Classic colors on this guy and the more I smoke a pipe the more I like the black stain. It is a nice practical color that goes well with everything. I also like the way the top holds up after smoking. This piece is cut from my 10-15 year old aged briar and as you can see this piece took well to the sandblasting. Nice thick walls and comfortable in hand and mouth. Hand cut Ebonite mouthpiece w/Delrin tennon, hand made solid Sterling Silver fitment. Thank you very much for looking.