No. 7 - Annata

[Nate]

Ok, firstly. Sorry Sas, I made another straight pipe, I know you're heartbroken. Secondly, you can shave with the edge of the rim, it's a 2-in-one pipe!

Ok, now on to serious things. My first attempt at a pencil shank pipe. Not overly happy with it, but for now, I'll take it. I have studied Rad's pencil shanks and seen areas where I can improve. The stem is too long, but I hope the 'slenderness' helps that a little. I am happy with the yellowheart's grain complementing the shank grain as well as the 'ribbon' of black through it. The ribbon flattened out on the right side as I was shaping, so that's a little disappointing. I was finally able to get a decent contrast, so that was a nice moment! The shank does taper from bowl to button, so some of the photos where it appears to have a 'chubby center' are simply an optical delusion. I have my own issues with it, but I look forward to hearing what you guys think I can improve.

[JMG]

The contrast is just great on this pipe and the finish looks really nice as well. I think the angle of the bowl's cant is spot on. my only critique is that the stem may be a touch too long, but you covered that already. However, on a positive note its length gives this pipe sort of a "Bing" quality. Great job, Nate.

[TRS]

Great staining/finish work!

[Nate]

The contrast is just great on this pipe and the finish looks really nice as well. I think the angle of the bowl's cant is spot on. my only critique is that the stem may be a touch too long, but you covered that already. However, on a positive note its length gives this pipe sort of a "Bing" quality. Great job, Nate.

That's kinda what I was going for, so I guess it worked! Will be much better next time though.

Thanks BeatusLiebowitz!! I am pretty pleased with that part! Gets better every pipe!

[Abi Natur]

Hi Nate,
Some beauty with Bling in your readily recognizable stile.
Grain and finish absolutely

Best,
Abi

ps;and the Plug is giving me some major sinful thoughts, i have to get it !

[Jos]

Hi Nate,

no critique - just admiration ... congrats, this one's near perfection - and no, the stem is not too long.

Regards, Jens

[Traderbob]

Outstanding Pipe! Great shape and I like the inserts and bit work!

Bob

[Sawdust]

Hi Nate,
I really like this pipe! This one, as well as the others you have made, have a real Art Deco feel. It would'nt be out of place sitting on a Ruhlmann bar or a Jallot table. Nice work!

Jim

[Mike Messer]

Really excellent looking pipe, and the design, well, if you tripped while smoking it, you could be seriously injured.

[Nate]

Hi Nate,
Some beauty with Bling in your readily recognizable stile.
Grain and finish absolutely

Best,
Abi

ps;and the Plug is giving me some major sinful thoughts, i have to get it !

Thanks Abi, I appreciate the compliments! I have yet to open the Jack Knife, I have too much open already Can you purchase that where you are?

[LAH]

Great work!

[Nate]

Hi Nate,

no critique - just admiration ... congrats, this one's near perfection - and no, the stem is not too long.

Regards, Jens

Thanks Jens, glad you like it!! I think the shaping is off a little on it, but pretty happy regardless and I will do better on the next one!

[Nate]

Outstanding Pipe! Great shape and I like the inserts and bit work!

Bob

Thank you very much Bob! I have really liked working with the yellowheart, it is a great material.

[Nate]

Hi Nate,
I really like this pipe! This one, as well as the others you have made, have a real Art Deco feel. It would'nt be out of place sitting on a Ruhlmann bar or a Jallot table. Nice work!

Jim

Thanks for the compliments Jim! That is a big influence of my design, I am glad it is showing!

[Nate]

Really excellent looking pipe, and the design, well, if you tripped while smoking it, you could be seriously injured.

Very true Mike, perhaps it is best a 'sitting' pipe I appreciate your comments!

[Nate]

Great work!

Thanks!!

[Boekweg]

Very nice pipe Nate, you do great work!

[Nate]

Very nice pipe Nate, you do great work!

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[flix]

N8,

Great work, with questions (of course, no breaks for you!):

Why is the chin so sharp? I would've made it like a typical dublin with a rounded one.
Also, the stem is a fan tail. It seems that it might be a little more attractive with a straight stem, am I wrong?

Finish looks pretty good. Nice!

--a

[Nate]

N8,

Great work, with questions (of course, no breaks for you!):

Why is the chin so sharp? I would've made it like a typical dublin with a rounded one.

Thanks! No breaks needed, critique will help me get better. I actually matched the radius of the bowl/shank transfer and with all the sharp lines on the pipe, I wanted to follow suit. I also didn't have a bunch more room to remove material there. I can see your point though. I just held it up and did a visual and may give that a go on the next.

Also, the stem is a fan tail. It seems that it might be a little more attractive with a straight stem, am I wrong?

Finish looks pretty good. Nice!

--a

Again, I see your point. Most of the pencil shank pipes I was looking at had at least a flare to the bit. But their composition was a lot better than mine too! I was divided on this or a straight 'bullnose' bit. Like the other thought, I may give it a go on the next.