Billiard, attempt #4. Lundell Pipes

[Lundell]

Right! Gave it another go! Will probably lay off the Billiards for a while now, they're starting to drive me nuts! But I'd still like to hear what you guys have to say about this one.








Thanks for your time!

[sandahlpipe]

Getting there.

There shank/bowl junction could benefit from a clearer definition. The shank also bulges before the stem, which looks like it could fit a bit snugger. You can see the light reflection change right at the shank/stem junction.

The stem looks really funny. It looks narrower about 1/3 of the way from the button end to the shank end of the stem. If you're going to narrow the shank before the stem, do it more subtly so the stem looks like it matches the shank from the top view. The shank side of the bowl can either go fairly straight towards the shank or have a slight crease just above the shank. What you have here is more than a crease, it's about 1/3 of the bowl that is flat by the shank before curving to the rim.

Otherwise, it's looking pretty good. Keep on trying. I've made probably well over 30 billiard-like creations and only a few of the recent ones I would actually consider proper billiards, so for #4, you're doing quite well.

As for the bowl, a proper billiard will have all the elements you show, but they will be understated. You've got the curve towards the top of the bowl, but it should be almost unnoticeable.

[PremalChheda]

This is more of a Cognac shape than billiard. Most Billiards have the peak of the diameter more towards the middle of the bowl.