02 oom paul

  US Drop @ Smokingpipes.com: Friday, August 8th, 6pm EDT, 5PM CDT, 4PM 3PM PDT. DUBLIN Drop @ Smokingpipes.eu: Friday, August 8th, 10am IST (that's GMT+1). That's 5am EDT, 4am CDT, 3am MTD, 2am PDT... I think. Remember that internet and local dealers will also stock these.   Like you, I've been waiting all year for this release and doesn't disappoint.  I want to do a fuller look at this, one of my very favorite shapes in the entire Peterson catalog, in just a few weeks when I hear back from some of the other Pete Geeks with pix of the vintage 02s and 02BBs in their collections. But in comparing the samples Laudisi sent with my own vintage 02 and 02BB, I am really impressed.  The Deansgrange team did a fabulous job on this year's POY. I haven't heard officially what the finishes will be, but the Instagram Reels and samples I received show the Heritage, black Sandblast, Rusticated, Terracotta and Rua. I also know there are a small handful of Silver Cap Ruas (maybe 3?) and at least one or two Naturals--chimeric to be sure. This year's release continues the Irish tweed with leather patch sock--something I love--although there's still no sign of a sport coat or flat cap forthcoming! ...and of course the beloved "Chat" brochure is also included.     Approximate Measurements: Length: 5.99 in. | 152 mm Weight: 2.43 oz. | 69 g Bowl Height: 2.31 in. | 59 mm Chamber Depth: 1.87 in. | 47 mm Chamber Diameter: 0.77 in. | 20 mm Outside Diameter: 1.37 in. | 35 mm Stem Material: Vulcanite Shape: 02 / 02BB, aka "Tall Dutch" or Oom Paul Finishes: Heritage, Sandblast, Rusticated, Rua, Terracotta  (+ Silver Cap + Natural)   Hope to hear from you in the Comments Section at the Drop Party on Friday! Until then, Happy Smokes-- Mark   Many thanks to Peterson and Laudisi for samples to photograph. Instagram Reels courtesy Kapp & Peterson.