Ring Grain 1/8e bent Brandy, Cumberland & Horn

Here is another model that I could have kept for myself so much it fits to my preferred criteria : light, a ring grain yet tortuous & well marked sandblasting, nor straight, neither bent, a group 3 chamber, brief, I won’t hide that it pleases me, a lot! The shape is a bit random, fruit of accident and inspiration, but is mainly related to a Brandy.   The stummel is stained in a nice tawny/havana color and the shank is adorned with cumberland washers and horn extension.  The stem is made from a german quality ebonite rod (NYH).  The flock is in teflon and the rod drilled at 4.2mm. The slot of the mouthpiece (cut concave) is well open in V for an optimal draw.  The briar, of Tuscan origin, has benefited from a year and a half of drying at the supplier and an additional 5 years in my reserve.