@Hogni Hiya sir, you've definitely been missed around here. Losing a parent was one of life's most difficult time for me. Sorting out the affairs and material estate, just all the logistical stuff was exhausting for me. I second ataxian's sentiment, you shouldn't worry about the mouthpiece project right now. Our main concern is your wellbeing, the civilized mouthpiece project is way down the priority chart. I'm glad you're back!
@ataxian Took me a minute to decipher your meaning about rec/med percentages because I'm right on up there ATM. But you're correct sir. The mob rules when it comes to glass, both in China & US glass is primarily produced for the majority of the moment: The Combusters. Vaporists are in the minority for sure, for now. A vaporist today must examine pieces intended for combustion to find the ones best suited for our purposes. But this will change as more folks see the light, maybe someday we'll be the 95% my friends! Simple low-diffusion percs in cans of all sizes and all with removable/interchangeable mouthpiece stems!
Was it Möbius who made the first trumpet-style mouthpiece? Because mainly what I see, regardless of country of origin, are variations on the same big hole theme. I've seen a couple with smaller trumpet MPs that I really like, so maybe it's just the size. But the style seems played out to me and I am starting to see smaller flare-type snakehead mouthpieces on a few prodo pieces. If the combusters don't go for it, they'll go running right back to Smooth Jazz Gaping Trumpet Mouthpiece Country.
Sorry this is a rambling, borderline OT post my friends. No excuses, but
Peace be with you, you cheap glass fuckers (of combustion)!