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[NC TX ID pipeman]

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308 system revival showed up today

I do not like current rustication but this one looks great!What a differece different stem makes ...the same bowl as 14b but different look ...I ve got 312 made in England in 60s looking quite similar...The only thing I would be worry about is rustication makes thin walls of this pipe bowl even thinner...Any hot spots smoking it?

 

[NC TX ID pipeman]

Well I’m a sucker for free shipping so this is what happened:

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Triplets...Enjoy!

 

[AroEnglish]

Yeah I thought the same thing. I guess people really don’t like the rustication? Personally I love it feels great in hand. I’ve always liked the way pine cones look tho

I don't share your affinity for pine cones but they definitely feel great in hand!

I like the mix of the muscular shaping with the rugged rustication. Plus I think it does hearken to the rustication in the Eire Era like the Éire 363 found on PPN, though that pipe's rustication is less random looking and has a more refined look. Maybe they'll progress that way in the future.

 

[AroEnglish]

I do not like current rustication but this one looks great!What a differece different stem makes ...the same bowl as 14b but different look ...I ve got 312 made in England in 60s looking quite similar...The only thing I would be worry about is rustication makes thin walls of this pipe bowl even thinner...Any hot spots smoking it?

I've only smoked a half bowl out of this one but no hot spots that I've noticed. I have a rusticated spigot which I've smoked a number of times and also haven't noticed hot spots but YMMV.

 

[jakesmokes]

I do not like current rustication but this one looks great!What a differece different stem makes ...the same bowl as 14b but different look ...I ve got 312 made in England in 60s looking quite similar...The only thing I would be worry about is rustication makes thin walls of this pipe bowl even thinner...Any hot spots smoking it?

It’s actually a bit bigger than my 14b. Might be they started with a fatter bowl to make up for the rustication and avoiding any thin spots? No hot spots. Has been a great smoker so far!

 

[jakesmokes]

I don't share your affinity for pine cones but they definitely feel great in hand!

I like the mix of the muscular shaping with the rugged rustication. Plus I think it does hearken to the rustication in the Eire Era like the Éire 363 found on PPN, though that pipe's rustication is less random looking and has a more refined look. Maybe they'll progress that way in the future.

As long as they stay away from the pineapple rustication I’ll be happy

 

[AroEnglish]

As long as they stay away from the pineapple rustication I’ll be happy

Truer words...

 

[jakesmokes]

It’s actually a bit bigger than my 14b. Might be they started with a fatter bowl to make up for the rustication and avoiding any thin spots? No hot spots. Has been a great smoker so far!

A few so so pics but the 308 is definitely a lot chunkier

 

[AroEnglish]

A few so so pics but the 308 is definitely a lot chunkier View attachment 225448View attachment 225449

Two sandblasts and a dark smooth? Teach me your ways before the 2023 POTY!

Also, does anyone know if the band on the 308 reissue is historically accurate? I'm not saying it isn't but I don't think I've seen a domed band that doesn't transition smoothly. It's like half way between the standard band and the deluxe band.

 

[jakesmokes]

Two sandblasts and a dark smooth? Teach me your ways before the 2023 POTY!

Also, does anyone know if the band on the 308 reissue is historically accurate? I'm not saying it isn't but I don't think I've seen a domed band that doesn't transition smoothly. It's like half way between the standard band and the deluxe band.

Let’s just say I spend to much time on the internet searching for pipes

Heres a shot of an older 308 with the new 308.

 

[AroEnglish]

Let’s just say I spend to much time on the internet searching for pipes

Heres a shot of an older 308 with the new 308.View attachment 225453

Well if you find another dark smooth, let me know! But maybe the dark smooth is thinking you need another one so it's not third wheeling with the two sandblasts.

 

[jakesmokes]

Well if you find another dark smooth, let me know! But maybe the dark smooth is thinking you need another one so it's not third wheeling with the two sandblasts.

If I come across another I’ll let you know

 

[AroEnglish]

You guys who watch this thread know this has to have come from NV

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

You guys who watch this thread know this has to have come from NV

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Dang… Nice haul! The kindness of that forum member never fails to amaze me.

 

[AroEnglish]

Dang… Nice haul! The kindness of that forum member never fails to amaze me.

I know! I thought of Vito Corleone when receiving this package.

Except really he's more like Vito and I'm more like Fredo

 

[irishearl]

You guys who watch this thread know this has to have come from NV

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A very generous guy.

 

[Ben.R.C]

I have wanted a pre-republic Pete as my first one and found one for 120$ with a pretty trashed rim. Otherwise, a nice pipe, once I get it I’ll decide if I want to pay for any restoration. The only thing to do is remove wood on the rim and restrain, etc. if it’s not too bad I may just leave it. Maybe I’ll just call this a Home-rusticated rim!

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Loving this non-factory coated 9s this morning and there is a pic now of the ‘23 PPG - I like it!!!

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

I know! I thought of Vito Corleone when receiving this package.

Except really he's more like Vito and I'm more like Fredo

Just don’t let him kiss you

 

[Davy]

Here’s a Millennium

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I really like the rustication on that one. Great find, congrats!