A few months back, i took off all my softy bits on my stems. Since then, I have experienced the full benefit of ebonite stems.
So, this brings me to the question of preference.
Lets do some positives/negative discussions.
Ebonite
Pros: Softer on the teeth/The more you use it, the more it forms to your teeth. chatter can be taken out of the stem with minimal work
Cons: Oxidation. The same thing that makes it soft and comfortable on the tteth makes it soft and marks up esily. Requires conditioning. Oxidation!
Acrylic
Pros: No maintenance. Array of colors
Cons: Not as soft on the teeth.
Fore me, its a toss up. I prefer the way the ebonite feels, but really hate the upkeep and oxidation.
So, this brings me to the question of preference.
Lets do some positives/negative discussions.
Ebonite
Pros: Softer on the teeth/The more you use it, the more it forms to your teeth. chatter can be taken out of the stem with minimal work
Cons: Oxidation. The same thing that makes it soft and comfortable on the tteth makes it soft and marks up esily. Requires conditioning. Oxidation!
Acrylic
Pros: No maintenance. Array of colors
Cons: Not as soft on the teeth.
Fore me, its a toss up. I prefer the way the ebonite feels, but really hate the upkeep and oxidation.