Pipe senatorov # 54

Senatorov · Post by **Senatorov** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:53 pm

Hello. Today has finished here such pipe, I wish to hear your comments. Other photos on my site http://www.senatorov.lv/dmeng.html

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:04 pm

This is one of those unique designs that people will either love or totally dislike. My one man jury is still out on that score, but it does show the grain beautifully.

Charl · Post by **Charl** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:10 pm

Yip, I agree with Frank. And I think I love it! Cool!

wdteipen · Post by **wdteipen** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:48 pm

As do I. From an artistic standpoint I think it is interesting. As for a pipe, I'm more of a utilitarian and so it's not my cup of tea. The craftsmanship is very good as usual, however.

Tsunami · Post by **Tsunami** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:00 pm

Craftsmanship is fantastic as usual but I must be honest and say I do NOT like the design. It is almost like it was created from the leftover trimmings from a briar block. The shank appears to be very uneven as it heads back to the stubby stem. This would fall into an art piece catagory in my opinion(everyone's got one). Ultra modern design has never been my favorite.

pennsyscot · Post by **pennsyscot** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:55 pm

Visually stunning. It is a very attractive pipe that would make an excellent display piece, but maybe not such a good smoker. I think you make great pipes. One thing that amazes me about your work is how you turn out flawless smooths one after another. You must have an excellent supply of high quality briar or a remarkable talent for working around sandpits. I would appreciate any advice you may have for dealing with flaws. thanks, Scot

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:35 pm

Tsunami wrote:The shank appears to be very uneven as it heads back to the stubby stem.

I don't see this flaw at all. Perhaps you could more clearly describe where you see this uneveness.

android · Post by **android** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:56 pm

i'll echo some of the previous comments in that i think it's a beautiful work of art but not a pipe i would smoke from. the wood is striking and design is very unique and i'm sure you will find a happy buyer for it.

Tsunami · Post by **Tsunami** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:51 pm

Frank wrote:
Tsunami wrote:The shank appears to be very uneven as it heads back to the stubby stem.
I don't see this flaw at all. Perhaps you could more clearly describe where you see this uneveness.

By uneven I mean that from the bowl it narrows quite a bit then fattens again before the bottom of the arch. In the photo it looks odd to me as my eye is consistantly drawn to it. But as I stated everyone's got an opinion and I am not a big fan of this type of design. Now with that being said I am a HUGE fan of the craftsmanship that is constantly and consistantly displayed by Senatorov.

smokepiper · Post by **smokepiper** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:50 am

The shape needs some time for my mind to accept it, everything out of the ordinary is creative so i can´t say it´s wrong or out of order. But i really need time to take it in, good work very creative

Senatorov · Post by **Senatorov** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:04 pm

Thanks all for comments, were very interesting to me your opinion, I will experiment further the form

alan · Post by **alan** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:11 pm

Very pretty. Beautiful grain. Does seem like the pipe would get hot near the end of a smoke though. How thick are the walls?