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[[Image:ringgrain.jpg|thumb|Dunhill, Ring Grain ODA, [http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/index.cfm smokingpipes.com]]]Introduced in 1996, the "Ring Grain" (RG) was created by blasting a straight grain bowl. Ring grain pipes in the Cumberland finish are designated "Shilling". It is an interesting variation on the original sandblasts which were mostly cross-grain sandblasts. The straighter grain plays a much more prominent role, giving the pipe a very distinct look and feel. | [[Image:ringgrain.jpg|thumb|Dunhill, Ring Grain ODA, [http://www.smokingpipes.com/pipes/estate/england/index.cfm smokingpipes.com]]]Introduced in 1996, the "Ring Grain" (RG) was created by blasting a straight grain bowl. Ring grain pipes in the Cumberland finish are designated "Shilling". It is an interesting variation on the original sandblasts which were mostly cross-grain sandblasts. The straighter grain plays a much more prominent role, giving the pipe a very distinct look and feel. | ||
These are usually the best Dunhills and are very rare today new. The finish often tastes like vanilla at first, then the taste becomes normal an good. | These are usually the best Dunhills and are very rare today new. The finish often tastes like vanilla at first, then the taste becomes normal an good. | ||
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