I found this unsmoked Kaywoodie Super Grain 07C on Ebay. It has a four-hole, “Drinkless” stamped stinger. That and the three digit shape number help identify the timer period when it was made. Hacker sais the 07C bulldog was made from 1947 and that style stinger was discontinued by Kaywoodie in 1954.

The bowl top had some dings from handling or bouncing around someones drawer for 50 plus years.

Using a propane torch, old butter knife, and a small piece of wet cloth, I was able to steam out all of the dents on the bowl top. I heat the knife tip until it is glowing orange, than place the wet cloth (folded over twice) on the dent, then press the hot tip into the cloth. This causes the damp cloth to steam, which usually makes the dents spring back nicely.

The stem was oxidized but mint. The “Drinkless” engraving on the four-hole stinger was also like new. I removed the oxidation with 800 grit paper. I use a Popsicle stick to maintain the angles on the bulldog stem. Working around the logo was a little tricky. Then, I finished the stem with 2000 grit paper, followed by the 8000 and 12000 grade micromesh sheets. I then lightly buffed the stem with white diamond rouge and an automotive plastic polish.

The briar only needed a light buff with white diamond and then a few coats of carnuba wax. The bowl has several visible fills. Removing the oxidation revealed some “freckles” in the vulcanite, which I’ve learned is not uncommon on Kaywoodie or Doctor Grabow stems of that era.