I'm not real happy with this one, but I made an early decision to post my first ten pipes. I think my sense of style is developing faster than my skills to produce because two months ago I would have been pleased as punch with this one.
Whadaya think?
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Fred,
It's a good looking pipe. You need to work on your "chin" and "cheeks." There really should be nothing below the horizontal plane of the shank. The bowl is nicely defined save for the "cheeks." Cutting in a very defined back profile where the bowl joins the shank can be one of the most difficult things to learn when it comes to making a shape really work. The finishing looks excellent; you've managed to generate some nice contrast in the grain and produce a very smooth glassy finish. I really dislike both the maple extensions and the green/white dots in the stem, but this is largely a matter of personal preference.
Todd
It's a good looking pipe. You need to work on your "chin" and "cheeks." There really should be nothing below the horizontal plane of the shank. The bowl is nicely defined save for the "cheeks." Cutting in a very defined back profile where the bowl joins the shank can be one of the most difficult things to learn when it comes to making a shape really work. The finishing looks excellent; you've managed to generate some nice contrast in the grain and produce a very smooth glassy finish. I really dislike both the maple extensions and the green/white dots in the stem, but this is largely a matter of personal preference.
Todd