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I think it's classy, and have always felt that the roughened, textured finish gives a slightly cooler smoke because there's more area exposed for dissipation. I sure don't think you've gone wrong with this one.

You're all kidding, right? Some Meerschaums are made with pictures that develop as the pipe is smoked. I think probably different waxes are used in the finish. Blues as well as browns. (Yeah, I know I'm a few months behind, but I'm just getting back into it again.) These pipes used to be advertised ...