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Stems: Acrylic or Ebonite/Vulcanite?
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<blockquote data-quote="Rob_In_MO" data-source="post: 212992" data-attributes="member: 1520"><p>I also like both and have a few of each.</p><p></p><p>There's not denying the colors of the Acrylic Stems available today. They are striking to the eye and durable as all get out. But they also are much harder and less comfortable to some when in the mouth. Adding a rubber Pipe Bit to these will soften up the feel, but adds considerable dimension to them at the same time.</p><p></p><p>Vulcanite feels better to me as well, and Monbla is correct - the older hand cut fishtail is about as good as it get's. The down side here is the extra work to eliminate and prevent discoloration. To me this isn't work though, it's a hobby and a passtime.</p><p></p><p>I guess they both have their ups and down, and in the end it's up to the individual and what he is in the mood for at that time. </p><p></p><p>I like both and will keep both in m collection.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rob_In_MO, post: 212992, member: 1520"] I also like both and have a few of each. There's not denying the colors of the Acrylic Stems available today. They are striking to the eye and durable as all get out. But they also are much harder and less comfortable to some when in the mouth. Adding a rubber Pipe Bit to these will soften up the feel, but adds considerable dimension to them at the same time. Vulcanite feels better to me as well, and Monbla is correct - the older hand cut fishtail is about as good as it get's. The down side here is the extra work to eliminate and prevent discoloration. To me this isn't work though, it's a hobby and a passtime. I guess they both have their ups and down, and in the end it's up to the individual and what he is in the mood for at that time. I like both and will keep both in m collection. [/QUOTE]
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