wish I didn't have to rusticate (and I didn't!)

[bscofield]

continuation of the other thread, sort of... I didn't end up rusticating that other pipe. The flaws are visible, but the contrast stain helps. Here are some shots:

[LatakiaLover]

Simply gorgeous. Your sense of line, balance, and shape is noteworthy. The little "rodent nibble" on the rim is incorporated so well that it would almost look funny if it wasn't there. Lovely color and finish work, too.

Five stars.

[hazmat]

Beautiful pipe.. LL's right about the rim-shot(ba dum bum).. I didn't notice it until I read his post! Good stuff.

[Nick]

Very nice!!

[GbpBulgaria]

I dislike only that part at the bottom of the end of the shank. Maybe it should be more round or this is illusion from photography

Looks perfect!
Thumbs UP!

[Nick]

Ahhhh. I see what you're talking about Gbp. With the top flair and bottom rounding on the shank, the pipe looks as though it should be bent more. But when you look for that bend in the shank as a whole, its not there, which confuses the eye a bit. Still, this strikes me as purposeful, and not accidental.