This thread got me curious. I had no idea what the ferrules of my Keith Josey were made of, so I picked up the phone. Mrs. Josey informed me that mine were most likely Linen Phenolic. Is this what you term LBM??? Hey, it's the best hit of any cue I've owned, so no complaints, no desire to change.
I also learned that they can still use ivory, but can't sell it out of Georgia.
I also learned that they can still use ivory, but can't sell it out of Georgia.