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[[File:LRM dr.jpeg|thumb|right|145px|Straight Grain]] | [[File:LRM dr.jpeg|thumb|right|145px|Straight Grain]] | ||
[[File:002-015-1886-2.jpg|thumb|right|145px|Flame Grain]] | [[File:002-015-1886-2.jpg|thumb|right|145px|Flame Grain]] | ||
<blockquote><q>Then there are the straight grain designations, perhaps the ne plus ultra of pipe collecting. With Alfred Dunhill, this category takes on a whole new aura of exclusitivity. The rarest straight grains are stamped DR (which stands for “Dead Root,” referring to the underground burl of the heath tree from which the oldest and usually best-figured briar is cut). Currently, the DR series ranges from one to six stars; the more stars, the tighter and more uniform the grain. Beyond that, the DR designation ventures into the stratosphere of rarity with alphabetical letters, starting with DRG, and the even scarcer DRH.</q> Richard Carleton Hacker - SMOKE - Spring 2002</blockquote> | |||
The Dead Root idea was conceived at the end of the 1920's and then realized in the early 1930 years. The Dead-Root brought a stronger grain feature to the the already well established "Bruyère" (from 1932 on it received the same finish). The D.R. models are perfect. Made with the best Briar available and that is – compulsorily – "Straight Grain". They are rare models of considerable value, which vary according to the graduation of the grain.<br><br> | The Dead Root idea was conceived at the end of the 1920's and then realized in the early 1930 years. The Dead-Root brought a stronger grain feature to the the already well established "Bruyère" (from 1932 on it received the same finish). The D.R. models are perfect. Made with the best Briar available and that is – compulsorily – "Straight Grain". They are rare models of considerable value, which vary according to the graduation of the grain.<br><br> | ||
In 2000, a new D.R. series was launched with amber contrast finish and stronger grains, called "Flames". It's also a limited edition and they follow the same criteria, but classified with "flames" instead of stars. | In 2000, a new D.R. series was launched with amber contrast finish and stronger grains, called "Flames". It's also a limited edition and they follow the same criteria, but classified with "flames" instead of stars. Like his brother, only the best grains are selected to make the amber Flame which is finished with an amber coloured stain and a black vulcanite mouthpiece. | ||
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