Blowfish Shape

[peckinpahhombre]

Who likes it? Who hates it? Why?
I have not ever been a big fan, but saw one recently that i thought was really interesting, so I commissioned a piece. I suspect many hate the shape (Harris, are you out there?), but would be interested in your thoughts.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I hear you. There is no doubt I am stepping outside my comfort zone on this one.

 

[bigboi]

I find them to be a bit bulky for my liking.

 

[cigrmaster]

peck, never been a fan of that shape. I can appreciate the way some carvers can get a gorgeous cross cut and birdseye on both sides. I have seen some real pretty ones. I think that people like them because the way the grain comes out on them. They look like they have decent sized walls so they should be a good smoker. Who did you commission and what size are you going for?

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Grant Batson - have asked him to do a tormented blowfish for me. :rofl:
I thought they looked cool so I told him to go to town on one for me

 

[wcannoy]

The original blowfish created by Lars Ivarsson was a beautiful, graceful and delicate display of flowing grain married to form. I don't think this is *the* original, but it looked much like the one here:
http://briar.ru/blogs/2166/pipes/2511/
As I recall, the original blowfish had a shank that was skewed a little to one side, to evoke the sense of the blowfish tail as it prepares to attack its dinner!

 

[shaintiques]

I love them and have been thinking about trying to make one. But I need some bigger pieces of briar.

 

[cigrmaster]

Peck, sounds cool, can't wait to see it.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Ah, cigrmaster, I am quite sure you will hate it.

 

[cigrmaster]

peck, after the picture you showed me I don't hate it , just not my cup of tea. We talked about why, but as long as you love it that is all that matters.

 

[bigboi]

That Lars Iverson Longshank Blowfish is probably the best looking blowfish shape I have ever seen. Still not my flavor for style but that one is a looker.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

heh heh, I know. Well, it will be a conversation piece if nothing else. I can't always color inside the lines.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Ok, this one is sure to be controversial, but fire away, I can take it. Introducing, my new Tormented Velvet Blowfish, by Grant Batson:

 

[flmason]

I am not fond of the shape but I know lots of quality workmanship was involved in its creation. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

 

[instymp]

a piece of art

 

[mthanded]

I don't know, I really like it. The same way you gotta love an English bulldog, you just have to appreciate the ugliness. Nice pipe and hope it smokes well for ya!

 

[jah76]

Peck I'm happy for you man.
You'd make quite the character holding that piece of briar. Maybe in a dark parlor, with an expensive but older suit and a top hat.
"My my my said the spider to the fly."
I like it. Its got an entropic flair thing going on. Grains gorgeous.

 

[uberam3rica]

Thats an awesome pipe! I love it!

 

[cajunguy]

Typically, I don't enjoy the shape. But that, my friend, is a beautiful pipe. Congratulations and enjoy!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I showed my wife. She has suggested that, instead of Tormented Blowfish, maybe it should be called Infected Ballsack. :rofl:
Seriously, that's what she said.