I've been more gentle with my Rigoletto, but "the mutt" (my first pipe), not so much. It has a rough patch at the top of the stem from where my chompers have been, and I'm wondering if "that's supposed to happen." I know there's not so many rules with pipes as much as guidelines, but I'm wondering if teeth marks on the stem are a normal part of pipe ownership.
Of course, if and when the stem wears out, I'll just get another, so my pipe is by no means ruined. However, if there's a way to avoid teeth marks while letting a pipe hang, I'm all ears.
Of course, if and when the stem wears out, I'll just get another, so my pipe is by no means ruined. However, if there's a way to avoid teeth marks while letting a pipe hang, I'm all ears.