Interesting, I've also not yet seen a rusticated Ruthenberg. That looks like it would feel great to hold, my favorite aspect of a rusticated pipe, that tactile feel just isn't the same on most blasted pipes.
Ruthenbergs, IMO, are exceptionally well crafted pipes -- definitely top tier and he known for his blasts. This is the first rusticated pipe I've seen from Brian -- I'm thinking they're fairly rare.
Congratulations and smoke this beauty in good health, buddy