This is by no means an attempt to bash artisan makers or their work, but I am very curious to know why so many artisans make pipes that are shaped so oddly compared to what I consider to be normal pipe shapes? I often see them labeled things like blowfish or fan, or even very odd volcanoes. Is it merely their own artistic flare? Please enlighten.
(I am aware this doesn't include all artisans, and I respect their work greatly. I am also aware of commissions, of which I'm not referring to.)
(I am aware this doesn't include all artisans, and I respect their work greatly. I am also aware of commissions, of which I'm not referring to.)