This is the only Volkan I have, but if the rest of their lineup is as good, they make a fine pipe. I use it for aromatics solely (mostly the Wilke Cherry Cavendish, as it's not a sodden mess, and has a pleasantly light cherry flavor). The seller on eBay seems to have mostly stopped doing this...
I also have one of the Al Pascia Curvy nosewarmer pipes (reverse calabash) that I bought unsmoked from an eBay sale. It's a fine little pipe, but not as small and practical as the Paulson Devil Anses.
I liked his version of the Costner Devil Anse model so much, I ordered a second one, in a different finish and stem color. I also use them for flakes (and coins, occasionally). They weigh so little, and are ideal little clenching pipes.
Yep, trying to keep the Old Ones out of this dimension is a thankless, never-ending job! When the Call of Cthulhu hits caller ID on your cell phone, best to decline to answer, that's for sure.
That learning curve is why I really don't care for people new to the hobby being advised to take up aromatics. Aromatic blends require more knowledge to deal with in preparation, and a more developed cadence and pacing. New folks get these bite-inducing aromatics, think they smell wonderful in...
Back to the C & D Sansepolcro in an Ali bent billiard meer. A beautiful late spring evening, fading away to a cool, pale evening, after an afternoon of rain. Good evening all, and smoke 'em in good health!