If straight grain is the only measure, there are pipes with better grain, but if a piece of briar that is simply rich with grain is also a measure, then there aren’t going to be that many pipes with better grain than this large Cognac shaped beauty. It’s a Grp. 6 with wide-open draw, a flat, comfortable stem (acrylic, I think) and all in excellent condition with a rim in crisp, clean condition and a mark-free stem. Note that the bottom of the bowl is all Bird’s Eye, with flame grain going up both sides of the shank. Used.
5.85” long, bowl 2.1” tall. Weight: 2 5/8 oz., 75 grams.