!

 

[ssjones]

Thanks guys. While not the most graceful pipe on my rack, it is a comfortable smoker (and slightly more so that my tapered stem versions).

 

[newbroom]

I do like a saddle cut bit. Some tapered stems are quite comfortable for me, but I can get an assist once in awhile from my lips when clenching a saddle bit much more easily.

 

[gloucesterman]

As always, nicely done. Dutch