That's a Straight Grain

[NeverBend]

Excellent looking pipe here!

Too bad I am only interested in P and S pipes.

Smart man Brando, better value for sure and the same smoke plus you don't need property insurance to own it.

Here's a straight grain with an ugly flaw (and it could be in a better place) but really nice grain. The brand won't impress your friends but it's a nice hunk o'briar and it's quite cheap (at the moment).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960S-STRAIG...item541d4a9d66

Some wear and some small fills but a tight grain on this side.

Nasty flaw and in a bad place but the pipe's been well smoked and there's no burning showing so it's probably ok.

The other side, grain is still dense and tight if less straight. This is to be expected on a parallel bowl.

The shank has great grain too and I'd agree with the name, it's a straight grain.