Clark Layton Commission

[allan]

After the mention of the high grade of workmanship of Clark Layton experienced by several members of the forum, and then viewing his work on line, I just had to commission one from him. I am a bent fan, as you can see.
Here are the pictures he has sent me so far: This is the first drawing, but I felt the pipe stem was too thick for me.

Clark just informed me that the pipe can be done with a light stain, which is not always the case.
Clark is very easy to work with and seems like one hell of a guy.
Very excited to see the final item.

 

[wyfbane]

Congratulations! You will love that pipe.

 

[allan]

Darn, images not right again...

 

[allan]

I think I got it now.

 

[allan]

Congratulations! You will love that pipe.

Wyfbane
Do you own one of his creations?

 

[crimsonrat]

Nice. You should like it. I have a couple and they're just good, honest smokers. Clark likes honest feedback, as well, and I'd say that is one of the major reasons I like him and support the guy.

 

[allan]

Thanks, Crimson
Clark does seem to be a straight out guy and I'm looking forward to meeting him in Chicago at the show

 

[wyfbane]

I DO own one. I was very blessed to get one at the Seattle Pipe Club annual dinner. Exquisite design and the thing puffs like a dream.
=)

 

[allan]

He just sent pics of the light stain. I'll wait to post until after its finished.
I'm getting excited

 

[allan]

My Clark Layton pipe is finished and delivered and what can I say? The pipe is nothing short of magnificent! The finish, the fit, I almost didn't want to smoke it. It was so beautiful that I even showed it to my wife. She loved it too, even though she is not happy that I smoke at all.
His packaging is totally professional with a certificate and pipe cleaners, matches etc.
Gentlemen, my feeling is we have found a new Rad Davis.

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Weight: 2.1 ounces or 60 Grams

Length: 6"

Width: 1 11/16"

Height of bowl: 2 1/16"

Stem: Black Ebonite Taper

Tenon: one piece integral stem/tenon Ebonite

Greek Briar

Soft Leather Bag

Certificate

"Open Airway"

Will pass a large "fluffy" pipe cleaner from bit to bowl without taking pipe apart.

 

[captpat]

Beautiful. I just commissioned a pipe with Clark

 

[allan]

Captpat
I just know that you will be happy with your commission. What type?

 

[ivapewithfire]

That is a beautiful pipe!

 

[tbradsim1]

Allen, beautiful work, looks like it's made for some bodies hand, glad it's yours.

 

[allan]

Thank you gents.
Brad, the feel of the bowl is quite different than my other pipes. It's just, well, right.
Just so comfortable.

 

[lonestar]

Nice pipe Allen !

 

[zitotczito]

I'm working with Clark right now, a mix pipe with copper trim. I can't wait.

 

[allan]

Good luck, Zito
What shape are you requesting?

 

[sablebrush52]

That is a gorgeous looking pipe! I hope that it smokes as sweet as it looks.

 

[zitotczito]

Allan, a squat Calbash/Rhodesian mix/hybrid so to speak.