Grading: Northern Briars pipes are in the British tradition of the being graded according to the finish.
Rox Cut - A rustication similar to Castello's Sea Rock.
Rox Cut Regal - a dark Black/Burgundy stain
Rox Cut Premier - a light tan - no flaws. To be stained tan it means the briar must have no flaws otherwise it won't take the stain evenly.
Smooth Regal - light natural with a few sandpits
Smooth Premier - excellent wood.
Stampings: "Northern Briars, Made in England" and either "Premier, Regal or Rox Cut"
Northern Briars
