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This Ashford S model was listed at a very reasonable BIN, so I grabbed it. The pipe looked like an easy restoration and I had no surprises. It doesn't have the great blast my other Ashford Ruff Root has, but the stem dots are pristine and a beautiful shade of blue. While I prefer the profile of the tapered stem model, the S model is a bit better balanced and I suspect will be more comfortable to smoke. The regular models weight 34 grams, this S weighs 39 grams.
I smoked the pipe this morning and it did not disappoint. It is definitely better balanced and an easier smoke than my more stubby, tapered stem Ashfords.
The restoration details are here:
https://rebornpipes.com/2016/04/27/sasieni-ashford-s-ruff-root-restoration/
And some Before & After photos.
Before
After
I smoked the pipe this morning and it did not disappoint. It is definitely better balanced and an easier smoke than my more stubby, tapered stem Ashfords.
The restoration details are here:
https://rebornpipes.com/2016/04/27/sasieni-ashford-s-ruff-root-restoration/
And some Before & After photos.
Before
After