A Christmas Present to Myself

[OzPiper]

I couldn't resist a Christmas present to myself when I spied this
A L'Anatra canted egg/tulip reminiscent of Anne Julie's Stanwell Shape 38b.
One of my very favourite shapes.

Order was placed on 8th December and arrived today
Excellent service from site sponsor Al Pascia

 

[LotusEater]

It’s gorgeous!
Love that shape.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Excellent pipe! And I like how you got around your “I’ve given up buying pipes” rule. This one was a gift!

 

[Chasing Embers]

I couldn't resist a Christmas present to myself when I spied this
A L'Anatra canted egg/tulip reminiscent of Anne Julie's Stanwell Shape 38b.
One of my very favourite shapes.

Order was placed on 8th December and arrived today
Excellent service from site sponsor Al PasciaView attachment 187531View attachment 187532View attachment 187533

Do you have a Nording Fox yet?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I’ve given up buying pipes

I've noticed several people recently settling into a type. Myself, if its not a J. Everett, it's an estate meerschaum with lattice carving and an auburn stem.

 

[OzPiper]

Do you have a Nording Fox yet?

I'll have to look that one up

 

[Ahi Ka]

I've noticed several people recently settling into a type. Myself, if its not a J. Everett, it's an estate meerschaum with lattice carving and an auburn stem.

I hear ya bro. I’m in the process of setting up a pipe workshop. I wouldn’t be surprised if in a few years all I smoke is homegrown in homemades. I’m beginning to find more joy in the familiar than variety. Now if only I could find someone stupid enough to buy orliks

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'll have to look that one up

 

[OzPiper]

I hear ya bro. I’m in the process of setting up a pipe workshop. I wouldn’t be surprised if in a few years all I smoke is homegrown in homemades. I’m beginning to find more joy in the familiar than variety. Now if only I could find someone stupid enough to buy orliks

At least you have the option of homegrown in NZ
If only the Oz FunPolice were that benign.

As for your Orliks, take a leaf out of @Briar Lee 's book and take EVERY opportunity to talk them up.

Never heard of Pipes by Lee before. They now have their own "Show Us Your ..........." Thread
Their resale value must have gone up from $25 to $26.50 since he started lauding them.

BTW, I like Orliks.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Beautiful pipe. Merry Christmas.

 

[kcghost]

That's a terrific pipe!!

 

[OverMountain]

Have a very merry Christmas and enjoy that new and beautiful piece
Of artisan craftsmanship!

 

[Coreios]

Beautiful pipe!

 

[OzPiper]

It’s gorgeous!
Love that shape.

Excellent pipe! And I like how you got around your “I’ve given up buying pipes” rule. This one was a gift!

Beautiful pipe. Merry Christmas.

That's a terrific pipe!!

Have a very merry Christmas and enjoy that new and beautiful piece
Of artisan craftsmanship!

Beautiful pipe!

Thank you

Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year
Happy Puffing