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This pipe is absolutely beautiful. The photos really show it off well. The ring adds alot to the look as does the extension of the rusticated ridge back below the stem. However (cue: criticism), it appears that this extension is part of the briar, which really is beautiful, but it I am concerned that it risks either a) blocking the removal of the stem as it cannot be twisted, or b) breaking off when removing the stem.
Here's a question for you. What method of rustication did you use on this pipe? It really looks great. I like the appearance of the smooth, rounded peaks instead of the rough, rocky ones that my main method produces. Thanks.
Jeff
This pipe is absolutely beautiful. The photos really show it off well. The ring adds alot to the look as does the extension of the rusticated ridge back below the stem. However (cue: criticism), it appears that this extension is part of the briar, which really is beautiful, but it I am concerned that it risks either a) blocking the removal of the stem as it cannot be twisted, or b) breaking off when removing the stem.
Here's a question for you. What method of rustication did you use on this pipe? It really looks great. I like the appearance of the smooth, rounded peaks instead of the rough, rocky ones that my main method produces. Thanks.
Jeff
I tell you what, tho I'm not sure if I like the style, the pipe is AWESOME. I'm undecided on the raised rustication but yours look good. The beauty of the pipe and the time that went into come through incredibly. You have so many unique features to this pipe that I it'll sell very fast.
What's the price tag anyway?
What's the price tag anyway?
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Stephen
Carving Pipes in the Oldest Town in Texas.
Carving Pipes in the Oldest Town in Texas.
Been out of town at a conference for a week, or I would have posted earlier on this...
Outstanding. Very clean line between the rounded and panel portion of the shank. The raised rustication really looks good as well. This is becoming your style, and for me it is quite an appealing style. From the pictures of this and other pipes, you must spend hours sanding the bowl interior.
Outstanding. Very clean line between the rounded and panel portion of the shank. The raised rustication really looks good as well. This is becoming your style, and for me it is quite an appealing style. From the pictures of this and other pipes, you must spend hours sanding the bowl interior.
random: I am far from being a expert on Pipes, well maybe Oil Field Drilling Pipe. Before I new that Pipe Makers use "rustication" to hide sand pit's & other things, I look at at Pipe with "rustication" as being a really nice add on to a Pipe. I thought "hey cool" this dude has it together, not just a run of the mill Pipe Maker, he knows new stuff. I have a Karl Eric & a J M Boswell with "spot rustication" on them. That is the reason I bought them. IMO "rustication" add to the Pipe. I still feel that way now that I know the reason behind it "sometimes".
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On the other hand there are those who consider it "spot rustication" and believe that to be a bad thing.
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On the other hand there are those who consider it "spot rustication" and believe that to be a bad thing.