@Birddog66 Going to smoke one and keep the other pristine.I think that like meerschaum pipes clays look better with a little colour on them, just my opinion.
Do you know how long people have been using Cherry Wood pipes for tobacco, I wouldn’t be surprised if they were around during your favourite period in history, they smoke really well too and they’re cheap as chips on eBay.
@condorlover1 says Condor and black / brown twist are good ? for colouring clays and meers..