I agree. I was once a hater, now a believerHere’s the secret sauce. I started with Kaywoodie pipes then eventually to Britwood. During this time I had a commissioned pipe with Ryan Alden. His stem work ruined me.
Now I only own ancient Britwood. Alden’s.
And Peterson. I own more pre- republic Pete’s than Republic. Also, and this is key…..the Plip. The glorious PLip.
I despise, loathe and find a public offense in Peterson’s used tongue depressor fishtail pipes.
They are an abomination.
So, yes, I want more Pete’s. But only PLips