My love for the large English bent bulldog continues to this day. The Dunhill 5108 are near impossible to get right now in a smooth finish. This is making me look for a quality English made bent bulldog in group 5 from another maker. I came across Upshall and Northern briars about 6 years ago but never had either in the hand. I have heard Upshall has slipped over the decade and can't get exactly what I want, so the that leaves Northern Briars. Anyone with any experience with Ian's pipes? Anyone bespoke one? How would it compare to Dunhill and Ferndown as I am quite familiar with those.
