My new pipe arrived today. It's a hand crafted Woodstock made by a local artisan at Blakemar Pipes. The current owner, Mike, is the third generation to make pipes using traditional techniques. One of their most famous customers a was Douglas Bader - WWII Spitfire ace who flew multiple missions despite loosing both legs in a crash.
The pipe has a lovely balanced feel to it and the first bowl smoked like a charm. O happen to dislike bare briar bowls but these pipes are pre-charred on a red hot metal insert.
I hope to visit the workshop and show room on my birthday in May.
