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In this newsletter I will cover why people like my Dr Bob rustication and Dr Bob hawkbills.RUSTICATIONI frequently get compliments about my rustication finish on my pipes. It is usually “I really like your rustication” or “I like the way the rustication feels.” Rustication is a texture finish on the...

Welcome to my first newsletter. Why would a pipe maker develop a newsletter? I have had lots of pipe folks ask me how I do certain certain techniques, especially my rustication, what kind of wood I use, or where I live. So, I wanted to welcome people to my pipe...