Bespoke Askwith

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

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• Oct 30, 2015

• #1

Well I got some pictures from Chris Askwith today on the progress on my pipe. I am quite excited and hope it only has a few more days left before it is complete.

 

pruss

Lifer

Feb 6, 2013

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Mytown

• Oct 30, 2015

• #2

Looking good!
I love Chris' bulldogs. He just nails that shape.
-- Pat

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

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Moody, AL

• Oct 30, 2015

• #3

Personally I'm not a fan of Bulldogs and don't think too highly of those who like the shape
Nice pipe though

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

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Moody, AL

• Oct 30, 2015

• #4

It's been brought to my attention that I LOVE Bulldogs. Please then disregard my previous post

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

936

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• Oct 30, 2015

• #5

Thats ok . I think you were just lashing out in anger because you are jealous. its ok. You too can have one some day. Hey nate if you are ever local hit me up and we can have a smoke.

 

ssjones

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• Oct 30, 2015

• #6

That is a beauty. The blue stem is a nice twist. Will he go with a light stain?

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

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• Oct 30, 2015

• #7

I chose a dark stain. It will be a blast pipe and I dont like light stains on blast pipes.

 

bcharles123

Starting to Get Obsessed

Mar 18, 2014

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• Oct 30, 2015

• #8

I have two of his pipes. They really speak to precision engineering. I also love the fancy stems in contrast to the traditional shapes. I will be getting more!
Would you consider the bulldog unfinished? Develop a patina?

 

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

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• Oct 31, 2015

• #9

I have a few of Chris's pipes and think he is a fantastic craftsman. In fact, my very first commission was an Askwith Ying and Yang set. Can't wait to see how your bulldog turns out.

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #10

Well it was finished today with a matching tamper.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #11

Love them 'dogs, and that's a classic. Great finish.

 

matches

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 22, 2015

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Dunedin, NZ

• Nov 4, 2015

• #12

Wow. You must be pleased with the result.

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #13

I am cant wait to get in in my hands.

 

ssjones

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #14

Wow, that is terrific. I really love that colored stem. Chris' buttons are the business!

 

drezz01

Can't Leave

Dec 1, 2014

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #15

That is sharp! The diamond shank blends perfectly into the bowl. Fantastic looking piece - I'm sure you're going to love it!
I was intrigued when I saw the process pictures with the un-bent stem. It's a stunning shape but I suppose it would be difficult to smoke.

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

936

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #16

It is a nice subtle curve. Man he knows what he is doing with bent bulldogs and the matching tamper makes a nice set.

 

B

bigpond

Lifer

Oct 14, 2014

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #17

Hmm, I really like the blues in the stem. Did he add a blue coat to the stain as well or is that just an artifact from the photo format?

 

clickklick

Lifer

May 5, 2014

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #18

His lines are impeccable!

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

936

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #19

It's a black stain.

 

nutcracker

Might Stick Around

Oct 28, 2015

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• Nov 4, 2015

• #20

I really like the rounding of the bead with that soft blast. The lines, of the bead, were really crisp showing the exacting nature of the craftsman. The curve from the front of the bowl to the stem flow really gracefully and I wouldn't be surprised if it follows a Fibonacci curve.
Does anyone know if he studied classical architecture or whole number ratios?