@Pipe Smoker , both are very nice pipes, but I REALLY like that 2nd one.
Love the rustication paired with the smooth rim. I have a Nording that is finished like that, and it's the reason I liked it so much.

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@Brimy , not a thing wrong with cobs.
When I first started smoking a pipe, I actually preferred cobs. For someone new, I think they're easier to get the hang of. They smoke drier for sure.
I smoke briars more often now, but still enjoy my cobs very much, and smoke them regularly.