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  1. Said.ALTINAY

    Cracked Meerschaum Bowl: Can I Smoke it?

    Actually we make block meerschaum calabash bowls but making a custom bowl for a non-standard calabash body from a distance can be disappointing. No matter how precise the measurements you give, finishing the bowl without fitting it to the body can cause the bowl to crack or become loose.
  2. Said.ALTINAY

    Cracked Meerschaum Bowl: Can I Smoke it?

    Hello Unfortunately this bowl is not block meerschaum. A little much heat or liquid (even beeswax) will cause the press meerschaum to crack.
  3. Said.ALTINAY

    Cracked Meerschaum Bowl: Can I Smoke it?

    Hello Guys, Sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately this is not a problem that can be fixed. But I don't think this crack will go any further, unless it's sandstone. It can be used as far as it goes without contaminating with any foreign material.
  4. Said.ALTINAY

    Block Meerschaum

    Hi Bassman, Even though they are not always listed on our site, we always have 9mm pipes in our drawers. If you are interested please contact to me.
  5. Said.ALTINAY

    Block Meerschaum

    I just saw this topic.😅 After your e-mail (by the way, thank you again for informing me about the issue), I wrote to the man and the next day I saw that he had unlisted the product.
  6. Said.ALTINAY

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Hi @litup , Translucent meerschaum is a rare type of meerschaum with unique marble-like or dotted patterns which become more evident as the pipe is smoked. Its unique composition and formation create a translucency that makes each piece visually distinctive. We classify translucent blocks as...
  7. Said.ALTINAY

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Hi @brian64 Actually, I realized that I didn't have good shots from show.
  8. Said.ALTINAY

    Chicago 2024: Who's going?

    Hello Guys We are excited to announce that we will be returning to the Chicago Pipe Show this year after a few years' hiatus. We will be showcasing a collection of nearly 200 meerschaum pipes to suit all tastes. If you are attending the show, please stop by our table and say hello. We would be...
  9. Said.ALTINAY

    Converting Push Tenon to Spigot?

    Hello @fishmansf We do that but that is quite expensive due to shipping costs.
  10. Said.ALTINAY

    Brands Featuring Cumberland Stems?

    Hello Guys Happy MMM to everyone! I am happy to state that we offer premium NYH Ebonite Cumberland Stems as an option in our pipes.
  11. Said.ALTINAY

    Meerschaum Stem Replacement

    Dear Sir, I found our correspondence on the subject on November 16, 2021 (exactly 2 years ago). Frankly, I had a hard time remembering the topic. Since it's been a long time, I thought you didn't remember the issue exactly, so I wanted to make a correction. When you reported the fault to me, I...
  12. Said.ALTINAY

    Altinay Pencil Shank Meer

    Thanks. You can be sure that it is much stronger than you think and looks.🙂
  13. Said.ALTINAY

    Altinay Pencil Shank Meer

    Thanks Brian. I'm glad it turned out to be something you like. Also thanks for the compliments. Enjoy it!
  14. Said.ALTINAY

    ***What Are You Smoking, April 2023?***

    Dunhill Nightcap in my translucent Altinay
  15. Said.ALTINAY

    Greetings from Missouri

    hello @yanoJL I'm glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Thanks for recommending. Enjoy your meer!
  16. Said.ALTINAY

    Does this look like a legit block meer?

    It is a block meerschaum. @metalheadycigarguy 's reasoning is absolutely correct.
  17. Said.ALTINAY

    March Meerschaum Madness - Let the Madness Begin!

    I am glad you like it @starrynight. Enjoy!
  18. Said.ALTINAY

    March Meerschaum Madness - Let the Madness Begin!

    Thanks @Navy Chief . Enjoy it!