After around 20 bowls on this beauty I think I'm ready to share my impressions about this pipe.
Hope you find them useful.
Fit and Finish
The classic straight billiard shape is very well executed and balanced. It is a large group 4 or a small 5.
The pipe is extremely light for its size.
The sandblasting is very detailed and homogeneous and works perfectly in conjunction with the flawless jet-black finish.
The boring is straight and centered and meets the heel precisely, while the chamber is perfectly round.
The stem is beautifully cut, symmetrical and comfortable with a large well executed button.
The inlay work on the acrylic stem is beautiful and completely flush.
The mortise tenon connection is perfect, but the stem face doesn't sit 100% flush with the shank.
Draw
Very open and effortless.
Works very well both with flake an loose cut tobaccos.
Smoking
The pipe stays lit without issues, but tends to burn a bit on the hot side.
It is my first experience with morta and I'm under the impression that the flavor and nuances of the tobaccos I smoked are delivered in a brighter fashion than with briar.
Zero gurgling and a very dry smoke, although the delivery is rather warm.
Overall Impression
It is a great looking pipe and a top notch smoker, despite the fact that I prefer a cooler smoke delivery.
It is a very tactile pipe and the in-hand feel is extremely nice. The bit is very comfortable and the pipe is very light for its size.
An elegant, classic, beatufully executed pipe done in a modern blasted finish with a very nice smoking temperament.
Highly recommended.
Cheers,
J
Hope you find them useful.
Fit and Finish
The classic straight billiard shape is very well executed and balanced. It is a large group 4 or a small 5.
The pipe is extremely light for its size.
The sandblasting is very detailed and homogeneous and works perfectly in conjunction with the flawless jet-black finish.
The boring is straight and centered and meets the heel precisely, while the chamber is perfectly round.
The stem is beautifully cut, symmetrical and comfortable with a large well executed button.
The inlay work on the acrylic stem is beautiful and completely flush.
The mortise tenon connection is perfect, but the stem face doesn't sit 100% flush with the shank.
Draw
Very open and effortless.
Works very well both with flake an loose cut tobaccos.
Smoking
The pipe stays lit without issues, but tends to burn a bit on the hot side.
It is my first experience with morta and I'm under the impression that the flavor and nuances of the tobaccos I smoked are delivered in a brighter fashion than with briar.
Zero gurgling and a very dry smoke, although the delivery is rather warm.
Overall Impression
It is a great looking pipe and a top notch smoker, despite the fact that I prefer a cooler smoke delivery.
It is a very tactile pipe and the in-hand feel is extremely nice. The bit is very comfortable and the pipe is very light for its size.
An elegant, classic, beatufully executed pipe done in a modern blasted finish with a very nice smoking temperament.
Highly recommended.
Cheers,
J