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Ligne Bretagne Frequently Asked Questions |
 | | Ligne Bretagne pipes have been factory-turned from aged Algerian briar by the professional artisans of Saint Claude, France and use molded vulcanite stems, while Talbert Briars are shaped by hand from extra-extra grade Greek, Italian, and Corsican plateau briar and have handcut stems of acrylic or ebonite rod. |
 | | The last key difference between Ligne Bretagne pipes and Talbert Briars is in treatment of the wood - the Ligne Bretagne stummels have been naturally aged for many years and that is the extent of their curing, whereas Talbert Briars receive additional boiling and drying here before finishing. |
 | | The success or failure of the Ligne Bretagne pipes over the next few years will determine this - if the pipes don't sell or become more trouble than they are worth for their profit margins, the line will be quietly discontinued and that will be the end of it. |
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