Northern Briars Oriental

stanlaurel

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 31, 2015

701

9

• Mar 27, 2015

• #1

I have purchased my first artisan pipe. It is a Northern Briars Oriental.

I really like panel pipes and like exotic things too. I am very pleased. I really liked it when I ordered it but now that I have it in hand it is amazing. I have smoked 2 bowls of Samovar. I mean no disrespect to the other pipes in my small collection, but these were the greatest smokes so far in my very brief pipe smoking career.

The color seems to have darkened after the first smoke. It this my imagination? Or is this a phenomenon that other have seen?

 

newbroom

Lifer

Jul 11, 2014

6,133

6,837

Florida

• Mar 27, 2015

• #2

That there is a nice looking, thick walled smoker. I don't think I've ever seen one like that.

Glad it smokes so good for you! I can see why you were attracted. That is a manly looking bent that will impress anyone who sees it. It looks like it would be comfortable too.

 

drennan

Can't Leave

Mar 30, 2014

344

3

Normandy

• Mar 27, 2015

• #3

It's a lovely looking pipe. I've got a couple of Northern briars and they're good smoking pipes

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Mar 27, 2015

• #4

Very nice and unusual at the same time. Looks like a great shape for flakes. Enjoy with happy smoke rings.

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

34,000

75,779

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Mar 27, 2015

• #5

I've seen pictures of this type by him. I love both of my Northern Briars. Great pipes, stocky in the hand, and great smokers. I know you'll enjoy this. Congrats!! It sort of reminds me of one of the pipes in the pub at the beginning of one of the Hobbit movies. I think it was a dwarf's pipe, maybe.

 

conlejm

Lifer

Mar 22, 2014

1,433

8

• Mar 27, 2015

• #6

My Northern Briars are my favorite pipes. I do not have an Oriental style, but you have got me pining for one!

 

homewaters

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 16, 2014

111

2

• Mar 27, 2015

• #7

Very nice! I own 4 Northern Briar pipes myself and they are all great smokers.

 

crazypipe

Lifer

Sep 23, 2012

3,484

0

• Mar 27, 2015

• #8

Wonderful looking pipe ::

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

15,147

7,638

Chicago, IL

• Mar 27, 2015

• #9

The square shank and square tapered stem is a really cool idea. :clap:

 

matches

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 22, 2015

103

0

Dunedin, NZ

• Mar 28, 2015

• #10

Lovely looking pipe. And the fact that you're then smoking Samovar in it - perfect!

 

docwatson

Lifer

Jul 2, 2009

1,149

9

New England

• Mar 29, 2015

• #11

Very nice pipe you have acquired. Ian Walker makes fine smoking pipes for a very decent price. He's a gem of a man as well. Enjoy it in good health.

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

936

2

• Mar 29, 2015

• #12

Ian Walker makes great pipes. Congrats on yours and enjoy.

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

936

2

• Mar 29, 2015

• #13

double post.

 

settersbrace

Lifer

Mar 20, 2014

1,565

5

• Mar 31, 2015

• #14

At first glance my impression was kind of, meh, another panel. After closer examination it really started to pop! It's very unique and those thick walls are just beautiful. You've done well with that purchase and to hear your impression of the inaugural smoke makes it an heirloom keeper. Congrats on a sweet and very original pipe.

 

jackswilling

Lifer

Feb 15, 2015

1,777

24

• Mar 31, 2015

• #15

Unique, beautiful design and wood. You should be proud. Thanks for sharing.