The Libriarian
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I just want to know why manufacturers and high end independent pipe makers use vulcanite/ebonite on pipes? If you spend $1000.00 on a pipe but has a ebe/vulc stem it will turn yellow and oxidize and your beautiful briar which cost an arm and a leg will be tarnished. i just cant see why acrylic isnt used on these pipes. i know high end pipes that do use ebonite have a slower oxidization time due to lower sulfur content, anyone know how long it takes for a stem like that to oxidize? I bought an ardor recently and i was told it was acrylic but nope the damn things vulcanite Anyone else only buy pipes with acrylic stems or do you have no preference? Thanks if you throw in some info or care to state your opinion.