Eltang Mini Arne Jacobsen with Horn

[solideogloria86]

I've been bitten by the Eltang bug. I have two of his Pokers and love everything about them. Lately I've been seriously considering trying to get a mini aj with horn.

Anyone out there have one and wouldn't mind disclosing pros and cons?

Mostly curious about how the military mount performs and if it requires an extra delicate touch to keep from cracking the shank.

 

[gamzultovah]

I had a full size AJ and the only thing you have to be careful of is the horn appliqué. It is as thin as a fingernail and may be chipped if handled brusquely.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Make sure you have no carpet beetles.

 

[solideogloria86]

Make sure you have no carpet beetles.

They eat horn?

 

[Chasing Embers]

They eat horn?

Oh yeah. Little monsters destroyed an antique powder horn I had.

 

[saltedplug]

But how would one discover if he had carpet beetles other than exposing the valued object?

 

[sandollars]

I have an AJ mini with horn just like the one you are considering and it's a great pipe.

Pros

Lightweight but holds a goodly amount
Feels good to clench
Immediate feedback if your are chooching your pipe because the walls are thin.
Nice open draw for its size
Feels good in the hand
Easy to travel with

Cons

Damn that bee-otch was expensive for what it actually is.
Despite the price, they are nearly impossible to find..

It's a really nice pipe.

 

[solideogloria86]

I have an AJ mini with horn just like the one you are considering and it's a great pipe.

Pros

Lightweight but holds a goodly amount
Feels good to clench
Immediate feedback if your are chooching your pipe because the walls are thin.
Nice open draw for its size
Feels good in the hand
Easy to travel with

Cons

Damn that bee-otch was expensive for what it actually is.
Despite the price, they are nearly impossible to find..

It's a really nice pipe.

Thanks for the feedback! I've been keeping my eye on the Danish Pipe Shop. Hopefully they'll come back around sooner or later. Being hard to find may actually work it my favor, and I'll get hooked on something more reasonably priced.