Goussard Pipes #1420

[Charl]

I finished this one over the weekend. I can see loads wrong, but would love to hear what you guys think.

[Joe Hinkle Pipes]

I think its a great pipe. Love the texture of the blast and the contrast with the cumberland stem. In my opinion I think it could use a little more cant to the bowl. It also looks a little tall for a traditional billiard, which you arent claiming it is so that is opinion as well. The back of the bowl (stem side) looks to have a little web that connects to the shank but its hard to tell. I also would like a darker stain on the smooth rim, but Everyone has their own preferences. Nice pipe charl!

[sandahlpipe]

I think it's a fairly nice pipe proportion-wise. You've got the bowl going back in just above the shank, which I think can look nice, but I think you took off just a little too much there. For a traditional billiard, the shank is just a little bit too long. I think a slightly further forward cant would improve it as well. The smooth bit of briar on the end of the shank draws unnecessary attention to itself. Also, my first impression is that the stummel is not as shiny as it could be. It's a nice pipe, though. Keep it up!

[maxmil]

Magnificent work.
Best regards.
Félix

[BrianMadsen]

I think its a great pipe. Love the texture of the blast and the contrast with the cumberland stem. In my opinion I think it could use a little more cant to the bowl. It also looks a little tall for a traditional billiard, which you arent claiming it is so that is opinion as well. The back of the bowl (stem side) looks to have a little web that connects to the shank but its hard to tell. I also would like a darker stain on the smooth rim, but Everyone has their own preferences. Nice pipe charl!

Ditto on all of that

[JMG]

I love this finish Charl.

[Charl]

Thanks for the feedback, gents. Appreciate it!

Keep it up!

But of course! I've been doing it for 7 years and most certainly will only stop when I'm 6 feet under.

[pipedreamer]

Elegant!