Quote Originally Posted by Ropey View Post

Before people say "There are no rules" and "Everyone can smoke what he wants"... I understand that. I'm asking about the quintessential military mount pipe. The Platonic Ideal of this type of pipe. Would it be rusticated?
In reality, I would envision the quintessential military mount as being smooth, for the simple reason that in a trench, the rusticated bowl will quickly be caked with dirt and grime in the troughs of the briar. Whereas a smooth bowl could be easily spit upon and wipe completely clean on one's trouser leg. I would say that it should not be a shiny, polished finish, for the sake of avoided needless glare, but instead a matte finish.

Just my take on it.