The pipe is not waxed or oiled, and it is polished by hand. The sandpaper is from 180-1000 (mesh), after 8 procedures, it finally presents a smooth and shiny visual feeling.
 
Leadwood from south Africa north to Tanzania, fine uniform texture. Heartwood is a rich, reddish brown to dark brown, color darkens with age.
 
Slow growth, high hardness, strong toughness, abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance, very durable, with excellent insect resistance and weathering characteristics.