Briar Bird Lovat

[bentmike]

Today I received a package containing my new Briar Bird Lovat.

I met Jason at the NASPC show in Columbus this year and I did purchase a bent pipe from him there at the show. After I got home and had thought about it for a while I decided I didn't really like the pipe I had bought and contacted Jason to ask him if we could work out a deal on a different pipe.

Lately I've been into the Lovat shape so we worked out a idea on the classic shape and this is the result. A mild sandblast and a warm stain with lots of reds and orange that looks great with the light colored saddle bit.

What I like about Lovats most is the straight round shank. I like to hold the pipe like a cigar while I smoke and this briar bird feels great. The long draft hole through the briar allows the smoke to cool while also providing a wide open draw.

This is the first time I've commissioned a pipe and it was a great experience I hope I can have the good fortune to repeat. I have not smoked the new pipe yet but I will be sure to post about it when I do.
Thanks Jason Great Job!

 

[weezell]

Smoking one of his pipes as I type this.As someone who has 4 of his pipes,I can't possibly say enough good about his work... :clap:

 

[hawk60ce]

very nice. i need to try a lovat shape one day.

 

[cigrmaster]

Great looking pipe. I love the classic look. Congrats on your latest acquisition.

 

[photoman13]

Wow very nice. I want to get one his pipes. He does great work.

 

[gwtwdbss]

That's really nice congrats!

 

[ejames]

Very nice!

 

[batdemon]

That looks wonderful!

 

[rigmedic1]

Wow, that is nice.

 

[slowwideturns]

Thats a great looking pipe, im sure everyone here would like to hear how it smokes enjoy

 

[bentmike]

I just got around to smoking the first half-bowl in the new briarbird. It smokes great! The draw is very open and I got a 35 minute smoke out of that half bowl of C & D Autumn Evening. I'd safely say Jason has got the engineering down pat in his pipes. Once fully broken in this pipe will easily be a 1+ hour smoker.

 

[bdstansel]

Awesome pipe! Congrats. I just finished smoking my only BB, thus far. I am in the queue for a Magpie and have a deposit down on another one. I'm really happy with the one I have now, looking forward to the others.

 

[numbersix]

Congrats Mike - that's a beauty. Great job Briar Bird, expert work with the sandblast too - impressive looking pipe!

 

[bentmike]

Thanks guys! I'm happy to be supporting a local pipe carver. It's been something I've wanted to do for a while. I I also have to say that it is pretty cool experience to light up a pipe that was made just for me. I recommend it.

 

[photoman13]

Bentmike, how many briar birds do you have now? I really love his work. It is a shame he doesn't post more. I would also give any SEO help to him for free, as I have for Storient, if he wanted. I would love to give any support I can to small artisans.

 

[bentmike]

Just 1 BB photoman.

 

[photoman13]

You have some lonestars?

 

[weezell]

I have 4 of BriarBirds pipes and love them all....(still waiting on #5)

 

[bentmike]

Nice, weezell has a flock. I don't have a lonestar but I maybe someday.

 

[photoman13]

Hmm I am crazy. Either way that is a beautiful pipe.