I am looking at buying my first Meerschaum. I was looking mainly at Baki ones who is regarded perhaps as the top living carver, but I noticed some pipes by Medet Kara which looks outstanding. Any info on them? I know sometime Carvers good in aesthetic might be problematic in the mechanics of the pipe. It look like Medet Kara is using modern tenon connection which should be good but I am still wondering if they are good smoking pipe. In addition I noticed his pipes are colored with yellow beeswax, I don't dislike it but I am wondering if there is any problem with it. Any info appreciated.