Artisan Pipe

[maxpeters]

Has anyone else on this forum ever purshased one of Marty Sim's pipes. He is a Canadian pipemaker, and calls his pipes Wombaroo.

It sounds more Australian than Canadian, but the pipe that I bought from him in Dec. '09 is a very nice pipe. And his shapes are pretty creative.

It is a largish pipe, about a Dunhill size 6, but fits the hand very well.

It is a dry smoking pipe, and there's nothing to get in the way of a nice relaxing smoke.

You owe it to yourselves to look at his site, as he is most reasonable in his prices, and the quality leaves nothing to be desired.

Here is the one I purchased, but he also has more clasic shapes available.

 

[chuckw]

N ice looking pipe.

Do you have a link to his site?

 

[outbackblackjack]

Wombaro pipes by Marty Simm's

 

[python]

That's a nice looking pipe Max!

 

[python]

I just looked at his site a little. He has some really nice and interesting looking pipes. The prices are pretty reasonable as well.
I will keep him in mind when I am looking to buy my next pipe.

 

[cortezattic]

Very distinctive pipes. You might say a "signature style." Nice stuff, good prices.

 

[maxpeters]

Thanks all. I was looking to pick up a pipe from a custom maker, and contacted a few.

I ended up buying one from Mark Tinsky, and one from Marty Simm.

I was originally planning to get one from Boswell, in Penn. because I have read nothing but good things about them, but after talking with them by phone, I was left feeling a little ticked off. I have never delt with them before, but I was left feeling like they could care less if you bought one of their pipes or not.

According to the person I spoke with, "We have enough private orders. We aren't going to take anymore. Look at what we have available. That's it."

I'm sure they make good pipes, but they seem overwhelmed by orders or something.

The Wombaroo pipe from Marty is everything I was looking for. Thought I would share this discovery with you guys.

 

[cortezattic]

Thanks for the heads-up max. You know, from everything I've read it seems that pipemakers work for the love of their craft -- the buzz being "don't plan on getting rich making pipes." Well, I'm sure there are many good pipemakers out there who appreciate their customers a little more than Boswell seems to. If demand for Boswell's is up, that should properly be reflected in their price, not their attitude.

 

[dunendain]

Very nice max. You are a lucky man to have such a great pipe to enjoy for many years.